Trip+-+Bali

After reading the Blog, which can be found here ( to be added), post any questions you may have about the lifestyle, food, schooling, festivals, codes of dress, anything to help you learn more about the Balinese Culture.

The class system and marital system. The tour guide told us that a person needs to marry someone in the same class and males are preferred than females and they inherit all the family money and when they marry, the female moves into the male family. However if there is only a female child, then are are treated like a male. A town gathers and decides where to direct the towns supply of water. They may decide to direct it to certain rice fields which means that some farmers are lucky whilst others are unlucky. Everyone is very nice and friendly. Never trust your tour guide's Eta (Yos time). || A large selection of savoury dishes are available for breakfast such as nasi goreng, spring rolls, noodles and omelette. This is different to Australia where we tend to have cereals and toast. Meats with sate sauce e.g. Pork and chicken but no beef because they are Hindu. Fried food e.g. deep fried leaves, banana pancake. Sticky rice pudding. Tjampuhan; banana pancakes. Oseng; Green Bean Salad. Rice Porridge || Random volts of lightening. || Hot and humid. Lots of people selling goods. Dense population in some areas. Lots of motorbikes, streets do not have walking paths so people walk close to the roads and that can be scary. There are also food and clothing stalls alongside the road, lots of tooting and bikes and cars dodging each other. || One of the dinners where we got to know each other sharing horror stories! The Hotel - the many stairs, the beautiful pools and ponds, trees and stunning views, wildlife (squirrels, frogs, large snails, spiders, lizards). The natural tropical beauty and lushness of the Ubud area. Meeting such an awesome group of friendly kids. So many experiences we have had so far have been memorable so it's hard to pick one or two! The beaches stunning views. Yos has been very helpful and has answered our questions very knowledgeably. Yos is always smiling and very fun to be around. || Sarongs Bintang tops and shirts || Great pools Delicious food Amazing service || Statues on the round about Better than expected - the natural environment is beautiful e.g. tees, rice fields Lots of plant life ||
 * Questions || Answers ||
 * What is something that you have learned about Bali that has surprised you? || They treat every thing as if they were human.Offerings to God are important. You can see them everywhere outside their homes, in shops and cars. Offerings always include a flower, rice, water, incence and a banana leaf.
 * What food has been offered? Is it good? || Nasi goreng which is like fried rice with chicken and spices.Mei goreng which are fried noodles, vegetables and spices.
 * What is the weather like? || Very humid, hot and sunny with a little rain.Sticky, muggy.
 * How was your flight? What was your first impression of Bali once you got there? || Friendly and welcoming (this includes bees!).The Balinese people we have met are gentle, peaceful, quiet and respectful and very pleased that we are visiting their country.
 * What has been your most memorable experience so far? || Kakak and the fire dance.The Temple - the beautiful view and statue carvings, walking through the market stalls to get there.
 * Have you bought anything from the markets? || Random merchandise.Souvenirs - hand crafted coconut shells, wooden turtle, coffee, jewellery, instruments (recorders, Balinese instruments like a guitar).
 * How is your hotel/ accommodation? || Amazing viewsFantastic hospitality
 * What activity's have you done so far? || Pool, beach, temples, coffee and chocolate plantation, silver smith.Check out the Blog! ||
 * Is Bali what you thought it would be? If not, what is different? || Every thing looks half finishedNo traffic control