beautiful lacey 'jacket' (i'm sure there's a name ... i just can't think of it!) on the lady with the purple flowers in her hair. i notice a lot of women wear them!
They are fantastic aren't they? The lace shirts are called Kebaya, and they're like a church uniform, every woman has her own (they are custom tailored for you). And underneath they wear a 'longtorso' kind of like a strapless bra/corset d ealio (very Madonna circa '91). It's an interesting contrast. Also, all the women have on a scarf around their waist, it's another required thing. <br><br>I know all this because on March 11th, I'm going to Ginyar (the next town over) for a cremation/burial ceremony of a high priest. He died 2 months ago, and the town has been preparing this ceremony ever since (it's totally elaborate, and filled with mysticism and symbolic art), and I had to get a Kebaya and waist scarf at the market. Mine isn't a custom tailored lace one, it's just cotton, but I'm told it'll suffice and I'll be sure to get a pic of me in it to show ya. =)<br>
Yeah right? I'm stresed out, maybe I do need another massage. Only this time, not right after I get a sunburn on the beach. Is that much skin supposed to come off?
Thanks! Cool thing right? A lot of the statues are scary looking, but that's to scare away the evil spirits. I don't know how much it comforts me though, all these constant reminders of the boogy-man actually spooks me more than reassures me. <br><br>BTW, did you see the lady just chilling walking around with a basket of stuff. I guess you can't call that a hand bag anymore....head bag? Then why the handles?
You've done well! I'm definitely adding this to my list of places Damon must take me! :) Breathtaking!! (My kids won't miss me when I refuse to return home. Right?)
yeah, they spend a lot of time selecting and drying the right wood. Can you see the different shades of brown in the statue? Her knees are actaully a light color.
Hey folks,
I've decided to use TravelPOD instead of this site for my blog. Sorry!
Here is the link to the active blog I'm using for Asia '08:
www.travelpod.com/members/suzettesp
Thanks!
Suzette
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yep, I just might!