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During the Chinese New Year, Renata and I were able to explore some of the island of Bali. Opposite you see rice paddies, probably the dominant island crop. |
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During the Chinese New Year, Renata and I were able to explore some of the island of Bali. Opposite you see rice paddies, probably the dominant island crop. |
| The Balinese are very religious. In fact the houses are laid out in such a way that one corner of the yard is dedicated to altars. There are also a variety of exotic looking temples, such as the one on the left. This complex is called Pura Dalem, or temple of the dead. |  |
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People offer food and incense as sacrifices to the gods. All over the island, even in shops and homes, little packets of food are left out. |
| The spring waters emerging from this temple are said to have curative powers. |  |
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Another view of the spring waters. |
| We had to wear a green scarf in order to enter the temple grounds. Fortunately there is no cost for the scarf. Unseen here, but lurking just outside the compound, are swarms of very pushy souvenir sellers. |  |
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This particular sign at the spring temple tickled our funny bones. Please do not climb on the holy buildings, and to stay away during your period.... |
| Here we are watching a Barong and Rangda dance, a depiction of the struggle of good versus evil. It is performed in sanscrit. |  |
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Renata and some new friends from the tour trying there hand at Balinese musical instrument. |
| Nathanael, can we take him home, please? I'll feed him every day. |  |
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Of course another one of our favorite pastimes on Bali was shopping. You have to brush up on your bargaining skills. But then again, compared to prices in Singapore, even a bad bargainer gets a great deal. |
