Tag Archives: Indonesia
Children of Jimbaran …
Some shots of children playing along the beach of Jimbaran …. And a mother holding her child …. Another shot of this little one eager to be photographed once more … Continue reading
Seaweed Farming in Bali …
Traditional seaweed farming can still be found in some areas in Bali, Nusa Penida, Lembongan and in Kutuh village in the South. Major usage of this type of Carrageenan tropical … Continue reading
Go Green Eateries in Ubud Bali …
I’ve always been a great fan of organic food and Ubud is haven for all that is green food. Health food business seems to be in vogue and with the … Continue reading
Monkey Craze …
Bare breasted men sit in a circle around the flickering light of torch, raising their hands while reciting rhythmically “cak, cak, cak”. This is an ancient Balinese Sang Hyang trance … Continue reading
Barong Magic …
Anyone visiting Bali must have seen the Barong and trance dances performed mostly around Ubud area. The Barong is a mythical lion creature, and is considered to have a magical … Continue reading
The Sacred Temple …
So sacred that even tourists are not allowed to enter the inner sanctum of this holy mountain sanctuary unless they are given that special permission by the Mangku (temple priest). … Continue reading
At the flower market …
For those who have been to Bali are most likely to be familiar with these fragrant flowers placed in woven coconut leaves “canang” platter seen as daily offerings to the … Continue reading
Chinatown Walk …
Chinatown known as Glodok in Jakarta is always part of my itinerary whenever I come to this city. I enjoy walking around the alleys teeming with food sellers and the … Continue reading
Ngaben, Death the Balinese way …
The island of Bali is not only home to the gods but also where their dead are ritually cremated (ngaben) For the Balinese the Atma or soul can only be … Continue reading
An Island Sunset …
Palm trees and fishing boats a symphony of nature under the sunset sky along the shores of Lombok … “Clouds come floating into my life no longer to carry rain … Continue reading
