People often ask what Bali is like and it is so hard to describe with words. For anyone that has been fortunate enough to have traveled to the "Island Of Gods" I am sure that you too have a hard time explaining just how beautiful it is even though it may seem to be run down. What we cannot describe in words, it will be described in pictures and video clips, hope you enjoy them!
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Whilst in Ubud Bali this August there was a large cremation service held in Ubud. At times I felt as if this was a public-private cultural ceremony but I found everyone to be quite nice and friendly!
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While visiting Monkey Forrest in Ubud Bali, I saw what I thought was the beginning of monkey revolution. Of course I started backing up I don't trust them! I've seen them mug people of their sandals (while dangling on their foot), snatch water bottles and play tug of war with purses, caps and anythingthey can grab.
However, upon a much closer look these two were just protecting a baby; maybe theirs I don't know but they flanked her take a look!
Lake Batur what a view!
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One of the best things about Bali are all the photo opportunities! Whether it's flowers, stone carvings, or daily life nothing captures the beauty of Bali but here is a try!
One of the best things about Bali is the light fragrant floral scents scattered about all over! My favorite scent has become frangipani aka plumeria. I love all products with this scent, I am completely and utterly addicted!
BaliBoutiqueOnLine will be looking into adding the best frangipani/plumeria beauty products!
I have to admit I've always wanted to visit Amsterdam but was put off by the legalization of drugs and what I imagined it would be like. Drug addicts begging for money, or falling victim to a strong armed robbery. All the worse case scenarios weighed on my mind but the natural beauty of Amsterdam and its rich history was plenty enough to still lure me in.
I cannot believe what fun there is to be had and still not break any laws! Amsterdam is quite diverse and exotic everyone I came across were all very friendly and helpful. The food was magnificent and whatever you want you can have. The deserts were magnificent and yes I tried as many as possible.
We only stayed for three days but I plan on returning for at least a week maybe even two.
House boats along the canals.
I loved seeing so many people riding bikes, dropping the kids off to school and carrying groceries!
The food of Bali is some of the most delicious food I have ever eaten. I never seem to tire of Nasi Goreng (fried rice). However, the MSG bloat is so horrible I often need a break from traditional Balinese food and sometimes just want a clean salad. The best spot we've discovered for this needed reprieve is called KAFE located in central Ubud. Here are some pictures of some of the best food ever!
One of the best Pesto dishes ever!
It is a very busy spot.
Cute area with cd's, soaps and recycled bags!
The best vegetarian samosas I've ever had!
There are so many great things to love about Bali. The people, culture, landscape and artistry of the Island of Bali is amazing. As much as I love Bali, the heat for me is a killer! I am use to the sunny, usually mild climate of Southern California, it hardly rains and we really don't get any hot weather, at least for a long stretch we don't.
One of the hottest times I spent in Bali was February/March 2014. Bali is known for 80 something degree weather but the "feel like" is much higher due to the humidity. Of course the best way to cool down is to stay hydrated but I am not a big fan of water. However, I do enjoy Bingtang!
Have you ever been to Bali and what did you think of the weather?
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali's kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the SW, in which dwell major deities, in Uluwatu's case; Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements. Bali's most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of Bali in Badung Regency. Dedicated to the spirits of the sea, the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is an architectural wonder in black coral rock, beautifully designed with spectacular views. This is a popular place to enjoy the sunset.
The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. Keep a very close grip on all your belongings and stow away your eyeglasses if at all possible. If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit.
When visiting temples dress as modestly as possible. When paying a visit to a Balinese temple, both men and women are expected to wear shirts that cover shoulders and part of the upper arms. Flip-flops are perfectly acceptable, so long as the overall look is modest.
The following leg coverings are mandatory for both men and women preparing to enter a Balinese temple:
Sarong (also known locally as kain kamben) around your legs
Temple scarf (known as a selendang) around your waist.
These items are usually rented out at most temple entrances, but you’re absolutely free to bring your own.
Photo of the temple at Uluwatu.
This monkey managed to steal a sandal from a tourist as he was sitting on the wall his sandal was dangling! Then came in this fella who snatched it up and took off with it. I don't think he recovered his sandal that day.
A popular day trip from south Bali, Pura Tanah Lot is the most visited and photographed temple in Bali, especially at sunset when crowds and traffic overwhelm the site. However, it has all the authenticity of a stage set – even the tower of rock that the temple sits upon is an artful reconstruction (the entire structure was crumbling) and over one-third of the rock is artificial.
For the Balinese, Pura Tanah Lot is one of the most important and venerated sea temples. Like Pura Luhur Ulu Watu, at the tip of the southern Bukit Peninsula, and Pura Rambut Siwi to the west, it is closely associated with the Majapahit priest Nirartha. It’s said that each of the sea temples was intended to be within sight of the next, so they formed a chain along Bali’s southwestern coast – from Pura Tanah Lot you can usually see the clifftop site of Pura Ulu Watu far to the south, and the long sweep of sea shore west to Perancak, near Negara.
I stood around for a long time drifting off into the sounds of the water!
