Saturday, May 16, 2009

The change that is not bitter: Bali

A hiatus in my regular work in the form of an escape channel called Bali had been waiting to create itself from a very long time. For some reasons the swine didn’t like this and threatened the long wait. But the forces of evil shall not triumph and there rises the Phoenix from the ashes..


This place is literally inundated with umpteen number of temples. Most of them are Hindus and follow hardcore religious customs. The day we went there it was a new moon day and its auspicious day for them and the people thronged the temples. 


I felt strange when people asked whether I am a Hindu. A shake hand would be followed as an acknowledgement saying we are also Hindus. But even more strange was they wear footwear even inside the temple and I had seen many a times people smoking within the premises.


The places to see are scattered every where and there was lot of travelling. The best part was the midnight trekking to the volcano. Gosh you get the amazing view of everything from the top. The only regrets is our lodging which was in an area where there is no night life at all. 


Over all a good trip but doesn’t beat Phuket in terms of vibrancy and fun. So the bottom line if you are looking for a date with nature pack your bags and board a flight to Bali..


Friday, May 8, 2009

Boarding Pass

In Gate-D40 waiting for my JT101..to fly above the clouds, over the Indian ocean:)..Happy journey to me..

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