Showing posts with label Bali. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bali. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Batur Volcano, Bali Indonesia

When JS informed that we are visiting the amazing and beautiful Volcano of Bali - Mt Batur

Monkey was ecstatic!!!
the thought of being so near to something so dangerous thrills me :P
it was almost a 2 hours journey
*well Bali is not that small ok*

located on the northern part of the island
our transport had to climb up to about 5000 ft above sea level
so the temperature that was quite chilly~~~~~
*brrrRRRrrrrrrr*

that's the summit of Batur Volcano with another baby of its next to it
we were very far away actually
notice those black lava there?
the terrain here is so different
the crater!!!!
I was already so amazed at the beauty of it and got even more O_O after JS educated me more about this volcano
*he is Mr-know-it-all mar :P*

this was the smaller crater inside an even LARGER crater
the actual diameter of the larger crater is about 13 KM and is the world LARGEST and most BEAUTIFUL
sorry couldn't snap pic of the TOTAL place for u folks
the above pic is actually the edge of the LARGER crater
sigh...so difficult to explain....
let's do some educational illustration here
back in 23,000 BC *gawd wat dinousaur age is tat?*
Mt Batur was so high, about 12,467 feet
as compared to Mt Agung
*Mt Agung is now the highest volcanic mountain in Bali and stands at 10,308 feet*
then a huge massive eruption took place and created a huge crater
as illustrated above...
another gazillion dinosaur years later....another eruption created a smaller crater inside the HUGE CRATER
*can u spot the tip of another Volcano mountain inside the crater?*
**that was where we were**

so the HUGE crater is now a lake....
with the smaller one in the middle still very much alive and last eruption took place in 1999 and 2000.
with its numerous eruptions every few years and then have created more smaller volcanic mountain
so there's now Mt Batur I, Batur II, Batur III
O_O
 
as tourists, we got to do this :P
evidence that we've been here...kekekekeke

we were actually under-dressed coz it's COLD~~~~~~
we went to this place for lunch and dined with an amazing view :)))
forgotten the restaurant's name :P
but food was edible only and for JS.....he was like "GAH do u even call that food?"
kekekkekeke so u can notice his "tortured" look on the above pic :P
hheheheheeh

Off topic:
Mr. JS leaving on a jet plane again this week for his photography excursion
to beautiful Urumqi *very near to Silk Road and Mongolia*
*it made it to the Guinness Books of Record as the MOST REMOTE CITY FR THE SEA IN THIS ENTIRE WORLD*

so nice~~~~~~
*actually it's work related trip somehow he can turned this trip to leisure :P*

yes I know ppl actually ask if JS is a cook/chef/photographer?
he's neither....:P he's an engineer and entrepreneur so go figure
:P
*and yes I'm still a Monkey hehehehehehe*

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Gerek-gerek di Ubud, Bali

gerek-gerek = jalan-jalan as in bersiar-siar

this is Puri Agung Ubud
it served as a cultural centre during the 8th century
today there's still performance and dance such as gamelan during special ocassion
Monkey trying to dance :P
*failed......T_T*
deities line up this place
most of em were so "aged" it almost lost its form and beautiful stone carvings
Balinese dress their deities up in sarongs and flowers on its ear
I know I've been very very notti but pls dun whack me :((((((((((((((
waiting for JS to finish his photography
opposite this puri is the famous Babi Guling Ibu Oka
*read bout it here*
later we hopped over to the Ubud market
this lady can really carry a lot of things just like a donkey
*not insulting her but donkeys are alwiz made to carry things....:(((*
offerings of flowers on a folded leaves container
u see these everywhere esp on the main entrance of homes
short posting today...
coz I'm already on a holiday mood
but promised that I'll continue to blog for u guys
*scheduled postings that is*
while I'm away...
YIPEEEEEE

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Paddy Field, Tegalalang

we passed by here while in Ubud
and Tegalalang is a must visit for photography
in fact there are a few other rice paddy field in Bali
but this is the most touristy one
rice is Balinese staple food
due to the steep terrain in Bali *remember it's an island formed by volcanoes*

they used a water irrigation system called Subak
the water will flow fr the top tier all the way down
in fact it is so therapeutic coz u can hear the water flow fr levels to level

