The Mystical Bali

What to do in Bali?? Let me count the ways....

Stare at the intricate Balinese architecture.

Stay in a nice villa.

With a vibrant garden.

And an infinity pool, preferably.

Start the day right.

Have breakfast in a Balinese dining pavilion.

Eat a hefty breakfast.

Linger over your cup of coffee while you enjoy the view.

Swim.

Visit the Monkey Forest.

Sit under the tree. Watch the monkeys.

Careful! These little buggers love to hitchhike.

Visit the Kintamani park.

Walk around.

Walk along the rice fields.

Walk along the terraces.

Greet the morning sun at the beach.

Take a photo of yourself with one of the many candi bentars.

Take a photo of yourself with one of the red flags that says
"Swimming Prohibited."

Surf.

Bond with the local surfers.

Ogle at the Aussie surfers.

Flirt with a cute surfer. (Note to this Aussie surfer: You had me at hello.
You had me at hello!!!)

Ride a motorcycle.

Marvel at the makeshift bookshops along the streets.

Read.

Read and sunbathe.

Marvel at the waves.

Marvel at the surfers.

And hope to be as good as them.

Run with the dogs.

Wait for the sunset.

Have a bubble bath. And get some Balinese massage.

Do yoga.

Eat in a warung.

Have a cold Bintang.



Try the mei goreng and gado gado at Ibu Rai's.

Try the nasi goreng and laksa.



Have a warung-style takeout.

Get some local refreshments. Well, probably not the green one.

Get some local snacks.

Have a cup of coffee, but not at Starbucks, for heaven's sake!

How about at Tutmak's, the best cafe in Ubud?

Or better yet, in a coffee plantation?

Learn how Kopi Luwak is prepared.

Meet a civet cat.

Have a coffee/tea feast.

Take a sip of that Kopi Luwak.

Salivate.

Sigh in pure bliss.

Ask, I repeat ASK, what magic mushrooms are.



Shop at a traditional market.

Buy a painting from a local artist.

Fall in love. 'kiddin'.... Find a local guide who can warn you what not to drink,
like those green camphor stuff!

Visit a temple.

Visit Pura Uluwatu.

If the temple was a disappointment, let the view convince you otherwise.

(View from Uluwatu temple)

(View from Uluwatu temple)

(At the edge of the cliff, Uluwatu temple)

(View from Uluwatu temple)

(View from Uluwatu temple)

(View from Uluwatu temple)

Medidate by the lotus pond.

Visit the Tirtha Empul. It's a must.

Pray.

Immerse yourself...Take it all in...

(At the Tirtha Empul)

(At the Tirtha Empul)

(At the Tirtha Empul)

(Along Jalan Raya in Ubud)

(Ubud, Bali)

And plan your next trip back.