Bali (3-6 May 2008)

Kintaman – The Great Is Under Your Feet

Talking about enjoying meals with the picturesque panorama to go with your appetite, how about having buffet lunch above the volcano & lake and barbeque seafood dinner by the sea?
Chill in front of the Batur volcano, I dare no to show a bit of disrespect to the creation of nature. The thrill is not easy to be described. I’m such a tiny and insignificant in front of the enormous volcano. I thought I’m so great to step on it but it is the one that welcomed me with open arms. The hot soup is just hot enough to burn your excited emotion. Sate lilit (balinese minced seafood satay skewed with lemongrass) is my favourite local food here.

Jimbaran Bay – Romantic Isn’t Expensive

The sound of wave breaks on the shore gently with the candle-light barbeque seafood dinner waiting for you at Jimbaran Bay is a romantic experience. Soak your feet beneath the water and the cool will make you realize how real the heaven is close to you. Enjoy the music played by the band; it harmonizes well with the mood of the night.

Batubulan – The Legendary Dance

The Barong Dance is a must visit programme in Bali. Each visitor will receive a leaflet describing the story behind the dance upon the arrival at the entrance hall. Here, I’m going to quote the synopsis written inside the leaflet: [The Barong – Play represents an eternal fight between good and evil spirit. Barong (a mythological animal) represents a good spirit and Rangda (a mythological monster) represents an evil one.] The dance started with music over tone, performed by the orchestra, followed by 5 acts. Pay attention to the body language perform by the two female dancers who representing the servants of Rangda, especially the movement of the eyes and the fingers. The dance accomplished by the music and the movement of the eyes and the fingers can make you feel the emotions of: nervous, angry, dangerous, suspicious, etc. Before you leave the hall, don’t forget to take photos with the dancers as their costume are really unique.

Tegallang Village – Eat Away the scenic Inspiration

Well-known for its rice terrace field viewing, a plate of plain rice in front of you becomes significant. So, do you still want to waste a single rice?

Tanah Lot Temple – The Stunning On the Rock

This Balinese Hindu Temple is located above a big stone in coastal periphery, next to the Indian Ocean. I’m lucky enough because during my visit the seawater is not tide, therefore I have the fate to walk to the temple. The magnificent view made it mysterious yet respectful. A local ceremony was being held and the tourists were allowed to bath their hands and face with the holy water. After that, an orchid was placed on top of the ear and some paddy was put on the forehead of the tourist to represent your bad luck had been washed off and good luck shall be gained. The tourists will donate some money for this ritual.