My Travels: April 2012

26 Apr 2012 - Tranquility

Villa Agung Khalia

We got the ground floor suite. The upstairs suite's entrance and pool is on the other side

The room could have easily taken a family of 4. As it was, it was perfectly comfortable for both of us.

Such a lovely way to welcome a guest.

The lovely bathroom. Separate shower obviously.

Also called the Lotus Suite

Our very own pool, our very own lounge chairs. Perfect for slacking.

The book that ruined Bali : Eat Pray Love, found on the shelf in the room.

Our next door neighbour. The villa was gorgeous from the outside and I would expect, gorgeous on the inside as well. There was a family of 5-6 adults in the villa when we got there, but I'd expect it could probably take more.


Rice

Villa Agung Khalia, surrounded by nothing but rice fields.

Ibu Oka's Babi Guling, closed for the day

Ubud Market

Since the temples in Bali are all still functioning, we saw these signs everywhere. Thankfully, I had warned the BH to bring more conservative clothes, so we had no problems getting into temples.

Bikeslashtruck

My dinner, Sate with sauteed vegetables and rice. Delicious

Sunset over the rice fields

27 Apr 2012 - Serenity

Goa Gajah

Atap or not?

There is a distinct water theme to all the temples we visited

The view on the way to Gunang Kawi

Gunang Kawi

You have to climb down 371 steps to reach the temple. Guess how many steps you have to climb UP to get back to the car.

The fish pond at Tirta Empul

According to the Bali Temple Guide, to quote "the formal routine is strictly meant for pilgrims and devotees", I saw plenty of people jumping into the pool. I found it entirely disrespectful.

The obligatory stop for Kopi Luak

Same as the last time. A sampler is served, free, but you have to pay for Kopi Luwak if you want some. This establishment was not as good as the one we went to last year. The view was also not as good.