Sunday 4 September 2016

Blissful Bali

Its true how movies inspire you to take a step ahead and see the unseen. It was the Eat Pray Love moment and we three were on board for Bali to make some beautiful memories.

The interesting part is the currency conversion. 1 INR = 197 IDR :P So you pay in thousand for a cup of tea and millions for a meal. A billionaire stint in life ;)

Indonesia has been ruled by Dutch for centuries by invading via Dutch East India Company. It was also invaded by Japanese during World War II. The landscape of Bali changes almost every 40 km. From hills to upscale city life to mountains to rice terraces to beautiful temples to waterfalls and mountains. The rich vegetation is owing to the volcanic nature of the island.

Bali is a Hindu state so don't be surprised when you see gigantic statues of Hindu Gods adorning the streets.

Now you may dig the pictures...

Ravana

Uluwatu




Padang Padang beach

Blue Fin Japanese restaurant

Empty inside. Full outside.


Quite impressive

A handful of waterfall

Lemme bloom


Nasi Goreng - Chicken curry

Tirtha Empul



According to Balinese mythology every spring has special mystical powers and taking shower in each washes away your sins. 

Volcano and fertile bloom. We all have a little fire and a little flower in us.

A brunch with an ACTIVE Volcano for a date


Not mine






Tanah Lot...takemeto the other side of the sea

Bedugul

On the hills...cold and misty

a pinch of culture





Rock Bar - a bar to remember

Holy monkey forest



Burial ground for monkeys...one of the most heart melting sights.

souvenir shops at Ubud

Under sea walk

Damage - Rs 400 only

Ayana resort and spa






Our top picks:

Indian Eats: Rang Mahal, Kuta Square

Nightlife: La Favella, Seminyak

Luxury escapes: Ayana Resort and Spa, Jimbaran.

Luncheon: In rice fields near Ubud.

Water sports: Nusa Dua

Wildlife: Ubud Monkey Forest

If you are game for authentic delicacy, do try a special cup of Luwak coffee.

Kopi Luwak is the world's most expensive coffee. The high price is due to the uncommon method of its production. It is produced from the coffee beans which are digested by Indonesian civet cats. The coffee is then collected from their poop and then processed and sold.

Yes believe it or not, its true.

Civet Cats

Till my next blog, Selamat Tinngal (good bye)