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In Bali you'll always find a majestic old tree beside every temple. This magnificent green sanctuary that had shaped itself into a perfect archway was spotted on my way to Ubud, just outside Batubulan (what a romantic name, Moonstone!) |
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On both sides of the road leading to Ubud you'll find the finest artisans in Asia, a rich legacy of the Majapahit Empire which produced stonemasons comparable to those that built Angkor Wat, Khajuraho, and Tiahuanaco |
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| A colossal statue, presumably of Rama, greets every visitor to Ubud |
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Painters, painters everywhere in Ubud; modern as well as traditional |
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| Mask-makers too! |
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| Member of the Balinese Royal Household at the Royal Temple in Ubud |
Right: Ceremonial cow presides over ritual cremation of Balinese royalty.
Left: Five minutes outside the bustling tourist hub that Ubud has become, soothing sounds of running water and ducks romping in lush paddy-fields.
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| Women in Bentuyong, near Ubud, so alike the Orang Asli among whom I live |
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| Hokkien chef in Ubud with two of his Balinese angel waitresses |
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| Daily offerings to the Unseen Beings are an integral part of Balinese culture |
In 2007 it was for only five days. But in 1981 I was there for all of five weeks, and each day was a Technicolor dream overflowing with adventure, romance, and delicious sensations. I'm gathering my thoughts and feelings so I can write in greater detail about the delicious invigoration and inspiration I felt. Meanwhile, I'll share some photos I took with my humble digital camera - a Sony Cybershot I bought in New York City in August 2004 and which has served me well for so many years.
[Originally posted 12 September 2007. Reposted 16 April 2014, 20 June 2020 & 20 February 2021]
what lovely photos. i miss bali so much. i can't wait to go back in february. thank you
ReplyDeletelovely photos indeed. your photos give me a better understanding about Ubud from what i've read on http://www.ubudbooking.com. i wish there are more photos from you.. ;)
ReplyDeleteYeah, Bali is one of the most romantic place I've visited. I especially love Ubud, although it doesn't have the beach-loving crowd, but its peaceful and quiet atmosphere, and not forgetting the delicious food makes it an unforgettable stay!
ReplyDeleteNever had the pleasure of being to Bali myself. I kinda like the picture of those ducks waddling along amongst the green fields. There is a quality about it which really calls out to me.
ReplyDeleteOr I'm dreaming a little dream of roasted ducks...
Hi Teoh! Nice to see you here. You like roast duck eh? My friend's uncle in Bidor is in that line. I was very amused when she told me (in Cantonese) that Uncle Ho's job was to
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Once, some of my old friends met and decided to plan a trip to Cancun. Luckily, the tour planner helped knowing about the interesting things to do in Cancun, so we started our journey with great enthusiasm.
ReplyDeleteاحصل علي افضل المميزات من خلال اكبر منتجعات تايلاند التي تعمل علي توفير افضل واقوي حجز فنادق كوالالمبور يمكنكم الاستمتعا بيه عند العمل علي برنامج سياحي في ماليزيا الخاصة بها وهي مميزة للجميع عملائها الكرام وباقل الاسعار الممكنة
ReplyDeleteنقدم اليوم اقوى و اهم العروض الرائعه مثل عروض فنادق تايلاند الرائعه و افضل المنتجعات السياحية المميزة مثل افضل منتجعات المالديف المميزة و التى لا مثيل لها بالاضافة لافضل اقامة فى افضل فنادق كوالالمبور التى توجد فى اجمل و افضل المناطق السياحية فى ماليزيا تماما
ReplyDeleteان توكيل باور المعتمد يعمل على توفير افضل التكييفات الحديثة بافضل الاسعار بالاضافة الى ذلك توفر صيانة باور المعتمدة الكثير من العروض المميزة على كل خدمات الصيانة التى توفرها
ReplyDeleteان توكيل كريازى يوجد به الكثير من الاجهزة الكهربائية الحديثة و المتنوعه كما توفر صيانة كريازى الكثير من اعمال الصيانة لكل الاجهزة المختلفة
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