Bali. The first thing that comes to mind is sand and sea. It is actually both of those and more. It is a place where one can be oneself without judgment and relax. After all, with the amount of tourists flocking into Bali, locals do not look at you as if you are some unidentifiable foreign object but as an equal.
Bali thrives in its own pace - a pace where one can enjoy the view and where one can literally stop and smell the roses. It does not hurry you to finish your day but lulls you into night. Malls, restaurants, and resorts dot theshoreline, which encourage easy transition from created space to one of natural beauty.
As the sun sets in the horizon, one can still feel the Bali vibe as if to say the day is just beginning. It resonates in the crowded streets, echoes along the darkened beaches, seen along bars, pubs, and restaurants teeming with patrons. Viewed through the eyes of a first time tourist, it is as if the allotted days spent here will never be enough to explore what the island has to offer.
As the sun rises to greet the moon, we are welcomed by rain. Rain did not hamper our explorations of coffee plantations, cool mountain views, sacred water holes,monkey sanctuary, and local cuisine.
Despite the steady pace of Bali, we had to return to reality and bid it farewell. As an oft saying goes…this is not goodbye but see you later. We shall definitely return for another Bali experience and hopefully a longer one at that.
This entry is written by a good friend, Catherine T. who is a graphic designer. She also shares the same passion for food, travels and photography.
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Thanks and cheers,
M.
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