Aug 162011
 

Just another chilled day. So, here are some pics of our days…

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15-Aug-2011 23:48, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 11.0, 5.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 160

More kitesMore kites

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More kites16-Aug-2011 01:39, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.0, 9.39mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 80

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16-Aug-2011 01:40, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.9, 25.0mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 80

 
Our hotelOur hotel

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Our hotel16-Aug-2011 01:40, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 80

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16-Aug-2011 04:11, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.0, 18.46mm, 0.2 sec, ISO 200

Presenting... Bust-A-Moves!Presenting… Bust-A-Moves!

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Presenting… Bust-A-Moves!

 
Lil' ol' me knows howta Crush-A-Burger!Lil’ ol’ me knows howta Crush-A-Burger!

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Lil' ol' me knows howta Crush-A-Burger!16-Aug-2011 05:03, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 200

Our regular stop for pastries and morning breadsOur regular stop for pastries and morning breads

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Our regular stop for pastries and morning breads16-Aug-2011 05:36, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 160

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16-Aug-2011 05:37, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 200

 
Goof!Goof!

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Goof!16-Aug-2011 05:39, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 400

 
Aug 152011
 
This pigeon was on the balcony when I woke up...didn't seem interested in leaving either...This pigeon was on the balcony when I woke up…didn’t seem interested in leaving either…

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This pigeon was on the balcony when I woke up…didn't seem interested in leaving either…14-Aug-2011 19:55, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.9, 25.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 160

Was waiting for the little bird (on the right halfway thru video) to come out as they flock this tree at nightWas waiting for the little bird (on the right halfway thru video) to come out as they flock this tree at night

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Was waiting for the little bird (on the right halfway thru video) to come out as they flock this tree at night

As you can see, more and more of the little birds come to this tree around 6/6.30 every night...As you can see, more and more of the little birds come to this tree around 6/6.30 every night…

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As you can see, more and more of the little birds come to this tree around 6/6.30 every night…

 
We tried a new restaurant with more traditional food - it was delish!We tried a new restaurant with more traditional food – it was delish!

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We tried a new restaurant with more traditional food – it was delish!15-Aug-2011 04:13, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 200

Avocada Chocolate (not such a winner w/o sugar) and a mix juice of green apply and starfruit (tasty!)Avocada Chocolate (not such a winner w/o sugar) and a mix juice of green apply and starfruit (tasty!)

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Avocada Chocolate (not such a winner w/o sugar) and a mix juice of green apply and starfruit (tasty!)15-Aug-2011 04:25, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.5 sec, ISO 100

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15-Aug-2011 04:29, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.5 sec, ISO 125

 

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15-Aug-2011 04:29, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.5 sec, ISO 160

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15-Aug-2011 04:29, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.5 sec, ISO 125

A beautiful and probably best meal we have had here.A beautiful and probably best meal we have had here.

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A beautiful and probably best meal we have had here.15-Aug-2011 04:29, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.5 sec, ISO 125

 
Plus Laksa soup!Plus Laksa soup!

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Plus Laksa soup!15-Aug-2011 04:36, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.5 sec, ISO 125

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15-Aug-2011 05:08, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.077 sec, ISO 800

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15-Aug-2011 05:31, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.4, 6.07mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 800

 

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15-Aug-2011 05:41, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 800

Would you drink any of these??? Found in the local supermarket for your drinking pleasure... ;PWould you drink any of these??? Found in the local supermarket for your drinking pleasure… ;P

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Would you drink any of these??? Found in the local supermarket for your drinking pleasure… ;P15-Aug-2011 05:44, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 100

 
Aug 142011
 

So, after our regular morning routine, we decided to go for a scooter ride to check out some other parts of the island. Originally, we headed in one direction, but the road took us to a different one and so we adjusted our destination a bit. We were hoping to get out to Tanah Lot which is northwest of the Kuta area along the coast. The main attraction of Tanah Lot is a temple along the coast. So, it was really less important that we saw the temple itself and more so that we got to see something different.

As we rode it was really amazing to see how many shops and tourists there were even outside of the Kuta/Legian area, which is considered the main bit. When we hit Seminyak, which is another major area, we were surprised at the expanse of the city lines. After getting through the busy downtown area and riding a bit further, we turned off the main road due to the insane amount of traffic. Since I do not drive the scooter, R has a heavy responsibility of navigating the roads with the crazy-locals on scooters and all the cars and trucks. So, we took a turn toward the beach and decided we had gone far enough.

