~Bali-bali :: The heart of Bali (1/2)

There are a numbers of famous Hinduism temples in Bali which are mainly located at the center of the island. The Hindus, who come to pray in the temples, are not only from the local area but from all over Bali and also from outside the island.

In these few days, we were arranged visiting some famous temples in Bali.

Tampaksiring & Titra Empul Temple

Tampaksiring & Titra Empul temple is one of the holiest temples on Bali.



As some of us wore short pant, we were required to wrap the “sarong” which was provided at the entrance of temple, as a sign of respect to the temple.

See bro’s shy face. =P


There are two huge statues of “dragons” decorated the main gate and from below the stairway the temple looks so majestic.


The Balinese themselves often come here to bathe and purify themselves physically and spiritually.


The special of this temple is its hot springs which now bubbled eerily in the central courtyard.



A “wow” photo after he disappeared for few minutes. (credit to dad’s shooting =P)


Monkey Forest of Alas Kedaron

In this holy monkey forest, there are hundreds of “tame” monkeys live in the forest surrounding of the temple.



Although they are not wild type of monkeys, they are sometimes naughty. They usually roam around inside and outside of the temple, waiting for the right moment to steal the fruits or the guest’s belonging.

"say cheese~~"


I remember that one of my friend’s spec was stolen by little monkey within 1 second. He refused to return back unless we exchanged it using fruit. The common sight will be men holding sticks to keep the monkeys away. We gonna guard our valuable items and not wearing anything that can attract the monkeys’ attention. According to our tour guide, the monkeys learnt targeting to ladies. How rude they are… ~.~

“See, I got the fruit…yummy~~”


“Enjoying Bali SPA~~”


“I’m the holy monkey~~”


Gua Gajah

This is popularly known as the Elephant Cave, which probably dates back to at least the 11th century.

The entrance of the cave is carved into a cliff face


The cave was discovered in year 1954, believed that it was used by Hinduism or Buddhism for meditation purpose. It is not a huge cave, but it is valuable with great history.


Some nice art crafted outside of the cave



(to be continued)

~Bali-bali :: Journey to the North

At near to the north of Bali, we had been to a few spots including the volcano of Mount Batur in Kintamani, Lake Beratan and Tegallalang Paddy Field.

Volcano of Mount Batur, Kintamani

The first historically documented eruption of Batur was in year 1804, and it has been frequently active since then.


I like the scenery there especially when the cold wind blew on my cheek, I could forget every stress and jobs in my routine working life. Now I understand the reason of most people gonna take a break and relax their mind after certain period of busy life.

4 of us, miss the rest of my siblings... (jie jie & moi moi)


We had our buffer lunch at Restaurant Suling Bali in Kintamani where we enjoyed the cold climate and spectacular view of the still active volcano of Mount Batur.



Once we came out from the restaurant, there were a few Jawaneses (not Balineses) who were selling their stuffs in an “aggressive” manner. An advice, if we are not going to buy their stuff, better don’t touch it in the first place.


Lake Beratan

Ulundanu temple was built on the promontory surrounded by Lake Beratan. This holy temple is dedicated to the Supreme God in His manifestation as Dewi Danu, the Goddess of the lake.


Photo with brother (gor gor)


The entrance


The landscape garden





The lake


Dad was addicted to my camera, see what he shot? =)

Not bad huh...


Paddy Field at Tegallalang

We had our lunch right beside the wide Paddy field, a very remote place where modern entertainment is inaccessible. All we could do is relax and appreciate richness of nature.




(to be continued)

~Bali-Bali :: here I come

“Mummy, today Airasia starts releasing cheap flight tickets, which month are we planning to go Bali? I can make booking right now.”
“Huh? We’re going to Bali in June o..”, mummy responded.
“Huh? With who? Why didn’t I know about it?”
“With baba, gor gor and baba’s friends, we booked everything already.”
I felt so sad, “I want to go too… sobs sobs”.

Yeah… Bali-bali here I come~~

Taking Airasia Airbus flying from KL LCCT to Bali for 3 hours+.



The sky...


Found this island in the journey, wonder where is it…


Our resort – Kuta Lagoon Resort and Pool Villas

A tropical heaven with Balinese traditional



The swimming pool


Tenants can simply 2 steps access to the pool from their room balcony, cool huh..


Villa Private Pool


Our deluxe room


(to be continued)

~When Little J met Little Vince (Baby Portraits)

Little Vince is in 5-month !!

Since the last post written visiting my little nephew, Vince in 2-week-old, I had never visited him for a couple of months. As I remember, he was really "fragile". Haha, the only word I could think of to describe him as I did not even dare to carry him. It's different now, little vince is stronger and "solid". "Yeah, i'm a man..!", he complained. =P

Taking flight from Penang to KL, driving sis's car from KL LCCT to Tangkak @ Johor, can't wait to bring myself visiting him again. That was the 2nd time I met him, and I miss him so so much. :)

Here you go, Little Vince Baby Portraits ~~
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Trying with reflection...
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Happy bathing...
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He has lot of toys huh...
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I stayed overnight there together with sis and little vince, he was so noisy at the whole midnight, woke up and cried in every 1-2 hours. However, when i saw his cutey and chubby face in the morning, my anger had surprisingly gone. Cute~!

Crying at midnight, but laughing happily in the morning... (it's really hard to understand baby's thought)
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Little Jayden, the cousin of little vince, who is staying somewhere nearby. He likes little vince so much, as what little vince does.
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Almost time going to KL, take care little vince and my dear sis. Hope to meet you soon~~


xoxo,
little J
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~The Penang Mansions visit

HL organized a 5-hour outing to visit both Pinang Peranakan Mansion and The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Georgetown. "Count me in", haha.. the usual phrase i used to response a "Yes".

I wanted to visit them for a long time, especially Pinang Peranakan Mansion since I've watched "The Little Nyonya", a very nice Singapore drama series. There were some scenes captured in the mansion, the Chen Xi's house. I used to be so addicted to the series, such a recommended drama series !!

Photographing is allowed inside & outside of Pinang Peranakan Mansion but that's too bad that we are not allowed taking any photo inside Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. =(

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

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Depicting the typical home of a rich Baba of more than a century ago, the opulent lifestyle of these locally acculturated Chinese is recreated in the Pinang Peranakan Mansion to offer a glimpse of their many customs and traditions.

Visiting Hours: Mon - Fri (9.30am - 5pm), Sat (9.30am - 3pm)
Admission Fees: MYR 10.00 for Adult

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The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion @ Blue Mansion

Background:
Built in the 1880s, this famous indigo-blue Chinese Courtyard House in Georgetown was the residence of Cheong Fatt Tze. The majestic mansion was built by master craftsmen from China using building materials imported from the West over a seven year period between 1896 and 1904.

Visiting Hours: 11.00 am, 3pm on Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat.
Admission Fees: MYR 12.00 for Adult

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