![Bali Indonesia cover page.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133740022.wQaL9R7w.jpg) Bali Indonesia cover page. |
![Map of Indonesia with the star indicating Bali.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133740023.SVEjdXmw.jpg) Map of Indonesia with the star indicating Bali. |
![Elaborate Bali statue at the Krishna shopping center that I went to.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684557.602bvMrW.jpg) Elaborate Bali statue at the Krishna shopping center that I went to. |
![A colorful statue in the garden outside of Krishna.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684560.RvnoEhXb.jpg) A colorful statue in the garden outside of Krishna. |
![Traditional Balinese statue with religious offering of flowers (on its shoulder).](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684562.oZK9eMhu.jpg) Traditional Balinese statue with religious offering of flowers (on its shoulder). |
![Guesthouse in Bali where I stayed with attractive pool, palms and bamboo trees.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684564.3AP5lARE.jpg) Guesthouse in Bali where I stayed with attractive pool, palms and bamboo trees. |
![Poolside view with with tropical rain drops splashing in the water.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133734998.LmvW3Oh9.jpg) Poolside view with with tropical rain drops splashing in the water. |
![Dusk at the guesthouse with lanterns glowing.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684566.Froq8O0Z.jpg) Dusk at the guesthouse with lanterns glowing. |
![Early morning Bali motorbike traffic at rush hour.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684568.jRuPxYGg.jpg) Early morning Bali motorbike traffic at rush hour. |
![Entrance gate to Tanah Lot Temple, located in Tabanan, about 20 km from Denpasar.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684570.ciHFADpP.jpg) Entrance gate to Tanah Lot Temple, located in Tabanan, about 20 km from Denpasar. |
![Details of the entrance gate.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684573.siIT3GJE.jpg) Details of the entrance gate. |
![View of Tanah Lot Hindu temple, meaning in the sea in the Balinese language.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133736247.14Rntt7o.jpg) View of Tanah Lot Hindu temple, meaning "in the sea" in the Balinese language. |
![The temple is one of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684575.aBbqi52b.jpg) The temple is one of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast. |
![The 15th century temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684588.vn6sqKoa.jpg) The 15th century temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. |
![Holy men in front of the holy spring at Tanah Lot temple.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684577.I1qRqYwV.jpg) Holy men in front of the "holy spring" at Tanah Lot temple. |
![Holy men or Balinese mafia?](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684583.eXrvFR28.jpg) Holy men or Balinese mafia? |
![One of the holy men talked me into sipping from the holy spring.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133736237.B7E04hUe.jpg) One of the holy men talked me into sipping from the holy spring. |
![Flow from the holy stream. Sipping it was a big mistake! It gave me the worst case of the runs of my life!](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684579.QAdCfR4W.jpg) Flow from the holy stream. Sipping it was a big mistake! It gave me the worst case of the runs of my life! |
![The temple was built by the 15th century priest Nirartha. Poisonous snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133735267.Hj2OAHDM.jpg) The temple was built by the 15th century priest Nirartha. Poisonous snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits. |
![Unfortunately, The upper part of the temple was blocked off.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133736238.MUVVncV9.jpg) Unfortunately, The upper part of the temple was blocked off. |
![Another Balinese holy man at the Tanah Lot temple.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684581.TDEfK3Tt.jpg) Another Balinese holy man at the Tanah Lot temple. |
![An elaborate Hindu statue near the temple.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684585.ZatYbcRj.jpg) An elaborate Hindu statue near the temple. |
![Indian Ocean surf nearby.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684591.a59GZCnZ.jpg) Indian Ocean surf nearby. |
![The (Hindu) Pura Batu Balong temple is adjacent to Tanah Lot temple.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133736269.tKBijuTc.jpg) The (Hindu) Pura Batu Balong temple is adjacent to Tanah Lot temple. |
![Pura Batu Balong temple view with hibiscus flowers in the foreground.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133736429.sraO3Wfn.jpg) Pura Batu Balong temple view with hibiscus flowers in the foreground. |
![The temple is at end of this dramatic rock formation.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684593.tIVoQp8t.jpg) The temple is at end of this dramatic rock formation. |
![Close-up of the opening in the rock formation.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133736427.V0rsQNo8.jpg) Close-up of the opening in the rock formation. |
![Another Balinese statue near the Pura Batu Balong temple.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684596.HF9KQb0b.jpg) Another Balinese statue near the Pura Batu Balong temple. |
![Statues with the Indian Ocean surf below.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684598.A4j9znge.jpg) Statues with the Indian Ocean surf below. |
![Façade of the Pura Batu Balong temple. Unfortunately, the gate was locked.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684600.kcp3Hk8m.jpg) Façade of the Pura Batu Balong temple. Unfortunately, the gate was locked. |
![View of Tanah Lot temple from Pura Batu Balong temple.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133736268.5RryEC19.jpg) View of Tanah Lot temple from Pura Batu Balong temple. |
![Another fabulous statue near Pura Batu Balong temple.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684602.yYMQmNSU.jpg) Another fabulous statue near Pura Batu Balong temple. |
![Bridge leading to the ornamental candid bentar gate, leading to the outer courtyard (jaba) of the Taman Ayun temple.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133738627.3PzKCy8b.jpg) Bridge leading to the ornamental "candid bentar" gate, leading to the outer courtyard (jaba) of the Taman Ayun temple. |
![Statue at the entrance gate of temple. Taman Ayun translates as beautiful garden.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684604.0lFjTi2s.jpg) Statue at the entrance gate of temple. Taman Ayun translates as "beautiful garden." |
![This imposing complex stands on an island in a river. The inner temple is surrounded by a moat.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133737613.78wZ3eWo.jpg) This imposing complex stands on an island in a river. The inner temple is surrounded by a moat. |
