Bali is a tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago, and is so picturesque and immaculate it could almost be a painted backdrop. People claimed that Bali Island is the perfect holiday destination for all ages, and i guess it is quite right. For those who like exciting sports, the surfing activities along the seaside is wonderful for you. Some of the best surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island, the the most hot and happening beach sets along the Jalan Pantai Kuda, ans Balinese named it Kuda Bay.
The two beach sites of Kuta and Legian have been a major travel drawcard for more than 25 years, offering cheap accommodation, Western food, great shopping, surf, sunsets and riotous nightlife.
Shoppers definitely will like Jalan Legian. There are countless souvenirs shops along the streets selling bargainable wood crafts, batiks, spa salts, handmade accessories, etc. Bargaining makes shopping in Bali a fun time, where you can feel the warmth of human value in every transaction.
Most of the item you can bargain up to 70%, but it is depending on your skill....(i manage to bargain up to 70% for a summer dress)
This is the monument built after the 2000. Nearly 200 people were killed after the bombing of the Sari and Paddy's nightclubs - where the memorial monument toke place. This terrorist act put a severe dent in tourist numbers and the businesses that relied on them. Things are recovering, tourist numbers are picking up, but some wonder whether Kuta will ever be the same again.
A day trip to Ubud...
The Babi Guling (similar our Chinese roaster piggy) is a famous Balinese food originally from Ubud. I was surprise to see Malay selling pork at the pondok. Yea, they are Hindu Malay! Hardly see in Malaysia. Ubud is a small naive town located in central Bali Island. The native are excellent in art, drawing, painting, crafting... that artworks will only earn them some daily meal.
Women are norm to work as 'guli' in the island. These 3 women carrying basket of sand to the construction side. I was impressed by them before i take this picture.
Finally, we had a finger licking dinner at Warung Bebek Bengkil at ubud. Of course the main dish to order is "Bebek Bengkil" which directly translate to english is call "Dirty Duck", similar like deep fried crips duck, eat with the special made Balinese flaming sambal... finally cool down our stomach with the ice vodka lime.
(V sign is a must!)
Although the Balinese life are hard, but their attitude of life had brought me to ponder upon the value of life. If they live in happiness and satisfy, who dare to say they are poor?
