The Travelling Fairy DancerUbud - Bali
November 13th 2008 07:37
My interest in Ubud was sparked after reading 'Eat Pray Love' by Elizabeth Gilbert. The village seemed to come alive on the pages of her book, and, upon visiting, it surpassed even those expectations.
Spying rice fields down tiny laneways, gawking at ornately carved doors hiding achitecturally beautiful homes and feeling the warmth of Balinese smiles all await in this lush, green corner of Indonesia.
Ex-pat gatherings are common in restaurants and bars and you realize very quickly why so many people come to Ubud; and never leave. The wide-ranging conversation topics are liberally peppered with information about new Yoga classes, peaceful meditation vantage points and where one might find original wood carvings.
Spirituality is evident always. Whether you see the Balinese go about their daily Hindu rituals or watch a performance of traditional dance, actions are imbued with spiritual meaning.
The jungle surrounding Ubud is alive with wild life and hidden mystery, where walking trails weave among temples and lead to tantilizing views of rice fields. A walk through the Monkey Forest offers shade from the unrelenting heat, but with the added pleasure (or danger) of hundreds of monkeys waiting to pounce at the slightest hint of food.
Lavish spa resorts and shops are dotted throughout the village - in abundance - so the opportunity to relax, for a quarter of the price at home, is never far away. Nor is the availability of the finest produce, waiting to be devoured in stimulating surrounds.
To be continued...
Spying rice fields down tiny laneways, gawking at ornately carved doors hiding achitecturally beautiful homes and feeling the warmth of Balinese smiles all await in this lush, green corner of Indonesia.
Ex-pat gatherings are common in restaurants and bars and you realize very quickly why so many people come to Ubud; and never leave. The wide-ranging conversation topics are liberally peppered with information about new Yoga classes, peaceful meditation vantage points and where one might find original wood carvings.
Spirituality is evident always. Whether you see the Balinese go about their daily Hindu rituals or watch a performance of traditional dance, actions are imbued with spiritual meaning.
The jungle surrounding Ubud is alive with wild life and hidden mystery, where walking trails weave among temples and lead to tantilizing views of rice fields. A walk through the Monkey Forest offers shade from the unrelenting heat, but with the added pleasure (or danger) of hundreds of monkeys waiting to pounce at the slightest hint of food.
Lavish spa resorts and shops are dotted throughout the village - in abundance - so the opportunity to relax, for a quarter of the price at home, is never far away. Nor is the availability of the finest produce, waiting to be devoured in stimulating surrounds.
To be continued...
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