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  • Hui Ching LeeBali, Indonesia
    Day 3

    Legend of the White Peacock

    July 27, 2017 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Legend of the White Peacock

    On my way to Seminyak village shopping mall, I walked by lots of residences and little shops. The painting of the Peacock on the wall caught my eye. Then I stood before the wall and read the legend of the White Peacock.Read more

  • Hui Ching LeeBali, Indonesia
    Day 3

    Banana Spa Bali (Spa)

    July 27, 2017 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Banana Spa Bali (🍌Spa)

    The other day when I was walking around in Seminyak area, I walked by many spa shops. I have not had a chance to sort of search and read reviews about these shops, so I thought I might just pick one nearby, one that caught my eye and interested me.

    I walked by this Banana Spa and thought what an interesting name for spa shop! I decided I would go there for a massage that evening. Around 5:00pm I fell asleep due to the jet lag and missed my spa plan.

    I woke up at 2:00am and had not much else to do, so I looked up Banana Spa Bali and read reviews about it. Until then did I realize this Banana Spa was "for men" only!!

    I was glad I did not just pop in the shop! That would certainly shock all guys in there. I guess my spirit was so pure and simple that I never connected BANANA with men.

    前天在附近散步逛街時，心裡想著要趁機會好好享受 spa 按摩，只是先前都還沒時間搜尋店家跟讀讀評價。

    飯店附近按摩店家很多，我想如果有看對眼的就好。剛好我路過一家叫「香蕉spa」的，覺得這取名真特別，挺有趣的，離飯店又很近，當下決定晚上就到這家來按摩。

    可惜因為時差的關係，下午五點多我睡著了，醒來已是半夜兩點，按摩計畫泡湯。半夜無事可做，於是我上網搜尋這店家，看看費用評價如何... 結果... 這竟然是只服務男性的按摩店！

    還好我睡著了，沒有直接跑去店家，那真會嚇壞所有裡面的男客人。我真的壓根兒都沒有把 banana 想歪... 心靈太純淨果真是危機重重。    Read more

  • Hui Ching LeeBali, Indonesia
    Day 3

    Saput Poleng

    July 27, 2017 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Saput Poleng

    Saput Poleng is defined as a cloth patterned square grid of black and white. On this island this can be found in almost every corner in most places: wrapped around large tree trunks, draped over rocks or statues, worn by healers, temples... etc.

    The Hindu philosophy symbolizes the balance between good and evil. The black and white colors represent the good and bad spirits. Balinese culture believes the two elements need to be working as one in individual. Balance (harmony) is the point of Saput Poleng.

    峇里島上走到哪都會見到的傳統黑白格子布料。任何具有守護象徵的形體，他們便會使用這樣的布，如寺廟大門外的獅子，梯田邊的稻草人，還有具有神奇力量的治療師等等。

    黑白象徵善與惡，好與壞，貧困與富裕，快樂與悲傷。他們的宗教信仰與文化深信每一個人都要在這兩個元素下創造一個平衡點。每每見到這樣的黑白格，提醒著人民反思自己的善，自己的惡，藉此努力創造和諧。    Read more

  • Hui Ching LeeBali, Indonesia
    Day 4

    Luwak Coffee before cooking class

    July 28, 2017 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    Hope this luwak coffee will help to keep me awake during today's Balinese cooking class.

    一日印尼烹飪課集合地點處，讓我先喝杯貓屎咖啡吧，免得上課中睡著了⋯⋯

  • Hui Ching LeeBali, Indonesia
    Day 4

    Bali Cooking Class Part 1

    July 28, 2017 in Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Bali Cooking Class by Chef Dean Fisher - Part 1

    Chef Dean Fisher was born in South London and finished his culinary school In UK. Cooking has taken him all over the world, from Cornwall to Perth to Singapore, but Bali is where he's made his home. Chef said once you come to live in Bali, it's difficult to go back.

    We had total 10 students today. I am the only Asian. The others are from Melbourne, Perth Australia, Wellington New Zealand and Wales.

    The first part is to visit their biggest traditional market in Bali. Open 24/7. The busiest hours is 4:30-6:00am. Women shop early morning everyday and head back home to cook family breakfast.

    Balinese eat everything with crackers. At the market you can buy uncooked rice crackers and fry them at home.

    A woman was showing us a pig nose. See last two photos.

    The answer to a great dish is fresh ingredients and passions.

    一日峇厘島料理，上課的大廚是英國人，學生共有10位，只有我一位是來自非英語系國家。看來，會說一點英文還是挺好的。

    課程的第一部份是先去參觀他們最大的傳統市場。這個市場基本上是營業24小時，一部份時間在室內，一部份則在外面。

    參觀過程，有看到鹹蛋皮蛋，學員有發問，帶領的領隊和大廚都並不熟悉，我呢就跳出來說了一下... 還有誰比我清楚呢，畢竟小時在鹿港時家裡就是製造鹹鴨蛋皮蛋的。

    然後學員又不認識柿子和炸豆腐等等，我又幫忙解說了一下。他們說 You know everything! 不用來上課了。我回說，我真的不是來上課的，我其實是來吃的！    Read more

  • Hui Ching LeeBali, Indonesia
    Day 5

    Seminyak Kitchen

    July 29, 2017 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    Let me eat like an Asian today! Having hot noodle soup for breakfast. 今早想吃熱湯麵！

    This restaurant has juice bar/heathy corner, Asian section, Western section, fresh fruit station and even GLUTEN FREE bread. Great variety!

