MORNING: While shopping around Kuta, we stumbled upon a large procession walking down the middle of the street, this was a funeral service. Hundreds of men and women, musicians, and the brightly decorated casket traveled down the street toward Kuta Beach. We soon became part of the ceremony, making our way to the cremation area set aside on the beach. This was an incredible experience; the music, chanting, and ritual were unlike anything I have ever seen. Unsure at first, if photographing a funeral was a respectable thing to do, I soon realized that no one seemed to mind and was able to capture some great images of the funeral.
Although I did not know the name of the women who passed, its clear that she made a lasting impression in her community with well over 500 people are her funeral! Unlike American funerals that are usually filled with tears and morning, this was more like a gathering of the town to celebrate and honor a life well lived.
AFTERNOON: For Lunch we traveled south to Jimbaran, a large village known for its fishing settlement and traditional Balinese compounds. The beach is lined with thatch-roofed restaurants specializing in fresh seafood that the customer chooses and then is grilled and sent to your table. This was one of the best meals we have eaten here so far, and the views of the ocean, dotted with brightly painted boats and fishermen is a perfect setting to enjoy a meal.
EVENING: We made our way to the most southern tip of Bali to visit the Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple. This is one of Bali's most sacred temple and until the beginning of the 20th century only the princes of Denpasar were allowed to worship here. While walking around the temple, the sounds of waves crashing on the rocks below and herds of cows grazing in the fields nearby adds to the tranquil nature of this area. To my surprise there are hundreds of local monkeys that inhabit this temple, and many of them had newborn babies!
Coooool! Now lets see some photo's of you !
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