a time ago, my family and I traveled to Bali.
We spent several days in Kuta.
frankly, this is the umpteenth time we travel there. as my mama says: no boredom to go to Bali. haha ... and I think so too. only dad who very lazy to go there, because in one month, he had three times to go there. It sounds boring. haha ...
hhm ... we feel it is in a foreign country! I could ask (dumb question) is it true Bali in Indonesia? LOL.
how not, in my three days at the hotel, I encountered all, yes I said ALL, hotel guests are foreign tourists! if there are local people, it's only employees and .... us. that's all.
at breakfast, we were like 'alienated', as the only Indonesian family there. it was strange, at once funny ... like we're on a trip to Europe. LOL
er by the way, banana pancakes and ham which are served by our hotel is very nice, it's the only thing that so memorable from the hotel. hahaha ...
no no, it's not banana pancake, it's banana boat @ nusa dua. LOL
then one night, we went out for dinner, still on areas of Kuta.
we decided to have dinner at a seafood restaurant, because they are 'showing off' the fish, squid, shrimp, and giant lobster in front of the restaurant, so we could choose our own seafood which will become our victims. hehe.
and once again, at a restaurant, only we were the only indonesian family! uh ... I also do not know why like that ... just another Indonesian families -and God- knows why. LOL
okay squid, farewell to your friends! yuuumm!
oh well, food in restaurant was very tasty! I chose the grilled squid, and my sister chose grilled shrimp ... it ws ... superb! Dad was very pleased to have dinner there (hhm. .. I mean, at some restaurants in Kuta which presents live music as well) because he could sing in front of the guest. haha. oh well, at that time he sang La Bamba and Volare ... and it all worked! guests danced! haha
you rock, Pa!
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when we were there, was to coincide with many celebrations. Our guide said it were celebrations held each village ... and is usually held every six months. Aaah ... we are very excited!
@ Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest sanctuary
guess, which one is my sister?
The first was when we were in Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest sanctuary, in which there was the great temple in the middle of forest, while there was a massive ceremony held by the village community of around that place ... maybe if in java, it's like a ritual blessing of the village. so many dance and songs, there was a kind of barong parade, a very large offering, and so forth. very beautiful ...
the ceremony @ ubud
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Our time to Tirta Empul Tampak Siring, else seems so ... there were more festive! many mass dances, gamelan games, parade presented, lots of interesting ...! there mama was given by someone a small package, not know what was in it, certainly that person said for luck ... haha ... I also did not know it's true or not, but my mom a little tense when she received it.
girls @ Tirta Empul ceremony. they're so beautiful (hehe)
hhm ... be widened everywhere this post. real point is one, why people of Indonesia alienated at their own place? yaa ... puzzling questions ... but weighty. lol
Brunch @ Lake View Restaurant, Kintamani
oh yaa, I also really admire the people of Bali ... they are so global, but still able to maintain their own culture. Wooo ... I was in awe until want to cry ... why I was not born as a people of Bali? kidding ... lol
heading back to jogja :(
I promise to keep returning to Bali! hahahaha ...
I am crazy about Bali.
