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Searching for Manta Rays, Bali.

29/12/2014

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“We have enough people to go to Manta Point tomorrow morning at 6am, so be up 30 minutes earlier to size up and we can get your gear ready for the dive”.

“Huh? But I’m just recovering from a cold… and I just landed”.


“Don’t worry honey, you sound fine. But lets see how you feel tomorrow morning. But you should really go as you wanted to dive with Mantas for your birthday”.
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Photo credit: Jurgen Pfalz
Manta rays just off the coast of Bali
Sitting on a flight with puffy eyes and a stuffy nose wasn’t a great way to start a dive holiday. The last of the antibiotics sent me off to slumber land within minutes as I flew over to Bali. Groggy as I was, I managed to get my luggage and meet my friend Arie at the airport where he whisked off to my destination – Amed.

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Right Place, At The Right Time - Pura Gunung Lebah, Bali

2/12/2014

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On my first night in Ubud, my eyes and ears were treated to a grand procession from the royal palace heading down hill towards the river. 

Traffic stood still as women in intricate-laced kebaya’s and sarong, glided down the street balancing baskets full of offerings, while the men walked ahead. Everyone is Ubud is heading this evening to Pura Gunung Lebah (more known to the locals here as Pura Campuhan) for one of the six grand ceremonies held to bless the temple.
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Sangeh Monkey Forest, Bali

24/11/2014

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Such a poser!
Somewhere in Bukit Sari lies this quiet monkey sanctuary, the Sangeh Monkey Forest, which is home to grey long-tailed macaques. This 6-acre sanctuary is a fertile forestland with giant nutmeg trees and is also home to the 17th century Pura Bukit Sari (some locals know it as call Pura Pucak Sari). It is said that this monkey forest, among the many in Bali, is one of the first to open as an attraction.

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Kuningan Celebration, Bali

25/6/2014

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Rows and rows of beautiful flag-like-poles, decorated with intricate folding of young palm leaves, rice paddies and a small offering pocket at the bottom. Variations of these poles adorn the street of Bali, especially when we drove past homes in the suburb.

'What is that?'

   'Penjor. It's for the Galungan and Kuningan celebration'

Kuningan day, marks the end of the 10 day Galungan celebration. It is celebrated every 210 days in Bali, as explained by my friend Arie. 

*Penjor comes is various sizes and elaborate decorations. Each one is different and is made by every family. It can take any where between 5 hours to 3 days to make one. The larger the penjor, and elaborate it is, symbolises the size of the family. Its normally perched right outside every home.
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Gunung Kawi, Bali

10/6/2014

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Serene, peaceful and quite.
Tucked away in the hillside of Tampaksiring, lies the temple of Gunung Kawi. Unlike the other temples in Bali, this one is rather laid back, shrouded by mysteries and stunning views.

*Not to be confused with Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu. Similar names, very close location but certainly two different temples.

As you make your way down to the temple, you’re welcomed by the sound of running water followed by lush greenery. Gunung Kawi is set among rice terraces and the jungle, which makes the setting stunning. 

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