Saturday, March 03, 2007

Bali

Bali, a tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago, is so picturesque and immaculate it could almost be a painted backdrop. It has rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soaring up through the clouds, dense tropical jungle, long sandy beaches, warm blue water, crashing surf and friendly people who don't just have a culture but actually live it. In Bali spirits come out to play in the moonlight, every night is a festival and even a funeral is an opportunity to have a good time.
Unlike any other island in largely Muslim Indonesia, Bali is a pocket of Hindu religion and culture, although Balinese Hinduism is so far removed from the original Indian variety that the casual eye will be hard put to spot any similarities.
Amusement Parks in Bali:

Air Bali, Helicopter tour around Bali.

Bird Park,
Butterfly Park,
Camel Safari,
Elephant Safari Park, A trip on the elephants in the jungles, that can last 15, 40 or 60 min. During this time if there are not many tourists it is possible to ride the elephant sitting on its neck, make some circus tricks, get into the swimmimg-pool. The price is approximately 60 USD.
Odyssey Submarine, Underwater tour.

Rimba Reptile Park, Adjacent to Bird Park.

Waterbom Park, Swimming pool, water slides.

Zoo Park, Wildlife conservation area.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana. Created by I Nyoman Nuarta. This is statue of god Wisnu riding the mythical Garuda bird.
Bali Bomb, This monument commemorates the 202 victims of the first Bali Bomb attack in October 2002, including 161 tourists from 21 countries. The site of the former Sari Club, obliterated in one of the blasts, lies adjacent to the monument. It has not been redeveloped.

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