September 9-13, 2011. Mark had a conference in Sanur on Bali and I tagged along. The ladies in his office who organized his travel suggested he go on Friday and take me along with him. I like them. They were initially concerned about our accommodation because Mark said it was preferable to stay in the three-star hotel where the conference was located, as opposed to a five-star hotel down the street. When I confirmed this was also preferable to me upon our return, they were convinced that Mark knew his wife well.
We viewed some sights with his co-worker, Ester, and her two brothers on Saturday. In the evening we saw a Kecak dance in Ubud. Mark thinks they should not allow flash photography during the performance. I agree.
Sunday, Mark attended the conference and I went on a bird walk wandering through the rice fields in Ubud. Sunday evening I attended the opening ceremonies of the conference with Mark. The song that the school children sang about science and technology was a highlight.
On Monday, I headed out to a seaside temple, Pura Ulu Watu. Ketut, my driver for the day, walked around the temple with me. I don't think he normally would have done this, but he was extremely concerned that the monkeys would grab my glasses and run off with them and that I would have only a slight chance of getting them back by exchanging over-priced snacks with the monkeys for the return of my glasses. He offered to take my picture often. This would have been absolutely necessary if I kept my glasses off the entire time, as suggested by Ketut, because I'm practically blind without them. I risked it and took in the scenery through my spectacles. I'm happy to say that I still have my glasses. I'm unable to determine if this is due to sheer luck or the fact that Ketut carried a stick the entire time we were there.
Some pictures (click on the pictures to make them larger):
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On beach path in Sanur |
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Coconuts are... |
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Delicious |
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The pool is open when the fountain is on. Where's Mark? |
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Banyan tree - Pura Tirta Empul |
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In Pura Tirta Empul, the Hindu temple at Tampaksaring |
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Pura Tirta Empul |
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Natural spring in Pura Tirta Empul |
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At Pura Tirta Empul |
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Offering to gods |
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Roasting luwak coffee |
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Tea and coffee sampler |
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Luwak coffee |
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About luwak coffee - I would love to help collect the beans one morning |
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Terraced rice fields |
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We like the rice fields |
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Passion fruit flower |
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My mom, MP, likes roosters |
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Altar in rice field |
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Javan Kingfisher in rice field - picture taken through binoculars |
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Female common orb spiders are big |
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Banana with seeds! |
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Rice farming organization - ensures everyone gets water |
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Hibiscus |
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Hindu temple at bottom of rice fields |
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Shiva |
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Pura Ulu Watu |
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Ketut asks if I would like my picture taken next to the pretty flowers (no glasses, the monkeys are close) |
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Beware the monkeys |
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Pura Luhur Ulu Watu |
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Random picture of Tshepo |
Selected bird walk highlights:
Scaly breasted Munia, Java Munia, Javan Kingfisher, Blue-tailed bee eater, Olive-backed sunbirds nesting
2 comments:
beautiful Pictures!
I'm glad the monkeys didn't steal your glasses! LOL!
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