Now the fun begins…

At the beach entrance there were some guys collecting money to pass on the road that goes along the beach. We were not intending to pass on that road and just wanted to park for a few minutes to enjoy the view. So, we parked outside of the area just a few meters from the gate and said we weren’t paying.

After having some fun in the huge waves and seeing a part of the coast that was more like we had expected for Bali (little food huts on the sand and fewer peeps), we went back to the scooter. It only took a moment to realize that our tire was flat…; it wasn’t flat when we left it. It became very clear that the guys were upset we had not paid them any money and had managed to slice a hole in the tire. Of course because we didn’t see them do it, they denied it….

Luckily, some security guards at a hotel next door offered to help us. They called the police for us, but that was pointless…. The guards tried to convince R that no one in Bali would do such a thing and that the flat probably was the cause of something else earlier…. Only problem is that when they pumped up the tire to check if there was a hole, it went flat in a matter of minutes. If the hole had caused a slow-flattening process I could believe them, but if it only took minutes, then I have to assume the worse….

In any case, we got it fixed and had an “adventure” for the day. Afterwards, we treated ourselves to drinks and dinner at Sheppy’s. R more than deserved the treat and I’m very very appreciative that he is the one driving through the crazy streets!

So, though I wanted a bit more excitement in a day, I think I may have asked for too much! 😀

Here are the photos:

Beach near SeminyakBeach near Seminyak

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Beach near Seminyak13-Aug-2011 23:50, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 14.0, 9.39mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

Crazy crazy waves hereCrazy crazy waves here

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Crazy crazy waves here

Waves!Waves!

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Waves!14-Aug-2011 00:00, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.2, 19.85mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 80

 

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14-Aug-2011 00:00, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 18.0, 25.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 125

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14-Aug-2011 00:00, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 18.0, 25.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 100

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14-Aug-2011 00:01, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.7, 13.09mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 80

 
Us playing in the ocean - not dressed properly for big ol' waves!Us playing in the ocean – not dressed properly for big ol’ waves!

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Us playing in the ocean – not dressed properly for big ol' waves!

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14-Aug-2011 00:10, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 11.0, 5.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 80

 
Got a flat tire...long story...Got a flat tire…long story…

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Got a flat tire…long story…14-Aug-2011 00:35, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.9, 14.0mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 160

The suspects for the cause of our flat...The suspects for the cause of our flat…

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The suspects for the cause of our flat…14-Aug-2011 00:35, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.9, 25.0mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 100

 
R off for the ride of his life to get the tire fixedR off for the ride of his life to get the tire fixed

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R off for the ride of his life to get the tire fixed14-Aug-2011 00:50, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 100

Oh so (not) useful police officer...Oh so (not) useful police officer…

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Oh so (not) useful police officer…14-Aug-2011 00:52, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 80

How many men does it take to change a scooter tire? (3?)How many men does it take to change a scooter tire? (3?)

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How many men does it take to change a scooter tire? (3?)14-Aug-2011 01:16, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.2, 19.85mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 200

 
5?5?

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5?14-Aug-2011 01:24, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.4, 11.43mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 160

Back on the road again in Seminyak country territoryBack on the road again in Seminyak country territory

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Back on the road again in Seminyak country territory

Countryside in Seminyak (or thereabouts)Countryside in Seminyak (or thereabouts)

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Countryside in Seminyak (or thereabouts)14-Aug-2011 01:29, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 11.0, 5.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 100

 
Aug 132011
 

Basic daily routine:

10/10.30 get up (if 10 – go to breakfast)

11 have coffee on balcony, listen to music, update blog, surf the Internet, etc.

1 go for a swim at the pool or continue sitting on the balcony

2/2.30 think about what to do later…

6/7 go out for dinner and dessert

11 back at hotel to watch some tv and sleep

Repeat!

Yep, that is the extent of most days around here. Occasionally it is switched up with an outing during the day (such as our visit to the beach), or like yesterday I had to get out and go for a walk around. This routine is nice for a couple of weeks, but when it is basically like this for two months, it does actually start to get a little boring…I mean relaxing is fun, but I tend to lose focus and interest in everything when this happens for too long….

