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Indonesia — Bali; Arriving in Benoa


Benoa, Bali, Indonesia

Another day, another port in Indonesia for Holland America’s MS Volendam. Today I present to you the first of five weeks’ worth of articles on the island of Bali beginning with our arrival to the Benoa Cruise International Terminal on Tanjung Benoa peninsula in the Lesser Sunda Islands in the Java Sea. As usual, our ship was made to feel welcome:

Welcome to Bali

And we were warmly greeted by Balinese dancers, of course:

Balinese Dancers

Time to head out of the port area and meet up with our next Indonesian tour group. On Wednesday we’ll begin with Pura Gunung Kawi, but until then here’s a taste of Bali to whet your appetite (especially if your appetite runs toward rainbow chicken):

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Fun Photo Friday — Lombok Favorites 3


Brother, Can You Spare a ‘Nana?

Today finishes up our look at Lombok. Next week we continue on to our next Indonesian destination, Benoa. Until then, enjoy:

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Indonesia — Lombok; The Architectural Details of Pura Lingsar


Pura Lingsar’s Segara Anak Spring

The shrine pictured above sits at one end of the Sagara Anak Spring, with is contained within the enclosure to the right. This spring is considered sacred, and to hold purifying powers. For a closer look:

Segara Anak Spring

Overlooking this spring is this chap:

Segara Anak Spring

Now, as you may have long ago guessed, I’m a sucker for old windows and doors, as well as weathered and worn masonry. So, if you step across to the other side of the spring and aim your camera just so, you’ll get this wonderful view:

Segara Anak Spring

On Monday I said we’d be concentrating today on some of this site’s architectural details. Let’s begin with that shrine we saw in that article:

Pura Lingsar shine and offerings

Next we’ll finish up today with old doors, statuary, and colorful masonry:

Pura Lingsar
Pura Lingsar

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