Bali, Land of the gods, drunk tourists, and theiving monkeys

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September 26th 2009

Published: October 14th 2009

“Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by.” - Robert Frost The island directly east of Java is probably the most well known part of Indonesia. In fact, over 80%!o(MISSING)f travelers to Indonesia visit Bali only, and not without reason. Unlike the Javanese, the people of Bali are predominately Hindu, not Muslim. But unlike the Technicolor statues of gods favo... Read Full Entry

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Ubud

Gamelan band accompanying the dance

This was a dance similar to that in Java, but different.

Interesting costumes

Ubud dance

Rice terraces

Ubud

Giant kite over rice paddies

Huh?

Is this a mailbox or spirit house? Can't tell

Ammi next to a giant kite

Gathering supplies for our cooking class at the local market

Ammi is excited to be cooking anything after so long on the road.

Our teacher showing us how it's done

Ammi expertly making the desert pancake thingies

Can't remember what this is. Nasi Goreng I think. It was good whatever it was!

Desert pancake with coconut and caramel inside. Yum!

Saffron rice on banana leaves

Elaborate spirit house thing made out of leaves

This was taken on the road to the Botanic Garden. Just a couple of kilometers away from Monkey Forest Rd and it is like you stepped back in time.

Hidden shrine

Monkey forest sanctuary

Hidden shrine

Looks like the cover to a fantasy novel or something

What does every guy do after not shaving for two weeks? See what he would look like as Wolverine of course.

Summary: Not good

Caution: Tourist Crossing

14th October 2009

Sydney
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Monkey
I'm thinking that Ammi was really into the monkeys at first, but by the end they probably annoyed/freaked her out. I love the picture of the monkey in her lap and the caption is "Monkey Sanctuary." Has Ammi's lap become a monkey sanctuary? I don't think that's advisable. You saw the movie "Outbreak." I love you guys. Be careful.

15th October 2009

Marv
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You guys are amazing
The whole trip is amazing. Your writing is amazing. And so is the photography. No comment on Ammy's lap. thanks for the entertainment. And Syd is right. Be safe

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