So, here are some pics from the past two days:

Day 9

Kites fly all over in Bali - but hard to photograph...Kites fly all over in Bali – but hard to photograph…

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Kites fly all over in Bali – but hard to photograph…11-Aug-2011 22:59, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.9, 25.0mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 80

Kuta BeachKuta Beach

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Kuta Beach11-Aug-2011 23:51, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 11.0, 5.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 80

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11-Aug-2011 23:51, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 14.0, 8.8mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

 

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12-Aug-2011 00:20, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.9, 25.0mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 80

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12-Aug-2011 00:28, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.4, 11.43mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 80

 
I love these sand crabs that make the little balls...I love these sand crabs that make the little balls…

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I love these sand crabs that make the little balls…

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12-Aug-2011 00:31, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.9, 8.8mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 80

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12-Aug-2011 00:33, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 16.0, 11.43mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 160

 

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12-Aug-2011 00:34, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.5, 12.26mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 80

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12-Aug-2011 00:36, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 11.0, 5.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 80

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12-Aug-2011 00:37, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 13.0, 7.28mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

 
Big ol' jelly...Big ol’ jelly…

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Big ol' jelly…12-Aug-2011 00:41, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 80

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12-Aug-2011 05:41, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.5 sec, ISO 200

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12-Aug-2011 05:42, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 800

 

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12-Aug-2011 05:42, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 800

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12-Aug-2011 05:43, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.1 sec, ISO 800

The food looks good, but the taste is another story...The food looks good, but the taste is another story…

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The food looks good, but the taste is another story…12-Aug-2011 05:43, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

 

Day 10

Temple (?) across the street from the hotelTemple (?) across the street from the hotel

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Temple (?) across the street from the hotel13-Aug-2011 00:06, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 11.0, 5.0mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 80

Warehouse of necklaces and assorted accessoriesWarehouse of necklaces and assorted accessories

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Warehouse of necklaces and assorted accessories13-Aug-2011 00:11, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

Funny temple guys...Funny temple guys…

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Funny temple guys…13-Aug-2011 00:18, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 80

 

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13-Aug-2011 00:18, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

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13-Aug-2011 00:19, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 11.0, 5.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 80

Streetside food stand - see taxi drivers and locals eating this stuffStreetside food stand – see taxi drivers and locals eating this stuff

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Streetside food stand – see taxi drivers and locals eating this stuff13-Aug-2011 00:20, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

 
Don't know what these were, but thought they were funny...Don’t know what these were, but thought they were funny…

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Don't know what these were, but thought they were funny…13-Aug-2011 00:23, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.9, 25.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 100

Interesting looking store...Interesting looking store…

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Interesting looking store…13-Aug-2011 00:23, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.5, 12.26mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 100

Musical instrument storeMusical instrument store

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Musical instrument store13-Aug-2011 00:23, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.8, 17.22mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 250

 
Temple near hotelTemple near hotel

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Temple near hotel13-Aug-2011 00:24, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.9, 14.0mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 100

Pretty doorPretty door

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Pretty door13-Aug-2011 00:25, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

Side door to templeSide door to temple

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Side door to temple13-Aug-2011 00:25, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 80

 

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13-Aug-2011 00:25, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.7, 7.28mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

Inside the temple - I didn't go inside, just took pics from the side gate - :DInside the temple – I didn’t go inside, just took pics from the side gate – 😀

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Inside the temple – I didn't go inside, just took pics from the side gate – 😀

At last - a truck full of workers - g'nite!At last – a truck full of workers – g’nite!

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At last – a truck full of workers – g'nite!13-Aug-2011 06:14, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 800

 
It's a little dark, but hotel guy was using a bag on a stick to shoosh away the hummingbirds flocking to this tree...It’s a little dark, but hotel guy was using a bag on a stick to shoosh away the hummingbirds flocking to this tree…

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It's a little dark, but hotel guy was using a bag on a stick to shoosh away the hummingbirds flocking to this tree…

Thoughts on the Bali live music scene....Thoughts on the Bali live music scene….

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Thoughts on the Bali live music scene….

 

We’ve got some activities lined up for the next few days, so more pics coming!

