Penida and Lembongan - some tension reliever, mind, body and soul.

The Trip started on Saturday morning. The group of 5 interesting women with a sea-riden guy. 

Started from Sanur, with the Maruti fast boat departing at 09.00 AM.

It cost 65k IDR /person

Our destination was Nusa Penida. 

The purpose: Praying in the Temples of Dalem Ped and Giri Putri Cave

I've only known how the plan was when we were waiting for the boat, all i brought was T-shirts and snorkeling gear. I borrowed "kamen"(balinese style cloth to wrap your lower part of body) from my friend.

So that I could enter the Temples.

Here's how the other looked like, all dressed up to visit the temples.

On the yards of Dalem Ped Temple

After finishing at Dalem Ped Temple, From the Pura Segara to the Pura Penataran Agung (I will have to get back to you on that), we continued our journey to the most visited Temple in Nusa Penida.

The Giri Putri Temple, Which is located in a Cavern in the hill.

Here is the view of the ocean, just opposite frome the stairs to Giri Putri Temple.

Fisherman boats at Nusa Penida

 and then we started climbing the stairs, it was already noon, and the sun is schorching hot.

With an offering for the Gods and some cameras, we went uphill to the entrance of the cavern.

steep stairs to Giri Putri Temple

Halfway to the entrance of Giri Putri Temple

Another view of the Shore

Entrance to the Giri Putri Temple

Praying at the entrance of Giri Putri Temple

After praying for blessing to advance, we entered the cavern, the opening was a small hole that we have to squat and crawl to advance. it was probably some 50 meters until the ceiling of the cave became higher and expanded into a big dome.
and then My camera became unusable :p


We got out of the cave after a series of ritual and ceremonies.
The weather was clear, the sky's blue, and here comes the fun side of our vacation.

We arrived at Lembongan Island by 4 PM and after some time walking (it was a long walk really)

we arrived at the bungalow, rest our feet and freshen up, and watch the sunset.

and the rest is total fun :)

Bali Log Date: 06.07.2012 - friiiiidayyyy...

Today, might not be the best day for me.
but I somehow feel electrified. I just lost my phone, I felt impaired.
I dont really feel down actually, just dumbfounded.
Somehow we are a digital slave already.
forgetting that we used to be all organic (and we still are)
but we are so attached to the electronic devices and 'gadgets'
that helps making our lives easier, yet somehow, sometimes, somewhat
lacking the old fashioned romance.

Hahaha... talking about romance...

Let's look at the big picture here.
Romance is, when you can look in awe, on a place or spot, and knew or had a story about it.
When you feel the back of your neck tingling, to the words and moments of your life.
One Piece had taught me about romance. I might get astrayed countless times,
but as I am writing now, an idea is forming, let's hope it's not too random.
And for 'romance' sake, I will fight for it.

The Romance Dawn is showing, and it is time for a new adventure.
One that you might not know where it leads to, but knowing your goal, you just do it.

Cheers...
Niki, Denpasar 6 Juli 2012

Saturday Sunset

This is the time when I defy everything and write to my heart content. You have to be structured, they said. Write the facts, and keep it objective. But my soul is flipped, and all I want to do is put all the words in my head into this electronic web log.
This is the day when I go out of the norm and decided to stay out of things that is my burden to bear, and feel as alive as I can be. And boy do I feel. The sun is setting fast and night came. Along with it came passion. Things are moving fast and slow, the conversation was going nowhere and we were clinging to each other. There is nothing in the future, nor the past. There is only now. And the 'now' felt so good. Then, time starts ticking again. Reality bites, sun burns, water spraying, the smell of coffee doesn't help, the wind is cold, words came out.
And I just sat there, lingering in the sands of time, feeling it flows between my fingers, unable to grasp, unwilling to follow, standing against the wind with only a thin piece of garment. Succumbing into the hopelessness, and smiling at the great big wave of change. I'm drunk, addicted, captivated, light-headed, yet sober. Suffocating on all the air around me.

Then there is the light of dawn.
And I'm blessed, though I don't know how.

Niki, Denpasar 1 Juli 2012 - just being mellow