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Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Ubud April 12th 2007

Samir's article. Only a few days ago, in Japan, me, Alia, Jamil and Dad's friend's daughter, Sarah went to a course thing where there were three different courses that you can do. Mom & Dad didn't go on any, but us kids went on the family course. We would have gone on the water course if it wasn't so cold out and if there weren't giant carps in the water. On the family course, however, there was a rope swing over water, a big hamster wheel and an enormous bowl called the ant trap. You had to run along the sides of the ant trap really fast or else fall into the bottom and never be able to do yoga again. Two days later we visited a museum of a studio that brought you "Spirited ... read more
A Giant Robot Perched on the Roof of the Ghibli Museum
Dad vs Monkey
Baby Monkey Bites into a Sour Leaf (or a Bad Chili Pepper)

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Ubud April 7th 2007

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Ubud March 29th 2007

On Mar 4, we left Gili Air island to go to Ubud, Bali. Again, our travels consist of 4 segments: - Gili Air Island to Bangsal port of Lombok by long tail boat. - From Bangsal port to Lembar port by mini-bus. - From Lembar port to Padangbai of Bali by big ferry boat. - From Padangbai to Ubud by mini-bus. We arrived in Ubud, when it almost get dark. The mini-bus was supposed to drop us off in the middle of town, but it dropped us off at the edge of town. We tried to look for the guesthouse that Soniah recommended (Darta Homestay) but we were unable to find it. We ended up at a guesthouse called Palengi Guesthouse, which is run by a nice family. The guesthouse has a bali garden style ... read more
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Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Ubud March 22nd 2007

Don't evenknow how to begin or how to describe the last few days....I think I have to go into a limbo stage where I can process what I've seen. These people really LIVE their customs - how they keep it up with the western influence, I don't know.....but they are detrmined to do so....and the kids / adolescents seem to be right along with it. Yesterday a village procession; a cremation; offerings, draping of the body (a very old woman high priestess)....later a visit to a village doktor (healer) who seemed to be using a sort of acupressure and he was able to clear and diagnose a lot of symptoms for all of us. None of this seems forced or like we are on some western tour - we're just being shown around by Surya and ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Ubud March 17th 2007

Huhhhhh? Whaaaat day is it???? Whaaat month is it???? The fan kachunks over head, the morning is always the same - breakfast on my terrace; customs of bali and maybe some balinese dance (oh, can I just watch YOU, Surya (a man) do this extraordinary transformation with just one movement into a creature of the forest with grace and mystery?) Yesterday we climbed into a van and headed to this sacred spring - a (again, the word mossy comes to mind) temple with pools and stone spouts, each one representing some aspect of ourselves we needed help with (bad things being said about us, jealousy, laziness). You stand in waist-deep water under each spout as cool, fresh, pure spring water pours over your head. Dressed in sarong and tank top - getting completely and modestly wet. ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Ubud March 15th 2007

Okay - arrived at night in airport - at first seemed no one was there and it's a bit of a podunk airport - spotted a pay phone - all in Indonesia....started getting that ol' travel feeling of "okay, now I've got the challenge!"...but luckily there was Surya waiting...turns out there were a few of us on the plane - two older couples from Arcata and off we went up inland to Ubud. I have to be honest here and not just talk about the moist green jungle, the gushing rivers, the REAL monkeys sitting in the trees, the endless supply of motor scooters - but I have to say I saw a 2-story MacDonald's and then a 2-story KFC. Gulp......but, luckily, not up here in Ubud. It's a few windy streets chock full of little ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Ubud February 27th 2007

Selemat Pagi! (Good day-just about the only thing I've learnt in 4 weeks). Hope all's well in your worlds, i am bagus! Right, I think we'd just arrived in Bali last time, so as soon as the good weather came out, we hot-footed it to the beach where, after days of rain and travelling we just wanted to relax and fall asleep in the sun. No sooner had my sarong hit the sand we were pounced upon in every direction, by the whole world and his many wives, offering "manicures, pedicures, massage....?" Polite refusal is something that is quite hard to understand over here, but we were strong and didn't succomb to the countless sarongs, beads, sunglasses that we were being laden with. The only escape is to run to the sea, so that's where I ... read more
Cool Sarah
Gifts for the Gods
Surf Dude?!

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Ubud February 12th 2007

Hiya Guys, How are you all? It's been a while since my last blog, I's love to say it's because I coudn't find an internet cafe but actually I've just been lazy! I might split it into two so you don't get too bored! So last time I was in Kuta looking for a relaxing time on the beach.....turns out Kuta is not the place for that, it is very fun, but certainly not relaxing!! We arrived to a cocophany of people trying to sell us transport, sarongs, massage (I’d like to see them try when I have my backpack on!!) which then followed us to the beach. Because it is low season, everyone is a bit desperate to sell you something, so after promising Rita and Kathy that if we ever needed a massage or ... read more
Bali waves
Emma in our lovely little pool in Kuta
Balinese offerings

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Ubud February 4th 2007

Hello everyone; Gosh, this blog has not worked out the way we had planned -- you'll have to wait until we return for photos, as it takes about 15 minutes to download ONE picture! Had a fabulous day yesterday -- our cycling tour started at a coffee plantation, then breakfast at Mount Batur, the site of one of Bali's active volcanos. The view was spectacular from our restaurant. then we started cycling. It was billed as a gentle downhill ride for 2-1/2 hours, but we encountered some wicked hills toward the end! We rode through miles of rice paddies in various stages of growth. Farmers knee-deep in mud planted the seedlings in some areas, whereas in other areas the mature rice was harvested and spread out over big sheets of canvas on village streets to dry. ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Bali » Ubud January 31st 2007

I think you can safely say we've settled into the rhythm of Bali. It doesn't take long -- the heat and humidity keep you from wanting to rush around too much, and there is a very peaceful feeling about the place. The day begins whenever we feel like getting up, and our house boy, Wayan, brings breakfast. Indonesian coffee or tea, omelettes, banana pancakes or "jaffles" -- a sandwich made in a sandwich press with your choice of sweet (banana, other fruit) or savory (eggs, tomatoes. avocado) filling. Of course it is served on the terrace outside each of our rooms, where we're surrounded by the beauty of the exotic garden. From the fountain in the corner with the little Buddha, to the family temple in the opposite corner, the orchids, diefenbachia and colius plants, to ... read more




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