Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Lush and linguid, Bali





Worshippers congregating at Tanah Lot sea temple


Enchanted Bali with its beach-side charms!

Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it was a painted backdrop: rice paddies trip down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, and the beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Recent tragic events have scared away many of those who simply saw Bali as a place for cheap beer. While the Bintang is still tasty and plentiful, Bali's temples, ceremonies, beaches, mountains and passion for life are undiminished and more easily enjoyed than ever.




Sunset over Gunung Agung, Bali's highest and most revered mountain





Old Mask Dance performed at Ubud Palace





Decorated boats lend a magical air to Jimbaran Bay





Ideal setting to linger over breakfast in tranquil Ubud



Basketware for sale in sunny Ubud




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