Bali 2007 Day 2 - Kuta to Uluwatu

Rise and shine

woke up and was informed by the reception guy that Joker, Jos and Kechique (in the other room) had gone out earlier to the beach.  damn!...kene tinggal siott!...so latebirds sedi,scott and me followed suit to find 'em to no avail. as u can see...the beach was already full of people 

Kuta beach walkabout

  walk towards one end of the beach, where a famous western propaganda-franchised hotel is located

Love we take = love we make

The banner always right

Head back to our room. Apparently the other guys has started packing. After a quick goat-shower later, all of us had brunch at the same place we ate dinner last nite. 

A crowded Puri Agung courtyard

Our journey today bring us to Uluwatu, the southern most-tip of the island where we xperienced the Dreamland Beach, Padang-Padang and Uluwatu Cliff Temple had to offer

Day 2

Journey to Uluwatu

approximately after an-hour drive, we arrived at our first stop

Juicy

Dreamland 01

we must go down from a hill to reach the beach, through cliffs, houses and chalets (some still under construction).... but when you are there, you will never regret it.

very nice and hot...so some cold drinks up the terrace is an obvious move

See many people from up the terrace

Continue our journey to the nearby Padang-Padang, where we check-in at the newly-opened 'Guna Mandala Inn' [check out the brand-new rooms...not bad for a RM60 per room per nite ...(RM20 if you divide for 3 person per room)]

Guest List

Room 1 & Room 2

our final stop of the day...which proved to be spectacular.

Uluwatu temple

The view of the cliff is simple breathtaking, looking at the tiredless waves throwing themselves at the rock and the sweet smell of fresh air sweep in from the vast Indian Ocean.

We manage to arrive just before sunset, just in time to watch the Kecak Dance (aka Kecak Ramayana & Fire Dance). They say that every visitor to Bali should see at least one dance and if you plan to see only one then this should be it.

Darwin theory proven for a moment

Kecak dance 01

The dance consists of 5 set of acts, a combination of ancient ritual, dance & drama accompanied by a choir of chanting and singing men and women (..does it sounds like 'Sandiwara Semasa' show u've seen on TV? :)

Kecak dance 02

Among the colorful crowd are 6 black and whites

check out the short clip of the dance (note: for smooth viewing, pls let it buffer till end and then replay) 

Kecak Dance- Uluwatu Temple

While the crowd was enjoying the whole proceedings, somebody detected a babe...(no..not me...i'm innocent)

Hottie alert

The chance to take photos with Uluwatu Temple celebrities will not come to you everyday, so an aftermath chaotic pix session ensured...

Baliwood stars 01

 

........and the Oscar for 'Most Versatile Actor' goes to......................The Monkey

The Monkey and his sidekicks

The Monkey and Space Cop Jamban

So it was a fitting end to the day...drove back to our rooms in Padang-Padang and had dinner at a nearby restaurant.

The driver gives a thumbs up for the kecak dance. He has seen it 10,000 times

Scott and Joker waiting for dinner to be served

 

     end of day 2