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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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Indonesia — Bali; Mountain Views and SOMEBODY CALL OSHA!


Bali Panorama

Our next stop was a café for a quick bathroom break and some stunning views of Bali mountains. But right next door was something else that caught my attention — a hotel under construction. I’m sure these workers are experts who seldom get hurt, but how many safety violations can you count? For instance, check out those ladders being used as planks upon which to walk:

And take a look at how concrete is transported from sluice to column:

With no safety harnesses, I might add:

But let’s spend the rest of this article just soaking in the mountain and jungle views:

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