There's something about Bali, yes its an island with beautiful beaches, but it's more. It's the people Hindu mostly, who are kind and caring. Everyday life is full of spiritual believes and myths. It's the culture, the food and the arts always ever present.
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| a beautiful smile greets me as I arrive |
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| Lulu with our welcome drink |
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| passion fruit juice and lemongrass fresh and fragrant |
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| Frangipane blossoms are everywhere |
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| Pebbles found on the black volcanic beach |
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| The daily offerings, each color has a meaning and has to be placed just so! |
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| a weeks worth of offerings stacked |
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| bright colors of breakfast fresh blended fruit juice |
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| visiting an artist know for weaving double ikata |
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| At Charlie's chocolate factory with "A Goose" |
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| water and sculpture play an important part of the history |
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| I just love what the moss creates on these stautes |
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| time for snorkeling! |
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| art is found at every corner |
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| a beautiful sculpture enhances a busy intersection |
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| old scared carving are kept in a special place in the temples |
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| May I offer you good health |
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| another look at luxury |
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| encaustic camp at it's most beautiful simplest form |
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| a fabulous artist and friend |
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| the costumes, the stories, the dance! |
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| nature surrounding us with pure artistic bliss |
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| water elements to bring a calming tone to the day |
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| exploring the medium at encausticamp |
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| delicious papers to play with |
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| a wonderful time to sew |
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| shop till you drop or one martini too many? |
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| offerings ready for the next morning |
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| playing with batik |
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| drawing on a stretched canvas or stamping… what's your pleasure? |
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| bz pencil drawing, yes what a surprise a bumble bee! |
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| using the jaunting tool |
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| the flame that keeps the wax warm |
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| a work in progress the first wax paint and dry |
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| the glorious natural colors |
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| hand made paintbrushes |
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| more students working on their batik creation |
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| indigo dye |
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| fabric being soaked in indigo |
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| a piece dries in the sun |
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| happy campers |
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| a cooking class begins with fresh vegetable from the market cut and ready to be cooked |
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| the students surrounds the chef |
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| grating fresh coconut |
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| The feast ready to be served |
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| a mother, a son and a wonderful new friend |
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| all hugs |
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| to friends enjoying a moment |
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| miss judy taking a whack at wood carving |
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| a glorious temple in the heart of Ubud |
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| Do you need a Taxi, I'm your man! |
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| The pizza party and our last goodbyes… with the aussie sistah's |
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| ok I took another piece of Pizza, it was delicious |
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| parting shot, bz and the master carver, who worked equal on my piece to make it look fabulous! Thank You |
Time fly by like nobodies business! We learned and conquored so many new experiences. It was bliss, paradise, over the moon. I hope you all get your chance someday to enjoy Bali too
until next time. Honey Hugs of Love BZ
Looks like you had a great time. Love those paintbrushes.
ReplyDeleteWow BZ! What an amazing trip!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you took in so much!!!
Can't wait to sit down and hear more!!
What an experience, looks heavenly!
ReplyDeleteYour bee design worked so well, loved the colours and vibrancy of Bali, thanks for sharing