![River that surrounds Taman Ayun temple, forming an island.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133739256.qkzbfN8G.jpg) River that surrounds Taman Ayun temple, forming an island. |
![Tower at the Taman Ayun temple. It is is one of the six (according to an unofficial count) royal temples on Bali.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684737.4mcRzGDq.jpg) Tower at the Taman Ayun temple. It is is one of the six (according to an unofficial count) royal temples on Bali. |
![Inner wall of temple. It was built in 1634 by the Raja of Mengwi. It is family temple where his deified ancestors are honored.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133739187.4G8jiL6c.jpg) Inner wall of temple. It was built in 1634 by the Raja of Mengwi. It is family temple where his deified ancestors are honored. |
![Moat surrounding the inner temple complex at Taman Ayun.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684740.6d6Y1fN9.jpg) Moat surrounding the inner temple complex at Taman Ayun. |
![Eleven-tiered meru temple structures. There are laws of traditional Balinese architecture that specify how they must be built.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684741.anKwdS2q.jpg) Eleven-tiered meru temple structures. There are laws of traditional Balinese architecture that specify how they must be built. |
![Laws dictate the dimension of a meru, the way it is constructed, the types of wood used and the dedication ceremonies involved.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684742.dQa3UPsZ.jpg) Laws dictate the dimension of a meru, the way it is constructed, the types of wood used and the dedication ceremonies involved. |
![Failure to follow the rules results in a calamity to the meru's builder. An elaborate forgiveness offering is needed to stop it.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684743.DCaD5RoI.jpg) Failure to follow the rules results in a calamity to the meru's builder. An elaborate forgiveness offering is needed to stop it. |
![Art shop at Taman Ayun temple. I was really queasy from drinking from the holy spring at Tanah Lot temple earlier that morning!](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684738.WmpIo0ed.jpg) Art shop at Taman Ayun temple. I was really queasy from drinking from the holy spring at Tanah Lot temple earlier that morning! |
![Elaborate Balinese masks and paintings at the art shop.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684739.K6mI3yS5.jpg) Elaborate Balinese masks and paintings at the art shop. |
![Next, I went to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary located in Ubud, Bali.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684744.UZRIxJG3.jpg) Next, I went to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary located in Ubud, Bali. |
![A proud mother monkey and her babies.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684746.qdsB0MoT.jpg) A proud mother monkey and her babies. |
![Balinese masks for sale at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684745.xBxW8R9x.jpg) Balinese masks for sale at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. |
![Terraced tea plantation in Bali.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684747.mL7mlvNh.jpg) Terraced tea plantation in Bali. |
![Huts at the tea plantation.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133739427.XJJsPMwS.jpg) Huts at the tea plantation. |
![Next, I went to a coffee plantation where this man was roasting coffee beans.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133739419.nbu2xchy.jpg) Next, I went to a coffee plantation where this man was roasting coffee beans. |
![Kopi Luwak Coffee beans are ingested by an animal called luwaks. The coffee is made from their bean droppings (TMI)!](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684748.XgCoQCMH.jpg) Kopi Luwak Coffee beans are ingested by an animal called luwaks. The coffee is made from their bean droppings (TMI)! |
![Entrance gate to the Pura Tirta Empul temple in Bali.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684751.OF5ESA5j.jpg) Entrance gate to the Pura Tirta Empul temple in Bali. |
![Hindu statue at the Pura Tirta Empul temple.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684749.AeK2I8kZ.jpg) Hindu statue at the Pura Tirta Empul temple. |
![Balinese are drawn to the temple and its sacred spring which is said to have curative properties.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684750.l7KldULZ.jpg) Balinese are drawn to the temple and its sacred spring which is said to have curative properties. |
![Balinese family feeding some of the large carp in the water.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684752.V3ZCSHFq.jpg) Balinese family feeding some of the large carp in the water. |
![Impressive gateway and door at the temple. Legend has it that the sacred spring was created by the god Indra.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684753.ZAr9lz8r.jpg) Impressive gateway and door at the temple. Legend has it that the sacred spring was created by the god Indra. |
![Indra's forces had been poisoned by Mayadanawa, so he pierced the earth to create a fountain of immortality to revive them.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133739631.JmTlRys7.jpg) Indra's forces had been poisoned by Mayadanawa, so he pierced the earth to create a fountain of immortality to revive them. |
![Steps and bougainvilleas at the temple.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684754.SS8dVcqi.jpg) Steps and bougainvilleas at the temple. |
![Within Pura Tirta Empul temple are shrines to Shiva, Vishnu, Braham, Mt. Batur, and Indra.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684755.MMODUrSi.jpg) Within Pura Tirta Empul temple are shrines to Shiva, Vishnu, Braham, Mt. Batur, and Indra. |
![Elaborate shrine with dragons.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684756.SD7ErX8n.jpg) Elaborate shrine with dragons. |
![Close-up of the dragons.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684757.oYiwucao.jpg) Close-up of the dragons. |
![The temple's main attraction is a long rectangular pool carved of stone, fed by the sacred spring via 12 fountains.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684758.S8Yzzsbk.jpg) The temple's main attraction is a long rectangular pool carved of stone, fed by the sacred spring via 12 fountains. |
![Worshippers first make an offering at the temple, then climb into the main pool to bathe and pray.](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684759.oXXepUra.jpg) Worshippers first make an offering at the temple, then climb into the main pool to bathe and pray. |
![My guide suggested that I bathe in the holy spring. I was still dealing with the runs from the holy spring at Tanah Lot temple!](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/73/691773/3/133684760.vFNotrdC.jpg) My guide suggested that I bathe in the holy spring. I was still dealing with the runs from the holy spring at Tanah Lot temple! |