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Published author, amateur photographer, amateur astronomer, expert bridge player, gourmet cook and wine connoisseur, handguns, extensively traveled.

Indonesia — Bali; Pura Tirta Empul


Pura Tirta Empul

Our next destination on this day was yet another temple. This time it’s Pura Tirta Empul, a Balinese Hindu water temple located just north of Tampaksiring. And, yes, this temple site is ancient, dating back to 962 when it was established around a natural spring used for ritual bathing.

The ritual bath at Tirta Empul

Here are the sights to see and this destination:

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Fun Photo Friday — Bali Favorites 2


Googly Eyes

Today is Part 2 of 5 in a series of Fun Photo Friday favorites of Bali.

Bali Color
Grotesquerie
Shading the Roof
Mildred the Monkey Decked Out with Flowers
Guarding the Temple Door

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80th Anniversary of D-Day — Pointe du Hoc and the 2nd Ranger Battalion


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