Friday, March 2, 2007

Bali | Goa Gajah

The ancient hermitage of Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) near Bedulu is one of Bali’s most intriguing archeological sites, comprising a man-made grotto, elaborate stone carving and Buddhist stupas.

Bali | Kerta Gosa

The Kerta Gosa Hall of Justice is a small pavilion adorned with fantastic ceiling murals. In the 18th century it was Bali’s highest court of law.

Bali | Besakih

Besakih temple, Bali’s “Mother Temple” is a sprawling complex of shrines and pavilions set high on the slopes of sacred Mt. Agung

Bali | Bedugul

The cool highland resort of Bedugul, Bali, on the shores of Lake Bratan has become a popular retreat for tourists and residents alike

Bali | Batur Caldera

The enormous crater basin of Batur is a spectacular sight. Dominating its centre is Mt. Batur, Bali, a brooding, blackened cone that erupted four times last century. Six small villages eke out an existence within the walls of the caldera, peopled by a simple mountain folk known as Bali Aga (“original Balinese”.)

Bali | Bali Barat National Park

Bali’s largest nature reserve encompasses 70,000 hectares of rainforest and 7,000 hectares of coral reefs and is home to many rare species of fauna.