Friday, August 22, 2008

Bali 3






I attach some photos I took when I was in Ubud. I was lucky to be able to witness a unique Balinese cremation ceremony. According to the locals, all hindus have to be cremated, however since the ceremony is so grand and costly the family member who died first is kept in a family temple in their house compound until the second or third death. The higher their rank in the society, the taller the pagoda they carry during the procession. It was told that during the royal cremation ceremony the pagoda was so tall that they had to cut down a lot of trees and electric cables to give ways to the procession. It was indeed a big occasion that road has to be closed but for Balinese it is a normal parade that they should respect. To my suprise cremation which normaly is a sad occassion in other places was a very joyful ones in Bali where all family members get together to celebrate the final journey of the deceased to Heaven. To me, the best thing about travelling is you learn to appreciate the diversity of beautiful cultures of the world which ultimately brings us together as one, living in peace and harmony.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Bali 2

Majestic Sunset in Tanah Lot Bali
The infamous Kuta Beach

Guess who is the beauty...At Barungan Dance

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Pictures of Bali 1

Me with traditional Balinese head gear
Visiting Monkey Forest in Ubud
Ubud Maya Resot's courtyard...enjoying my 5 star holiday....

Wonderful time in Bali

Thanks to Henry for being such a wonderful host...Having someone to take me around Bali makes the trip even more meaningful...I will upload the pictures soon....

Friday, August 1, 2008

Friends...Down the memory lane


Dear Friends,


I am so glad that to all of you in my circle of friend....Yesterday I talked to one of my coursemates Neena..She is now residing in Jakarta....Thanks Neena you still sound like you were in college...I also talked to Farah now who is working in ELTEC Kuala Lumpur. One last word before leaving for Bali...Good to have friends like all of you...love to all.

Bali Here I come!


Today I will be leaving for Bali....I have to Indonesia many times but this is going to be my first trip to Bali...Hello Bali!