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| temples |
| balinese public transport is a bit hectic and inconvenient, and tourists are routinely overcharged, so we decided not to deal with it, and booked a tour to see bali's major temples. it was a busy day- 4 temples in about 6 hours, but our driver was really nice, and we met some great people- not to mention seeing some amazing sites, so no regrets... |
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| morgan holds up goa gajah (the elephant cave). |
| the holy springs temple. there's a natural fresh water spring at the center of the complex, hence the name. supposedly, the water can cure illnesses... |
| r: an ancient gate at the holy springs. |
| people prepare offerings for the new year ceremony at besakih, the 'mother temple of bali' located about 1000 ft up the side of bali's highest volcano. |
| l: once you escape all the touts wanting to 'guide' you through besakih, you can keep walking up the mountain, until you reach this incredible structure. up here, it was quiet and peaceful, and afforded on of the best views of the trip. |
| r: morgan and i underneath one of the dragon carvings on the staircase.. in case you were wondering, the sarongs are required attire in balinese temples. |
| l: women prepare offereings for the new year ceremonies in klung kung, another town we visited. |
| a view of bali's beautiful rice terraces. when you get to the interior valleys of bali, the terracing makes for some overwhelmingly beautiful scenery. |