Indonesia – Mount Kelud Eruption

Tens of thousands of Indonesians have fled their homes after Mount Kelud erupted in east Java spewing ash and debris over a large area. Airports in Surabaya, Yogyakarta, and Solo shut down because of low visibility and fear that debris could damage aircraft engines.

In 1945 it cost $5 a night to stay at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, while the Plaza a few blocks away was a bargain at $6 Check out the minibar during your next stay – you might find a harmonica (Chicago’s Hotel of Blues), voodoo dolls and jazz CDs …