Monday, May 28, 2007

This island has a charm of its own, something that is linked to its predominant religion, Hinduism. Welcoming, tolerant and friendly are just some of the words used to describe the Balinese people. Bali offers breathtaking landscapes, mountains, beaches and a vibrant culture that retains the same century-old flavour that has made it a world famous destination. It is one of those places that we have all dreamed about. The Balinese believe their island to be paradise and claim that only God could have created such an exceptional setting. Julia Roberts, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon and Mick Jagger are just some of the famous who come here to take refuge from the stress of modern life.The exotic climate and warm crystalline waters make Bali’s pristine beaches an ideal holiday destination, especially for those who love surfing and snorkelling. Rice fields and palm trees line the landscape. Intense green colours predominate the landscape and add to the island’s uniqueness. Set in the middle of natural wonders, Bali has a rich collection of Hindu temples, including Basakih, known as the “Mother Temple”, the Lake Bratan Temple, the Sea Temple (Tanah Lot), Batu Bolon, Basakih, Uluwatu, Candi Kuning, Goa Lawah and Mengwi, all of which reflect the Hindu traditions of the Balinese people. With names as mysterious as the buildings themselves, these temples are at the heart of the lifestyle of the local community. They are a delight to behold and visit a pleasure for the senses.Bali is an ideal place to rest your body and spirit. Two or three sessions at a spa will help you forget about everything for a couple of hours.Ubud is an inland town whose name has become synonymous with rest, relaxation and exoticism. One of the most beautiful spots on the earth, this little village is made up of low wooden houses that are grouped together around its most important street: Monkey Forest. Here you will find a wide range of art galleries, beautiful cafés, exquisite restaurants and all kinds of shops… and of course, many places where you can receive the one and only traditional Balinese massage.Vivid paintings can be found on nearly every corner of town, providing an eternal reflection of local life: the Balinese people, the island’s landscapes and its culture. In addition to art galleries, you will find Bohemian cafés with quaint corners that invite visitors to engage in the timeless art of relaxed and inspired conversation. Apart from local art, another form of local expression can be seen in the island’s music. Every night at Pura Desa Ubud you can see a dance show representing legendary tales, told to the rhythm of xylophones, guitars and drums, with dancers portraying mythological characters dressed in luxurious and vibrantly coloured garments, turning into marionettes that seem to break into pieces, with eyes that seem to roll into infinity without missing the slightest detail. Ubud, the enchanted city at the foot of the rice fields and the cultural heart of Bali. You will find decorating shops that could be the cover page for magazines, workshops on exotic and spicy Balinese food, yoga festivals, traditional dance classes – everything is possible in Ubud.…And right next to this special place you will find… “MY BALI PLACE ”. This villa features Balinese architecture and offers all the comfort and amenities to make your stay a dream come true

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Interisting Place


Pura Tanah Lot
Pura Tanah Lot was founded by the 16th-century priest Danghyang Niratha out of sheer adoration for the natural beauty of the landscape here. The little temple sits atop an outcrop of rock in the surf, guarded by sea snake. Visitors are not allowed to enter the temples at Pura Tanah Lot, and this is fortunate, for they arrive by hundreds everyday. It's still a place worth visiting. The big crush of tourists appears at sunset; those looking for some peace and quite should go just before dawn.

Besides Pura Tanah Lot there are several other temples nearby arrayed along the coast. The most picturesque of these is Pura Batu Bolong, its mean "the temple on the rock with a hole on it", a wall rock just out into the sea with a tiny temple on the tip. A huge arch is carved out by the sea.

Regency : Tabanan

Interisting place


Pura Besakih

Pura Besakih is not one temple but a vast complex of temples sprawling across the mountainside. For most visitors, the first impression is of the literally hundreds of delicately towering meru, their many tiered roofs of black palm-fiber thatching pointing skyward like a fleet of rockets awaiting the signal for lift-off.

Pura Besakih is not a launch pad but a landing field for the gods. The central temple in the complex, Pura Penataran Agung, is dedicated to the god Siwa. Pura Batu Madeg is dedicated to Wisnu. Pura Kiduling Kreteg is dedicated to Brahma. There are nineteen more temples spreading up the mountain slopes, each with its own purpose and ceremonial season, but the three dedicated to the Hindu Trinity are the most important. Their orientation in relation to each other and the mountain is reflected in the three raised lotus-thrones, or padmasana trisakti, in the second courtyard of the Pura Penataran Agung, with Wisnu, Siwa, and Brahma sitting from left to right, though some say seats are not assigned.
Regency : Karangasem