Six Days in Bali

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July 10th 2009

Published: July 10th 2009

Bali is a place I'd always wanted to "experience", and I was lucky enough to get down there for a short week before leaving Asia. Flying on a night flight to Denpasar from Shanghai via Singapore, I arrived on this lovely island at noon on Friday, July 3. A taxi took me up into the mountains to the town of Ubud, where I spent three nights. I then had "Agung" drive me to Amed on the east coast of th... Read Full Entry

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HK at Besakik Temple

ancient court of justice, Klungkung Kingdom

Legong Dances1

That night I attended a beautiful performance of "Legong" at the Ubud Palace.

The next day, I arranged for Agung to take me on his motorbike to see various places in Ubud

Antonio BlancoMuseum & Studio

Antonio Blanco, a Spaniard who later married a Balinese dancer and was given a piece of land by Sukarno, has been nicknamed "the Dali of Bali." Easy to see why!

Looks like he was a fan of Michael Jackson!

Antonio Blanco6

I took some photos of his erotic paintings but won't include them here!

Neka Museum

a much more traditional museum of Balinese art

Neka Museum2

Neka Museum3

an artist at the so-called "artists' cooperative"

I think Agung was disappointed I didn't buy anything! (He would've gotten a commission, I believe.)

Artists' cooperative2

paintings at local market of Ubud

Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest

Ubud Monkey Forest2

10th July 2009

betty blum
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home again
Great adventure as only you can do. Hope you have no culture shock as you reenter the Western world. Do you have any plans to be in or near Chicago this summer? Have a safe ride home. Betty

10th July 2009

Brenda
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What a wonderful trip. Thank you so much for sharing.

11th July 2009

Natalie
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You make us want to go!
Bali looks lovely. Looking forward to hearing more in Paris. Bises, Natalie

12th July 2009

Elaine
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Fantastic!
I am insanely jealous of your ability to pack so much beauty and so many adventures into your life! And I am very grateful to you for sharing your photos and your insights! Be sure to call when you get back to Paris! Elaine

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