Day 26 - A photo of your favorite weekend Bali, Indonesia, May 30, 2009 I had the pleasure of visiting Bali for three nights and four days but I wasn’t able to sightsee at my own pace and on my own terms. I just tagged along to wherever the group decided to go so, unfortunately, I wasn’t able to tour the place on foot nor experience public commute, which I think are essential aspects in getting the feel of a place. One of the highlights of my short stay was exploring Garuda Wisnu Kencana Park and the Uluwatu Hill (as photographed). The limestone cliffs of Uluwatu overlooking the Indian Ocean were a sight to behold at sunset. There are no words to describe how gorgeous the scenery was. I remember staring out into the ocean and taking it all in because I knew that a week later I would be back in graduate school attending two classes I’d fearfully put off for three semesters. After taking this picture, we made our way to the Uluwatu Temple where we were treated to a live performance of The Kecak Dance, which is based on the Ramayana. It was an incredible show and I was so relieved that I was not chosen to take part in the performance hahaha! You see, the cast members (during various acts) would pull out audience members from their seats to dance along with them! Overall, it was definitely a weekend well-spent. I was not exactly in good spirits during this particular Indonesian sojourn but this weekend in Bali was the nice little distraction that I needed. I’m definitely coming back. * * * This entry a part of the 30 Day Picture Challenge

Day 26 - A photo of your favorite weekend

Bali, Indonesia, May 30, 2009

I had the pleasure of visiting Bali for three nights and four days but I wasn’t able to sightsee at my own pace and on my own terms. I just tagged along to wherever the group decided to go so, unfortunately, I wasn’t able to tour the place on foot nor experience public commute, which I think are essential aspects in getting the feel of a place.

One of the highlights of my short stay was exploring Garuda Wisnu Kencana Park and the Uluwatu Hill (as photographed). The limestone cliffs of Uluwatu overlooking the Indian Ocean were a sight to behold at sunset. There are no words to describe how gorgeous the scenery was. I remember staring out into the ocean and taking it all in because I knew that a week later I would be back in graduate school attending two classes I’d fearfully put off for three semesters.

After taking this picture, we made our way to the Uluwatu Temple where we were treated to a live performance of The Kecak Dance, which is based on the Ramayana. It was an incredible show and I was so relieved that I was not chosen to take part in the performance hahaha! You see, the cast members (during various acts) would pull out audience members from their seats to dance along with them!

Overall, it was definitely a weekend well-spent. I was not exactly in good spirits during this particular Indonesian sojourn but this weekend in Bali was the nice little distraction that I needed. I’m definitely coming back.

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This entry a part of the 30 Day Picture Challenge