inside the craftsmen are at work
the entrance to a more up-scale arts and crafts shop
these kids try to help make a living for there parents
a jolly farmer, moments before he sells us that hat in the basket
one of the statues in the hotel garden
colorful fishing boats rest at the beach
at the beach it is surf up
these ladies happily carry offerings to a ceremony
when it rains in Bali, it pours
Mas Village near Ubut is known for its wood carving
After our first visit to Bali in 1998 it was immediately clear to us that we would return to this enchanted island.
Bali is
one of the few places that feel both different but also comfortable.
The beautiful scenery, the everpresent Hindu culture, the
many arts and crafts and in particular the friendly Balinese people create a very special atmosphere.
Unfortunately the
Bali
Bombing of 2002 made it clear that no place in the world is safe for religious Muslim fanatics.
In January 2004 we were
back for a relaxed beach vacation, and in April 2005 we had organized a nice family gathering here and, apart from the beach, visited
places like the
Mas Carving Center, the Gunung Batur volcano and the
Ubud Monkey Forest.
Only 8 month later terrorists struck
again with
another bombing. They seem intend to destroy the Balinese culture. Are they really that jealous?
Luckily
for the Balinese economy tourists from Australia, China, Asia and Europe still flock to the island with 6.5 million in 2018 alone.
the Dewa Ruci Statue in Denpasar
at the hotel we are welcomed by gamalan music
the Gunung Batur is an active volcano
he stands guard at the doorside
The monument for the 202 victims of the Bali Bombing in Kuta
it's lunchtime in the Monkey Forest
