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The Balinese are Hindus and can be seen very often carrying offerings to religious ceremonies. Next photo
The Mengwi Temple of Taman Ayun, a 17th century temple of the royal family. Next photo
The temple of Tanah Lot, a 16th century sea temple. Non-hindus were not permitted to enter. Next photo
A traditional Barong and Kris dance, a dance sybolizing the eternal battle between good and evil. The Barong (at right) represents good and the Rangda (at left) repre- sents evil. Next photo
Terraced rice fields are a very common sight in Bali as it is a small island, so they must conserve farming space.  These fields are called Tegalalang. Next photo
The Holy Springs of Sebatu just north of Ubud. Next photo
Me with my friends Eunice, Josh and Mark. All vistors wearing shorts entering holy temple areas were required to put on sarongs and sashes. Next photo
The Kecak dance had no musical accompaniment except the chanting of its one hundred male dancers. Next photo
Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. You could feed the monkeys bananas, but you had to be careful as they were quite aggresive in taking them and would even climb you to get at the food.  Next photo
A Balinese funeral. Tourists can attend as they believe they confuse the spirits and allow the dead to pass safely to the next world. First the remains are buried; then they are placed in an animal shape and burned (this funeral is for a man of high caste shown by his remains being put in a bull); afterwards the ashes are scattered at sea. The tower at the left contains the person's favorite items in life and this is also burned.  Next photo
Mount Batur, an active volcano. We began climbing it at 4am so that we arrived at the top at around 6am when the sun was rising. Next photo
The island of Gili Trawangan off the coast of Lombok. There are no motorized vehicles allowed on the island so the main means of transportation are horsecart and walking. There are live coral reefs and lots of beautiful fish which made for excellent snorkeling. Return to top