Indonesia
PHOTO: Wooden Boats on the Black Sand Beaches of Amed in Northeastern Bali
Wooden boats hewn from a single log line the black sand beaches of Amed in northeastern Bali
Three Words to Describe: Vietnam, Bali, Cambodia, Thailand, and New Zealand
When I began this trip I decided I would select three words that best described each country I visited. Initially I was going to wait until the end of the trip and compile them all into one post, but I have decided to do this immediately upon departing each country, as the reasons for selecting … Read more
A Bit About Balinese Culture
The Balinese don’t celebrate wedding anniversaries. They don’t celebrate birthdays much, either. What they do celebrate is their religion. Hinduism is the center of their everyday lives, which are steeped in religious ceremony and tradition. Towns prepare for temple festivals by weaving intricate designs of young palm fronds onto long bamboo poles, which are then … Read more
