Showing posts with label Indonesia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indonesia. 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*

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

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Gavin & Gaby: Dinner Reception

the dinner setting was AWESOME
BEAUTIFUL
so so so ROMANTIC

just by the beach with pure white lanterns above our heads
and of coz.....we dined under the starry starry nite
:))))))))))))))))
the lanterns looked so distinguishably cute
it's like there's so many "moons"
kekekekekekeke
it was a very cosy settings
the ever busy and fiery station - SATE STATION
there's fish, beef and chicken
Balinese sate is very different fr Malaysia's
smoking hawt!!!
very well captured pic by JS
the really really LONGGGG buffet table
serving cuisines fr all around the world
that nite was particular windy
and cool
made the lanterns swayed effortlessly
and we were enjoying the drinks + ambience
Gaby's schoolmates....it was a very emotional dedication
and they sang a beautiful song for her
Gaby to the rescue!!!
"oh gals pls dun cry!!!"
I lurve u all~~~~~~
then it was Gavin's turn
he said Uncle Bernard da Joker taught him to embarrass his wife whenever there's opportunities
and there he went....belting out a romantic Indonesian song
YES in indonesian...
everyone were clapping in joy coz Gavin is indeed a very shy guy
and to perform right smack in front of the guests for Gaby was really a feat!!!
aaaAAAAAAAaawwwwwwwwwwww
Wonder Annie, did u bake the cake? :)))))))))))
don't know if it's the monsoon season coming
or was it Gavin's singing.....it began to drizzle right after that
kekekekekeke
so all the guests proceeded to the grand ballroom
for my drinks, entertainment and dedications
our table was the only one who did the "yum seng!!!!!"
to the astonishment of all the guests

sorry yea...we msians are like this...
kekekekkekekekekeeke
must yum seng then only can feel the "wedding" mood
Eveline, Wonder Annie, Carla
everyone was looking here n there coz sooooooooo many camreas
were flashing by we didn't know which one to smile at
kekekkekeke
great shots by JS
it was such a short moment and yet he captured the joy of it

Congratulations again Gavin & Gaby
may both of u be blessed with all spritual blessings and grace
as u walk the amazing journey living together in this life.

Thursday, July 08, 2010

Tea Ceremony at Conrad Pavilion


EC & Sofia *Bernard's lovely sis*
they extended their stay in Bali
*I WANNA DO THAT TOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!*

in fact, quite a number of guests extended their stay after the wedding
or last minute extension
coz it's such a beautiful place to be
:))))))))))))

Monkey had to come back early to cari makan
T_T

the tea ceremony was held at a standalone Pavilion
in the middle of the garden
*think JS didn't shoot pic of the whole pavilion*
surrounded by water feature and flowers

Gavin: "Pa....."
Mr. Chong nodded with approval
Wonder Annie was smiling fr ear to ear
lurve her rose pink silk dress
think she's one of the hardest working person for this wedding
making sure everything is in order
Gaby wore a vintage ivory mermaid dress
with intricate lace details
:)))))))))))))))
then it was Uncle Wong Fei Hung's turn aka Bernard da Joker
Eveline should have worn a cheongsam to be the 13th Auntie to complement Wong Fei Hung
hehehehehehehehehe

Eve & JS
JS is the elder one :P
*yes I know I have to say it*

all of us adjourned for cocktail under the stars
in between the swaying palms
with the breeze of the sea
aaaaaa lovely settings :))))))))))

Bernard da Joker, Sean, Eveline

Bernard was trying to tell me that he looked like Gavin
when he was at that age...
hmmmmm I doubt so lar...I saw your graduation pics at home :P

Uncle and Auntie with Gavin
Monkey & unofficial photog for the wedding :P
yes I was made to work as well.....carried his other lenses
flash lights etc -_-"

wei pls dun treat me like Louis Pang's wife leh....
that one different ok....THEY ARE A TEAM!!!!
and definitely an amazing team :))
Louis
dedicated all his work and awards to his lovely wife Jasmine :))
anyway thank u for working kekkekekekekekeke
*he lost so much of weight = over-golf-ed