Ubud Town

Bali is very lush, tropical and humid; it is as you imagine when you think of an "island paradise". It is a large island with multiple beaches and sights that a tourist would be interested in seeing. The roads are narrow, and not designed for the volume of car and motorbike traffic that travels on it. Ubud is considered the cultural centre of the island, traffic is always slow through the town.

There seems to be a temple on every block. As it is the Galungan holiday, home and street have Penjor poles everywhere. You are very aware of the deep religious and spiritual life the Balinese people lead; you witness this daily and everywhere; it is not something that has passed into history.

There had been a death within the royal household February 2. Under construction was a high bamboo tower in preparation for the April 14th Ngaben or Pelebon (meaning turning into ashes), a cremation ceremony specifically held for a members of the royal household. All community members, 100 people at a time, will carry the the purpose built Bade which stands at over 25 meters high, Lembu (large bull), Naga Banda (symbolized Dragon) on their shoulders over a distance of 1 km. The funeral procession is to proceed from the Ubud Royal Palace to the cemetery at Dalem Puri Temple, Peliatan for cremation which will allow the spirit of the person to be released.Read more