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 :)

Random Shots - Bedugul, Tanah Lot, Seminyak, Kuta

 Not in the mood for words...

Enjoy!

Daily Log in Bali 08.21.2011 - Beach time...

Log Date: 08.21.2011

Got out of the house at 10.40AM, went to Denpasar to meet up with a friend, and off we go to Nusa Dua. Went to the (Geger) beach (I think), found a perfect isolated spot to sit around and chat. Didn’t took me long to get off of my clothes and dive in to the water, it was a nice swim, a little too shallow but the water was nice. Swim for a while, got back to my friend on the shore, she was not swimming because she didn’t bring any change of clothes, it’s too bad.

Walks around the beach, found a dead porcupine fish on the shore, walks some more and sits at someplace with tree canopy. 

 And then it’s time to go. promised to meet my Lomo friends at McD Jimbaran, we are going to yet another beach. Blue point beach a.k.a. Suluban Beach, Uluwatu. The view was superb, too much to handle. A cliff, with stairs down to the beach, shops and restaurants along the way, and many nooks and crannies, before we finally got to the white sandy beach.

We stayed until the afternoon there, taking pictures and many pictures. Walks around the beach, and I decided to take a dip again. The water was colder down here. Still it’s nice to swimJ. 

Pictures of us, taken with a LOMO HORIZON Camera, Black and White Film, 

All pictures by Stevanus Bayu

After sunset, we went back to Jimbaran, and ate dinner at Tuban. Talks about next project for Lomonesia Bali, and promised myself to update it soon so that things are going well. These people really need more encouragement and movementsJ.

Finished with dinner, delivered my friend back to Denpasar, and went for a cup, make that two cups of coffee. Went home, ate sushi and sashimi, talks about my day with my aunt, she tells me about her day. Change my bed sheet, and ready for bed. Let’s hope for a good day tomorrow. Another happy Sunday indeed…