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Bali, Island of Temples

We visited Bali on October 29.

This part of our trip was to see
Indonesia and soak up the culture.

We visited temples, toured rice
fields, shopped in the market,
and played with the monkeys.

Beaches and local culture -
dances, galleries, crafts, market,
spirituality - this was a rich experience.

Religion is a very visible part
of Balinese life.

Most Balinese follow a kind of
Hinduism, mixed with Buddhism,
animism, magic and ancestor
worship.

Ceremonies take place nearly
every day of the year.

Offerings ("Banten") are woven
baskets filled with gifts.

Each day, we would see them
in temples and at the entrances
to homes and stores.

Enjoying dinner at
Kafe’ Bata Waru.

The black rice pudding
quickly became our
favorite dessert.

On Monday morning, October 30,
I took a trip down to the south shore.

The "Blue Lagoon" beach.

While snorkel and scuba
divers enjoyed the water,
merchants on the beach
offered food and souvenirs.

A walk through the forests.

la la la...

All the locals we met were very
friendly and curious about us.

These girls followed me for
awhile, giggling and smiling.

Everyone was eager to say
hello, and they always asked
about where we were from.

Some time to relax in the the pool
at our hotel.

Breakfast was always delicious.

When we awoke, the manager
would have breakfast ready for
us on our balcony.

Today, we had delicious green
pancakes, served with fruit and
stout Balinese coffee. The
pancakes were so good we
asked for more.

Enjoying the view from the balcony
during afternoon tea.

Preparing our gear for our shows
in K.L., selecting costumes and
flags.

A very patient husband looks on.

This one is too easy...

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