This irrigation also creates an artificial ecosystem

must play tourist a bit and snap pic with the paddy field

I wondered if he's cutting weeds or harvesting?
there's also lil pavilion for tourists to have tea and coffee and traditional cakes
nope we didn't do that

this place is slightly cooler due to its inland geographical location
and its altitude
hehehehehhe my monkey friend :)))))
99% Balinese are pagan worshippers
only 1% are Muslims and they are not even on this island - the neighbouring island called Lombok

see the hibiscus on its ears?
most Balinese men adorn flowers so IT IS ENTIRELY OK to do it
including JS kekkekekekekeke
*ok lar I made him do it*

this place is also full of women selling all sorts of things u dun need
at only USD 1
yes from Sarongs to carvings and woodwork
yes USD 1!!!!!!!
super blarddy cheap can die

but then again its things that u dun need 
and I'm sure your friends back in your country won't need it either
:P

Malaysia has got a lot of paddy fields too
how come we didn't turn it into a tourist spot??
hmmmm......
Merdeka is coming
Malaysia Boleh!!!
anything oso can in this country......
nyek nyek nyek

Friday, August 20, 2010

Ocean Beach Pool, Ayana Resort

It's Friday and I just wanna be here....as in here!!!!
aaaAAAAaaaaaa

Ocean Beach pool is just right above Kisik Beach
and it's a SALT WATER POOL!!!!!
aaAAAaaaaaa

it's an infinity pool with lovely frangipanis trees surrounding it
it's is very private and limited so do come early
the pool opens from 7am to 7pm
and definitely one of the best place to watch sunset with cocktails
loads of it :)))))))))))))))
Berr joined us too that morning :)
after the yummylicious breakfast we got our personal butler to whisk us down here in a buggy
guests need to come down the cliff here using a special lift
*will blog bout it if I remember :P*

blisssss
I wanna be here right now
NOW!!!!!!!



amazing views eh?
just can soak there for hours doin nothing

JS was busy photographing everything
including birds insects leaves watever that's nearby :P
Berr all wrapped up in my sun dress
coz it's too sunny he said :P

working the tan on my back :P
gawd for the last time I wanna b here
and today is FRIDAY!!!!!
WOOOHOOOOO


Friday, July 30, 2010

Check in lounge

there are 2 separate check in lounge at Ayana
for the Resort and the Villa

the entrance to the whole resort was very strict...
upon arriving at the guard post
our cab was checked for bombs/terrorist/watever

next step was to check our names on their "checklist"
O_O walau at the guard post already so many procedures...
I wondered wat else they wanted at the check in counter :P
but I can assure u they didn't take long
guess they've been doing this for quite some time liao.
the check in lounge for Villa guests
so zen!!!!!!
lurve their beautiful garland of frangipani
the resort is full of frangipani trees
and every morning we saw staffs picking the flowers off the tree with a long stick
service was so accommodating and friendly
we spent almost 45 minutes savouring the beautiful ambience
before being led to our villa in a buggy
today is Friday and I'm missing this place
:P
weekend is here folks and it's another busy one for me
and best of all I've double-booked myself for 2 important partays tmrw
GAH!!!!
www.ayanaresort.com

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Balinese Gals.....

spot the odd one out :P
with the small eyes -_-

most balinese ladies and men have to go through, as in learn
the traditional dances including singing the kecak
so cultural right?
just like how all Thai men must go through monk-hood before getting married
 
in Msia & Spore
all men have to make sure they have enuff $$$$ in the bank before getting married
wakakakakakakakaka

I can't sing..
can only do urrrk arrrkkkk and GAH
can't dance...
cept Monkey dance
I LIKE TO MOVE IT MOVE IT
HE LIKES TO MOVE IT MOVE IT
SHE LIKES TO MOVE IT MOVE IT
YOU LIKE TO, MOVE IT