Nyepi. Bali New Year

Arrived into Pemuteran yesterday. Bali tradition of Ogoh Ogoh the night before Nyepi, Bali New Year. The villages prepare demons for months and parade them in the street before burning the demons and all the bad energy that goes with them. Today is Nyepi - silent day. The entire island of Bali is quite. Very very silent. Day of reflection and no one can make a noise, everyone stays at home. No traffic, even the airport is closed. Mark Tony and Sue learn to play Qwirkle unable to leave the compound. We live this till 6am tomorrow.Read more