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Fern and I go to Bali, a tropical island in Indonesia just 8º south of the equator, in August 2004 for 2 weeks. It is a 7 hour plane trip from Osaka. We find an island of stunning beauty and life; relaxed people who are genuinely grateful that they live in paradise; and fresh fruit and seafood (and really low costs). A tiny sampling of photos follows forthwith, notwithstanding and hereunto. These are captures from a digital video camera. |
 Off the coast of Nusa Lembongan |
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 Abel and I discuss Australian slang |
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 Though rare in high-tech Japan, internet cafes are everywhere in Bali... |
 ...as are kites |
 Fresh mango juice: $.50/big glass |
 Our room (on the left) on Nusa Lembongan. $6/night and 30 feet from the ocean. |
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 My favorite temple; on Nusa Lembongan |
 Deadly cockfight weapon |
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 Next 4 pictures: Kecak (KEH-chyak) Dance in Ubud |
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 After a particularly strong glass of arak |
 The view from our bungalow in Tirta Gangga. This is Gunung Agung, Bali's biggest and most sacred mountain |
 A demonstration of Balinese Hinduism's "OM" |
 Lest you ever doubt that paradise still exists |
 Our bungalow in Tirta Gangga |
 Water palace in Tirta Gangga ("water of the Ganges") |
If I ever complain about anything again, slap me. |
 Nightly view from the place Fern and I are sitting in the previous picture. |
 The pool at our bungalow in Sanur |
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 Dogs on a roof in Sanur. |
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