Aug 112011
 

I’d like to post something interesting regarding our time in Bali, but as I’ve shown in the pics and posts, we have just been relaxing with no real serious touristy sightseeing or activities. Our major activity the other day was getting tattoos, which deserves a post on its own, so that is coming. In the meantime, here are a few pics from the past couple of days. 🙂

Our lovely poolOur lovely pool

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Our lovely pool09-Aug-2011 23:45, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

Our room is on the third floor in the corner (right-side)Our room is on the third floor in the corner (right-side)

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Our room is on the third floor in the corner (right-side)09-Aug-2011 23:46, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 80

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09-Aug-2011 23:46, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 11.0, 5.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 80

 

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09-Aug-2011 23:46, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 80

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09-Aug-2011 23:47, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 80

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09-Aug-2011 23:47, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.4, 6.07mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

 
Cool statue in the poolCool statue in the pool

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Cool statue in the pool09-Aug-2011 23:48, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.5, 12.26mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 100

Time for a visit to...Time for a visit to…

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Time for a visit to…10-Aug-2011 04:07, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 320

Sheppy's!Sheppy’s!

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Sheppy's!10-Aug-2011 04:08, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 250

 
Drinks make us happy!Drinks make us happy!

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Drinks make us happy!10-Aug-2011 04:08, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 320

Mixed Indonesian foodMixed Indonesian food

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Mixed Indonesian food10-Aug-2011 04:10, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 320

Arak shots - cross between brandy and tequila - followed by some Bali Cider makes it bearable.Arak shots – cross between brandy and tequila – followed by some Bali Cider makes it bearable.

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Arak shots – cross between brandy and tequila – followed by some Bali Cider makes it bearable.11-Aug-2011 04:30, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 11.0, 5.0mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 100

 

That’s it for this post! 😀

Aug 092011
 

It’s too early to be counting down how many days left, but I am reminded since we moved hotels today. We are booked in the Bali Kuta Resort for the next 15 days, which will be until the end of our visit. :*( So, let’s not talk about that!

Let’s talk about the good stuff. We’ve mostly been eating, sleeping, swimming, scooting and then repeating that most days. Today wasn’t much different, though we did stop to drop off our laundry just next to the new hotel. We also tried to eat at a “local-like” place, but it doesn’t seem as if the food is all that interesting here….

So, here are today’s shots:

You can see these funny pepper lights hanging from various store frontsYou can see these funny pepper lights hanging from various store fronts

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You can see these funny pepper lights hanging from various store fronts09-Aug-2011 02:56, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.1 sec, ISO 200

Laundry day...Laundry day…

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Laundry day…09-Aug-2011 02:56, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 200

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09-Aug-2011 02:59, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.4, 6.07mm, 0.04 sec, ISO 200

 
Time for a refill...Time for a refill…

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Time for a refill…09-Aug-2011 03:03, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.9, 8.25mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 200

A local storeA local store

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A local store09-Aug-2011 03:04, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.9, 8.25mm, 0.2 sec, ISO 200

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09-Aug-2011 03:04, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.0, 9.39mm, 0.04 sec, ISO 200

 
Don't see many of these ladies around, but now and then...Don’t see many of these ladies around, but now and then…

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Don't see many of these ladies around, but now and then…09-Aug-2011 03:07, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.067 sec, ISO 200

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09-Aug-2011 03:09, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.1, 5.4mm, 0.2 sec, ISO 200

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09-Aug-2011 03:10, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.7, 7.28mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 200

 
A light dinner...A light dinner…

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A light dinner…09-Aug-2011 03:29, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 320

And then dessert!And then dessert!

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And then dessert!09-Aug-2011 04:03, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.125 sec, ISO 200

Yummy, yummy in my tummy!!!!Yummy, yummy in my tummy!!!!

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Yummy, yummy in my tummy!!!!09-Aug-2011 04:10, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.077 sec, ISO 200

 

 

Aug 082011
 

We have become creatures of the night lately and so it is rare for us to be awake before noon. However, yesterday was a slight change and so we did a little scooting around the area. Originally, we thought we might try to ride to Nusa Dua on the scooter, but the road was crazy with people whizzing by and trucks driving too close for comfort. So, in the end, we did a loop and returned to the more familiar crazy streets around Kuta and Legian. Here are some pics, though:

Bali - TempleBali – Temple

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Bali – Temple07-Aug-2011 23:17, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 80

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07-Aug-2011 23:17, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 11.0, 5.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 160

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07-Aug-2011 23:18, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.9, 8.8mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 80

 

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07-Aug-2011 23:18, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.2, 19.85mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 100

Petrol standPetrol stand

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Petrol stand07-Aug-2011 23:19, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.8, 7.73mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

Cool looking treeCool looking tree

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Cool looking tree07-Aug-2011 23:27, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 100

 
Creepy big-head guy...Creepy big-head guy…

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Creepy big-head guy…07-Aug-2011 23:27, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.9, 8.25mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 80

Bali - Temple...Bali – Temple…

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Bali – Temple…07-Aug-2011 23:28, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.1, 10.0mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 80

Bali - main roads on scooterBali – main roads on scooter

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Bali – main roads on scooter07-Aug-2011 23:33, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 80

 

After a nice Balinese-style massage, we got some grub and had a quiet evening.

