Showing posts with label Indonesia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indonesia. Show all posts

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Bali flora and fauna + last few notes

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Say hello to the source of kopi luwak, the civet cat

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Kopi luwak and Bali coffee

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There are a number of rice terraces in hilly parts. I feel embarrassed not to have seen the ones in Banawe.

Similar to what you find in Philippine provinces, there is a small entry fee to tourist sites.

Visitors will have their own Eat Pray Love moment: people wear traditional dress and offerings are part of daily life.

Speaking to our drivers, I had memorized the usual names of local men in the order they are born: First-borns are named Wayan, next is Made, then Nyoman and Ketut. Our drivers know Manny Pacquiao, which is cool.

Vehicles in Bali are mostly colored silver and black. Am not sure why. As is common in much of Asia, there are many motorbikes and scooters. Petrol is sold in Absolut bottles.

No land left is left idle and most of them are used for farming.

Starbucks and the American fastfood joints can be found at major intersections.

I would consider living here.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Pura Taman Ayun

Pura Taman Ayun is a royal temple in Bali. For some reason, it seems farther than it appears on the map.

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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua is the high-end enclave of Bali, hence many security checkpoints. There you'll find the biggest hotel complexes. The beach isn't that great, but you won't have plenty of crowds in your way.

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Bali Collection is a sprawling commercial center.

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Ayodhya, formerly the Bali Hilton, is one of the largest resorts in Nusa Dua. We enjoyed a light snack and watched as a bird that appeared to be wearing a dotted scarf around it neck walked quickly near our area. Cute.