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Bali, Indonesia Day 1

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February 20th 2010
Published: March 3rd 2010
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We arrived in Padang Bai, Bali this morning about 7:30am where the ship anchored. Padang Bai, which is a quiet village next to Bali’s main port, has remained a charmingly offbeat center for water sports and other getaways. Based on our visit here last year, we are prepared for the onslaught of vendors that will swarm upon us as we walk off the pier. We have decided not to book any formal excursi... Read Full Entry



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Craftsmen at WorkCraftsmen at Work
Craftsmen at Work
These men are working on wood carvings.
An ArtistAn Artist
An Artist
This man is creating a beautiful piece of wood carving. He has a series of different chisels beside him.
Here You Go MamHere You Go Mam
Here You Go Mam
Annette bought a couple great pieces of ivory from this nice lady at the wood carving place.
Annette and Nice LadyAnnette and Nice Lady
Annette and Nice Lady
Annette and the nice lady that assisted her with the ivory taken with a carved wooden Buddha.
Temple Near UbudTemple Near Ubud
Temple Near Ubud
The entrance taken from across the street where we had to get our sarong before entering.
Temple GroundsTemple Grounds
Temple Grounds
Beautiful grounds within the ornate walls.
StatueStatue
Statue
Just one of the many statues on the grounds.
Doug in His SarongDoug in His Sarong
Doug in His Sarong
We were all required to be appropriately dressed while on the grounds.
Another EntranceAnother Entrance
Another Entrance
Ornate entrance takes you into another part of the temple.
The Happy TravelersThe Happy Travelers
The Happy Travelers
Taken in front of a shrine.
Part of the TemplePart of the Temple
Part of the Temple
Beautiful building within the temple.
Annette Has the BeatAnnette Has the Beat
Annette Has the Beat
She's getting ready to play with the musicians.
Multi InstrumentsMulti Instruments
Multi Instruments
Annette's displaying her vast musical talents. She's looking for the grand piano next.
Doug on GongDoug on Gong
Doug on Gong
Let's get the old band back together.
Outdoor KitchenOutdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen
These ladies are preparing food in the outdoor kitchen on the grounds.
Old Mortar and PestleOld Mortar and Pestle
Old Mortar and Pestle
Komang demonstrates how they ground their various spices, etc.
Part of a ShrinePart of a Shrine
Part of a Shrine
One of the gods that they pray to.
Silver ArtisanSilver Artisan
Silver Artisan
After leaving the temple, we went to the silver place. This young man is crafting a ring. He peddles his small bellows to increase the heat.
Lunch!Lunch!
Lunch!
Time for lunch and Komang took us to a very nice place about 100m off the road to Rapuan Cili Restaurant & Swimming Pool.
Our RestaurantOur Restaurant
Our Restaurant
It's on the 2nd floor with very nice views.
The Swimming PoolThe Swimming Pool
The Swimming Pool
Our view included overlooking the pool.



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