Photo Journal: Pura Luhur Uluwatu – Bukit Peninsula
One of the nicest temples you can visit and, one that’s on the regular tourist track, is Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple. It is one of Bali’s six major temples collectively known as Sad Kahyangan Jagat. This temple down on the Bukit Peninsula is especially great to visit during the Galungan festival [the most important event [...]
The Nicest Chinese Temple in Bali – Griya Kongco
When I first heard about this klenteng or Chinese temple I became excited at the prospect of viewing a Chinese temple I have yet to visit already having seen all on the island of Bali.
My aspirations were soon dashed when we ended up at a small temple in Denpasar down by the river. It [...]
A Few Do’s and Dont’s in Bali
At the moment Bali is buzzing with tourists and it’s a great time to visit this beautiful island. The weather is perfect and even better, the exchange rates for most currencies is higher than it has been. Besides that, Australians have a plethora of airlines vying for your bum on one of their seats on [...]
Photo of the Day: Pura Taman Ayun – Mengwi
Pura Taman Ayun was built in 1634 by the the Raja, I Gusti Agung Anom. The kingdom of Mengwi was powerful enough to control large parts of Badung, Tabanan and Gianyar from the first part of the 17th Century to the latter part of the 19th Century.
The temple is surrounded by a moat and [...]
The Great Yacht Race is on Again
An old friend of mine came around to see us last night with some good news. I consider him to be an ‘old salt’, a man of the sea, and, one who regularly races yachts. Not the ones you see on the rivers but the big ocean-going ones. His news? Well, after thirteen years of [...]
Sea Temples on Bali
Last month I talked about the directional temples on the island of Bali, their importance and their significance to the Balinese. The numerous facets of Balinese culture are truly amazing. These temples are worth visiting even if it’s just for the experience; even better if there is a temple celebration going on.
Besides the directional temples, [...]