A special Christmas dinner with Balinese dancing.
We were at the table with the German Resort owner. He has lived here for 26 years and could answer the many questions we had regarding Balinese lifeLeggi altro
A special Christmas dinner with Balinese dancing.
We were at the table with the German Resort owner. He has lived here for 26 years and could answer the many questions we had regarding Balinese lifeLeggi altro
Tirta Gangga is a former royal palace in eastern Bali, Indonesia.
Tirta Gangga literally means water from the Ganges and it is a site of some reverence for the Hindu Balinese. Strictly, the nameLeggi altro
Good coffee with a view of Agung, 2 other peaks and Lake Batur. Very clever toilet signs 😂
I think we left Tulamben in time, as it looks like the volcano has just puffed up a little plume of ash 🤤
Statue's, massive trees and a huge bamboo forest
Although the volcano started causing grief and distress for Bali at the end of November, we still decided to make our way here after our 10 days on the Indo Aggressor.
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Penjor are tall tapered poles made from bamboo and placed outside Balinese Hindu homes during certain religious holidays.
Penjor are erected to symbolize the dominance of good (dharma) over evilLeggi altro
Our stop for the night.
We even had some 4-legged company, Lulu and Bella, Delilah and Emma's Balinese cousins 😁
Early mornings sees the Balinese out sweeping up all of the previous day’s offerings from around their businesses and homes.
Offerings may consist of coconut leaves, flowers (lots of frangipanis)Leggi altro