Bali is known as the land of a thousand puras or temples. The reality is there are up to 20,000, since every family also has their own private temple. The Karya Agung temple celebration is a significant event at the 30 year point, in which they ask the gods to come down and join them. […]
Indonesia 11 – Bali 3 – Market and Ancient Village
Sunrise at Mount Batur, an active volcano that last erupted in 2000. Pejeng Traditional Market at Tampaksiring, Bali. The locals shop here for all basic necessities, including fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, fish and spices. It is similar to Feria Libra in Cuenca, though some of the foods and non-perishables are unique to Indonesia. The market […]
Indonesia 10 – Bali 2 – Rice Paddies
Rice production is a very important part of Bali’s and Indonesia’s economy and culture, accounting for more than half the caloric intake of the average diet.. Indonesia is the third largest producer of rice in the world, and the rice cycle is a process that takes either approximately 120 or 210 days, depending on the […]
Indonesia 9 – Bali 1 – Holy Water Temple
After leaving Kalimantan (the Indonesian province in Borneo), we traveled to Bali, which has been voted for years on TripAdvisor’s list as one of the top destinations, with its idyllic beaches, volcanic rocks, beautiful temples and welcoming people. Bali is only one of over 17,500 islands in Indonesia, with more than 6000 being inhabited. Bali […]
