20030307 Bali

 

 

20030307 Bali

The Balinese are Hindu/animist, unlike the rest of predominantly Muslim Indonesia. Balinese’ beautiful unique culture and the beaches are the main factors drawing tourists to holiday on this tiny island. On 12-Oct-2002, merciless terrorists bombed the resort town of Kuta, killed >200 people and injured hundreds. The incident had driven out lots of tourists and resulted severe economy plunged, where most Balinese rely closely to tourism related industries. Just about the foreigners start to regain their confidence to Bali, another bomb blasted 2 years later. This would definitely tarnish the reputation of this island. The accommodation and transportation are relatively cheap, but the foods are not so delicious (in general).

 

1st bomb location in year 2002 Barong Dance - Dewi Kunti's son Sedewa & 2 servants Barong dance - Rangda. Without the pamphlet, I could understand nothing. Puseh temple Besakih temple, compulsory to have local guide. Besakih temple Besakih temple, heavy rain just started. Besakih temple -- soul purification after cremation.
Teluk Batur. The volcano erupted years ago and the lava flooded the village. Ancient palace at Ubud. Fine carving This is my favourite Uluwatu. Luhur Uluwatu temple, I had to use sarong to cover the exposed knees. Vishnu & Garuda model The competed size of Garuda head
Tanah Lot temple, located near to the shore Souvenirs Tanah Lot temple taman Ayun temple Kuta beach cleaning in the morning. Let's go surfing - Kuta beach Surf boards for rent bali street view Offering  

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