Rich culture and beauty in Bali

A short trip to Bali with Mel and Jon,

who came all the way from Spain to visit!

The last time I had come to this unique Indonesian island,

I'd spent drunken sun-kissed days on the beach,

but never had I known the rural beauty

& intriguing culture of this one-of-its-kind island.

A view of the volcanic lake from the air..

Intricate carvings on their hindu temples

Temple in the heart of Denpasar

Temple rules had us dorning sarongs around our waist

as a form of respect for the gods.

Driving thru downtown Denpasar,

we found this colourful night market

that was full of vibrant energy and bright fruits...

Tropical Jackfruit

Dinner time at my fav restaurant..

this Nasi Campur was excellent,

dotted with a variety of veges, beef, and satay (meat stick).

Nightview of a Balinese resort 

En route to Ubud, 

we stopped by to admire these stunning architecture..

statues of Buddha and Hindu gods

Amidst the Monkey Jungle in Ubud,

we found this ancient temple..

Mystical Monkey Forest

A restaurant perched rite nxt to fields n fields of rice paddy

A peaceful and tranquil sight,

made for a rewarding and relaxing meal..

Indonesian food´s one of my favourite in the world.

Spicy, sweet and a rainbow of sensations to your tastebud.

I loved the rural countryside feel..

Elephant safari in the heart of the green fields..

it took us hours to get there

bt was disappointly a tourist joint

Bali is dotted with vast volcanic beaches

huge waves and wide stretch of sand..

the best picture of the beautiful rice terraces

that line the roads all over Bali

Temple Tanah Lot

the famous temple in the sea...

Alberto getting blessed by the temple officials..

a splatter of rice on the forehead and a frangipani flower tucked at the ear.

We are blessed.

Revisiting the clifftop cafe overlooking Tanah Lot

Alluring Balinese art gallery

Chancing upon a cultural center,

we were in for a treat!

Bali has got all types of traditional dances..

these dancers perform the famous Legong Dance, 

in their amazing costumes, and enchanting movements.

Huge bronze statue of the Hindu god Lord Wisnu.

It actually composed of him riding on his Garuda bird,

with flames of holy wisdowm surrounding him.

Night perform - the Kecak dance

An insightful peek into their culture!

the Princess in the drama..

Good vs Bad..

their colorful and dramatic masks

- i bought one back home!

Best restaurant in Bali for Nasi Goreng

Bali has got so many different faces to it-

driving just minutes away from the tourist-flooded Kuta beach,

you get an insightful glimpse into the traditional Indonesian lifestyle

rows and rows of Rice Paddy terraces

and locals bending over, walking on their rice fields..