Beautiful Moments at Sidemen Village

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Sometimes, beautiful moments may come unexpected. This Friday, I was on an office trip to Sidemen Village at Karangasem Bali. It is quite a remote area which takes 1 hour drive from Denpasar. At first, I didn’t have any thoughts in my mind. Just prepare myself in a very long journey to a remote area which took 2, 5 hours drive, as said by my Balinese colleagues (which in fact never went to Sidemen anyway). Then miracles happen. First, I just realized that the new driver is formerly worked in a travel agent. He used to bring tourist from every part of the globe in tour exploring Bali. Made, the driver’s name, suddenly introduce me and Dina, my colleague, to a new world of Karangasem. He explained and brought us to places which I never knew or noticed before. After we settle our business, we went to a place which has a very beautiful view. Then we went to a temple with ancient cemetery which pretty unique as there wasn’t stone to identify the body’s name. We wouldn’t realize if it is a cemetery, if Made didn’t notify us.
Lunch time, Made informed us about Srombotan, it’s the name of local food which we must try. We went to a well known Srombotan seller inside Klungkung’s Traditional Market to try the food. The food felt delicious, spicy, and shocking. As it mix kinds of ingredients which I never imagine before to be eaten altogether. This food contains green veggies, nuts, spices, coconut, chili, and onions. But yet, it creates a perfect flavor. I was amazed to know that the price was only Rp 1,000 (equivalent to 11 cents). Seems like the prices are cheaper in remote areas.
Sightseeing in Bali wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t go to the beach. Made brought us to Lebih Beach, it is a black sand beach in Karangasem. Surprisingly, Made also able to take our photographs in good angles. Take a look of the picture we’ve took.

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Photos

Sidemen Hills
With lots of pretty small houses in the rice field

Me and Dina
with Made as photographer

a Hill on His Own
A house in the Top of a Hill

Old Lady Made Canang Sari
A Gift for Hindu's God: Sang Hyang Widhi

Srombotan Seller
I must queue to try the dish

Red Potteries
Pottery shops on Klungkung Traditional Market

Lebih Beach
Black sand jewel on Karangasem Bay

Comments

[ketut budiasa]

I like sidemen
I saw Sidemen village was one of destination places in bali. where it is still has original culture..and beautiful view I hope you visit it and will see is like what I see