    選擇真多，可惜我的肚子小 （其實應該說食量不夠大，但是肚子還挺大的啦！）。    Read more

  • Hui Ching LeeBali, Indonesia
    Day 5

    Double Six Beach

    July 29, 2017 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    Relaxing Saturday in Bali

    Double Six Beach (part of Seminyak beach) is a beautiful sandy beach located on the west coast of Bali. Surfing lesson is available at the beach. I would love to try if I had learned to swim...

    I spent an hour strolling along the coast and enjoying the peace. After the walk I just lay back and relaxed on a sun lounger while listening to the sound of the waves lapping against the shore.

    突然覺得對很多事物都有興趣的我，為何這麼多年來卻不曾想過把游泳學好呢？真的納悶。看別人衝浪🏄，我也好想嘗試，只是只會憋氣游泳的我，只適合在四五十公尺內的泳池玩玩水，寬闊無邊際的大海，我只能踩踩水消暑。    Read more

  • Hui Ching LeeBali, Indonesia
    Day 5

    Zema Healing

    July 29, 2017 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    I just had a 90-minute foot massage at Zema Healing. I knew it cost 100,000 Rupiahs and I paid by credit card. I gave my therapist Noah 20,000 Rupiahs as tip. Then I left the shop.

    My bank app on the phone sent me a notification for this expense. It showed NT$ 239. I knew it was cheap... but not this cheap!!!

    I really feel embarrassed to pay only NT$ 239 for the 90-minute massage! I should have tipped him more.

    認真搜尋之後，決定到這家按摩店做按摩，Trip Adviser 上旅客給他們的評價算不錯。今天照舊只選擇了腳底按摩，時間90分鐘。

    我雖知費用是100,000盧比，但是沒換算成加幣或台幣時，不是很清楚價值。我用信用卡付費，再給按摩師20,000盧比的現金當小費，接著便離開了。

    走回飯店途中，手機裡銀行的App傳來刷卡消費的訊息，ㄧ看.... 我的媽呀！怎麼才台幣239元! 第一次覺得消費的這麼不好意思，人家辛苦按摩我的腳90分鐘，我就給239，我的羞愧幾乎讓我很想回頭再多給一點...。我真的太幸福了，要惜福呀。    Read more

  • Hui Ching LeeBali, Indonesia
    Day 6

    Annual Bali Kite Festival at Sanur

    July 30, 2017 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    Annual Bali Kite Festival at Sanur

    I don't quite remember when my last kiting was. I was so lucky to visit Bali at the right windy season for their ancient tradition event.

    This even is a religious festival. The intention is to send messages to Hindu Gods hoping for harvests.

    Traditional giant kites are flown by teams from villages. I was amazed to see so many people carrying a kite together as well as a kite that was so big that it needed to be transported by truck.

    Watching these kites flying in the sky and believing messages are delivered to Gods must bring Bali people peace, comforts and hopes.

    傳統的風箏祭是峇里島人民用風箏傳達訊息給神明的方式，主要是祈福能夠豐收。

    村落裡的年輕人會組成一個個的團體，團體人數從十幾人到八十幾人的都有，端看他們自己製作的風箏有多巨大，需要多少人來扛著跑。

    從沒想像過自己會親眼見識這樣的盛事，這樣大的風箏賽事，真的很幸運，尤其是知道這風箏祭背後傳統文化的意義之後，看著在高空中飛翔的風箏，似乎感受也跟著不同了。    Read more

  • Hui Ching LeeBali, Indonesia
    Day 6

    Tegenungan Waterfall in Ubud

    July 30, 2017 in Indonesia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    Tegenungan Waterfall in Ubud - an attraction for domestic or foreign tourists

    Tegenungan waterfall is popular for its green rocky surroundings and heavy water flow. To get to this waterfall, you have to go down 172 stairs!! Believe me, it's not easy, especially when you need to climb back up another 172 stairs!

    此瀑布深受當地人與旅客的喜愛，除了瀑布水量不小之外，也因為瀑布週遭是一大片的綠樹與岩石，讓人看起來就很舒服。

    但是為了近距離看瀑布，腿部就真的很辛苦！下去瀑布下方處，要走172個階梯，這裡的階梯或許適合身高170以上的人，因為一階的高度滿高的，而且還得再爬172個高階回上方停車場。（大太陽下更是辛苦，但拍照就美麗的多。）

    年紀大真的是有差。腿部肌肉需要再鍛鍊鍛鍊。    Read more

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