Seafood restaurant (Chinese)Seafood restaurant (Chinese)

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Seafood restaurant (Chinese)

Yummy dinner!Yummy dinner!

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Yummy dinner!08-Aug-2011 05:44, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 250

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08-Aug-2011 06:20, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 200

 
Nighttime scooter ride through the streets!Nighttime scooter ride through the streets!

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Nighttime scooter ride through the streets!

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08-Aug-2011 06:40, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 250

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08-Aug-2011 07:16, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.5, 12.26mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 400

 
The half moon shines upon the giant KFC bucket!The half moon shines upon the giant KFC bucket!

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The half moon shines upon the giant KFC bucket!08-Aug-2011 07:16, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.5, 12.26mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 400

Sportin' the best glasses ever!!!!Sportin’ the best glasses ever!!!!

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Sportin' the best glasses ever!!!!08-Aug-2011 07:18, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.25 sec, ISO 320

 
Aug 072011
 

We have found a lovely Australian hang-out to enjoy a refreshing beverage – Bali Cider! There are apparently only two locales that sell it in the area and so we have no choice but to continue to go back ….

Bali Cider is a beautiful drink!Bali Cider is a beautiful drink!

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Bali Cider is a beautiful drink!04-Aug-2011 06:15, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 1 sec, ISO 500

Our new favorite hang outOur new favorite hang out

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Our new favorite hang out04-Aug-2011 06:16, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 4.2, 18.9mm, 0.625 sec, ISO 400

 
Attempting to take a good picture of a truck full of workers...Attempting to take a good picture of a truck full of workers…

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Attempting to take a good picture of a truck full of workers…04-Aug-2011 06:42, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 4.2, 18.9mm, 1 sec, ISO 400

Tasty pepper shrimpTasty pepper shrimp

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Tasty pepper shrimp04-Aug-2011 07:05, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 1 sec, ISO 400

 

We have also been enjoying the rooftop pool in our hotel – J Boutique Hotel – which offers a nice view of the planes coming in and out of the airport and the ocean in the distance.

Rooftop pool at J Boutique HotelRooftop pool at J Boutique Hotel

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Rooftop pool at J Boutique Hotel07-Aug-2011 02:19, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 80

View from hotel rooftopView from hotel rooftop

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View from hotel rooftop07-Aug-2011 02:19, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 80

You can make out a plane that landed at the airport between the two towers in the back of the picYou can make out a plane that landed at the airport between the two towers in the back of the pic

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You can make out a plane that landed at the airport between the two towers in the back of the pic07-Aug-2011 02:19, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.3, 10.73mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 80

 

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07-Aug-2011 02:20, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 16.0, 14.0mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

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07-Aug-2011 02:20, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 16.0, 14.0mm, 0.01 sec, ISO 80

Ocean view from rooftopOcean view from rooftop

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Ocean view from rooftop07-Aug-2011 02:22, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.8, 17.22mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 80

 

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07-Aug-2011 02:23, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 80

 

We aren’t far from the Kuta Beach area, but the one closest to us is more used by the locals than tourists. We headed there last night to take in the sunset.

Heading to see the sunset at Kuta BeachHeading to see the sunset at Kuta Beach

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Heading to see the sunset at Kuta Beach07-Aug-2011 02:56, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.0, 9.39mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 80

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07-Aug-2011 02:56, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.0, 9.39mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 80

Local eateries at the Kuta beach area...mostly locals here...Local eateries at the Kuta beach area…mostly locals here…

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Local eateries at the Kuta beach area…mostly locals here…07-Aug-2011 02:56, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.0, 9.39mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 100

 

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07-Aug-2011 02:58, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 14.0, 17.22mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 80

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07-Aug-2011 02:58, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 14.0, 8.8mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 125

The beginning of the runway for the airport starts at the land area in the middle of the pic...The beginning of the runway for the airport starts at the land area in the middle of the pic…

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The beginning of the runway for the airport starts at the land area in the middle of the pic…07-Aug-2011 02:59, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 14.0, 8.8mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 200

 
This is the much less touristy southern portion of Kuta BeachThis is the much less touristy southern portion of Kuta Beach

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This is the much less touristy southern portion of Kuta Beach

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07-Aug-2011 03:11, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.5, 12.26mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 100

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07-Aug-2011 03:15, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.2, 19.85mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 100

 

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07-Aug-2011 03:15, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 5.5, 12.26mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 100

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07-Aug-2011 03:00, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.9, 8.8mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 160

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07-Aug-2011 03:01, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.9, 8.8mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 100

 

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06-Aug-2011 18:10, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 100

 

Mostly, it’s been all about the relaxing!!!

