"Travel is the only thing we buy, that makes us richer" - unknown
I've learned so much these last couple of days. I am generally a pretty content person, but these last few days my face literally hurts from smiling so much ( I have a resting B.F soooo that's a big deal. Story of my life. #MyFaceWontAgeWell )
Today I hired a private driver to take me anywhere and everywhere I wanted (sounds so fancy smanchy...). Today was a day to explore nature and see some cultural shows.
My day started out with meeting Batur, who was such a sweet dude. Our first stop, Tegenungan Waterfalls, we got there early so it was not crowded at all. The place is so peaceful and if you look closely there's little water temples all over the falls, like little fairy houses. A part of me felt like I was in Oregon.
I've learned so much these last couple of days. I am generally a pretty content person, but these last few days my face literally hurts from smiling so much ( I have a resting B.F soooo that's a big deal. Story of my life. #MyFaceWontAgeWell )
Today I hired a private driver to take me anywhere and everywhere I wanted (sounds so fancy smanchy...). Today was a day to explore nature and see some cultural shows.
My day started out with meeting Batur, who was such a sweet dude. Our first stop, Tegenungan Waterfalls, we got there early so it was not crowded at all. The place is so peaceful and if you look closely there's little water temples all over the falls, like little fairy houses. A part of me felt like I was in Oregon.
After the falls, Batur took me to go watch a Barong and Kris Dance. This is the first year (thanks Ashland #unidosfam ) that I attend Plays. First of all the outdoor stage was incredible, and the actors outfits were gorgeous. The Barong Play represents an eternal fight between good and evil. A Barong, or mythological animal represents good and a Rangda, a mythological monster represents evil.
After the play we headed to see some some temples! I love all the temples here the carvings and details of them all are so exquisite!
It was lunch time and Batur knew my itinerary and asked if he could take me to a restaurant with a beautiful view of Mt. Batur, he was like "you like nature?" Of course I agreed to go to the restaurant he suggested and it was more than words can describe! The view of Mt.Batur and Lake Batur was breathtaking, I live for the moments that take my breath away. #AlmostMostExpensiveLunchIhadinBaliWorthTheView
I could not get enough of this view, I ended up climbing the restaurants roof through some little itty bitty crammmed steps I found on the side of the building. Stunning. Just stunning.
My day ended visiting some farms that had the cutest greenhouses (reminded me of Raices ) lots of fruit trees right now, among them all mangoes and guavas are in season, yum. And of course I had to see the world famous rice terraces.
P.S I would like to give a special shoutout to Alicia! That first aid kit you gave me had two topical ointments that I am sure have saved my life! Gracias! Also Akira for giving me $ to help me a little on my trip. Means the world to me- saludos!
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