Bali - Temples and Monkeys

I was so excited to go to Bali.  It’s been on the list forever – even before I read Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.  And after being on the island, I can see why it appealed.  Everywhere you look, it feels spiritual – from the daily offerings that are left in front of businesses three times a day, to the festivals that occur monthly and yearly.  We stopped off at one on the spur of the moment on our way to Kuta.  We were in Kuta one night to pick up more people on our tour, and then we were off to Ubud – where Elizabeth Gilbert based herself in Eat Pray Love. This entry is going to be mostly pictures with explainations - as pictures are worth more than words.

On the Ferry.  Luckily we never lost sight of the shore, so the panic was kept to a minimum.

While waiting for the ferry to head over to Bali, the locals dive for change thrown from the ferry.

Fishing boats.

The Welcome to Bali - spreading across the road.  The carving detail was astounding.

A sculpture made of fruit - an offering to the gods at a village temple festival that we stopped off at on our way to Kuta.

The entrance to the temple - we were not allowed in because none of us were properly attired.  We didn't have sarongs!

Offerings being brought to the temple.

 

Balinese Music Performance at the festival.

Sunset at Kuta Beach

Tanah Lot Temple

The temple is accessible from land by foot when the tide goes out.  But you have to watch for sea snakes.

Offerings.  The incense smells fantastic.

The Monkey forest in Ubud.  The monkeys are quite fat and agressive if they think you have food for them.

Glo almost got snatched by a monkey just after I took this picture.

Monkey and Baby.



Stay tuned for more from Bali!  Dancing and dolphins!