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07-Aug-2011 02:33, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 80

 

Here are some other random pics of the Kuta area:

Local gas station - full tank = 15,000 IDR (USD1.50)Local gas station – full tank = 15,000 IDR (USD1.50)

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Local gas station – full tank = 15,000 IDR (USD1.50)04-Aug-2011 05:24, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 1 sec, ISO 500

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04-Aug-2011 05:25, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.625 sec, ISO 400

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06-Aug-2011 06:09, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.2, 5.72mm, 0.067 sec, ISO 1000

 

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06-Aug-2011 06:10, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 4.2, 5.72mm, 0.067 sec, ISO 800

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06-Aug-2011 06:10, OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. TG-610 , 3.9, 5.0mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 800

 

More to come…

-T

Aug 062011
 

After a very late start to the day, we headed out to enjoy the beautiful sun. Our first stop was to get a scooter – then our new freedom opened up places to explore!

Breakfast! Yum!Breakfast! Yum!

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Breakfast! Yum!03-Aug-2011 23:45, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.167 sec, ISO 400

Street near Kuta BeachStreet near Kuta Beach

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Street near Kuta Beach04-Aug-2011 00:13, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 100

Bali - Kuta BeachBali – Kuta Beach

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Bali – Kuta Beach04-Aug-2011 00:17, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 6.6, 6.3mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 100

 

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04-Aug-2011 00:17, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 6.6, 6.3mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 100

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04-Aug-2011 00:17, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 6.6, 6.3mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 100

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04-Aug-2011 00:18, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 6.6, 6.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

 

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04-Aug-2011 00:18, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

Bali - offerings to the undergods (they like candy bars??)Bali – offerings to the undergods (they like candy bars??)

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Bali – offerings to the undergods (they like candy bars??)04-Aug-2011 00:21, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 100

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04-Aug-2011 00:21, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

 
Bali - scooter ride (traffic!!!)Bali – scooter ride (traffic!!!)

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Bali – scooter ride (traffic!!!)

 
Aug 052011
 

We arrived late at night in Jakarta and did not explore or see much other than the route to and from our hotel. There wasn’t much draw for us to spend time in a big, dirty city…

Scenes in JakartaScenes in Jakarta

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Scenes in Jakarta02-Aug-2011 22:18, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 100

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02-Aug-2011 22:19, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.02 sec, ISO 100

Jakarta - from Aston Cengkang Hotel to airportJakarta – from Aston Cengkang Hotel to airport

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Jakarta – from Aston Cengkang Hotel to airport

 

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02-Aug-2011 22:20, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.4, 7.9mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 100

JakartaJakarta

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Jakarta

 

Mostly, we were ready to get ourselves to Bali and see some sun! So, here are some more pics from our trip on the way to Bali:

CFC in Jakarta terminal 3CFC in Jakarta terminal 3

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CFC in Jakarta terminal 302-Aug-2011 23:01, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 4.1, 15.7mm, 0.067 sec, ISO 200

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03-Aug-2011 00:53, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200

A bit tight...A bit tight…

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A bit tight…03-Aug-2011 00:58, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 0.167 sec, ISO 400

 
Runway line-upRunway line-up

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Runway line-up03-Aug-2011 01:38, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.8, 12.6mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Bali  - volcano from the skyBali – volcano from the sky

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Bali – volcano from the sky03-Aug-2011 02:48, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.6, 9.4mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

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03-Aug-2011 02:49, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.6, 9.4mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 100

 

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03-Aug-2011 02:50, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.4, 7.9mm, 0.002 sec, ISO 100

Bali airport ride to hotelBali airport ride to hotel

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Bali airport ride to hotel

First night's dnnerFirst night’s dnner

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First night's dnner03-Aug-2011 05:31, NIKON COOLPIX S51, 3.3, 6.3mm, 1 sec, ISO 640

 

More to come…

-T

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