clicknick said:
Sure,
Enjoy your trip, the rains have stopped at Bali, so hope you get lots of sunshine.
Yes , it is a good time to go when the rain stop.
a. Bali is a small island, maybe smaller than Johore but the changing scenery it packs is simply too much, too beautiful and simply magical in 1995. I went there for jalan jalan for 10 days, not for photo. But I will not miss the following :
i. Tanah Lot for the seascapes.
ii. The dance and music performance at the villages - just ask and look around for the information when you arrive at the various places of stay.
iii. Ubud is the centre of art. There are also 3 villages specialising in woodcraft, storecraft and oil/watercolour drawings/embroidery art
iii. Berdugul is breath taking for the scenery, pine trees, fog and mist. The golf course area is one of the most beautiful places in Bali. Visit the 'botanical garde' around Berdugul - another magical land.
iv. Mt Agong is a must for their temples - do not miss, Along the way, the place known as 'Under the Volcano' is unique for their crater lake, volcano scenery, hot spring etc. Must try their crater lake fish if you can find - delicate and delicious.
v. Best of all are actually the processions - be it wedding / funeral etc. These you cannot plan, but keep your eyes open
vi. When travelling far north, I saw Balinese women bathing in the river, padi field water duct/reservoir etc. The ease and culture is captivating. I hope you can still glimpse this - not voyeuristically but for the fresh cultural taste. Otherwise go to their art museum and see the good old days.
If you plan a 4 days trip only, you will regret. Take it easy and enjoy every moment. Take up Nick recommendation about this Kadet driver offer - esp if he is knowledgeable and a willing guide. Balinese are wonderful people and really helpful. Having one as a driver, tour guide and comns/interpreter is something I will pay for - and then you can concentrate on shooting. Driving can be tiring too.
PS - you may laugh but these are the prices I paid :
a. Petrol cost is around half of Singapore's prices then.
b. Renting a small susuki jeep cost me $18 per day without driver. (special because of the 10 days rental)
c. Accommodation ( walk in ) is around $13- $18 per day with breakfast and tea. Some throw in laundry when you ask! Just choose what ever you fancy. I normally goes for those joints with the sea or ricefield right in front of me . Of course I am not talking about the Kuta or Legain, give this a miss - too dirty, too crowded and busy.
e. Flying there then cost me $600 pax alone - so the flight price now is a real steal.
f. Good imported food can be very expensive. But their local stuff is great too - their rice wine, coconut toddy is delicious and intoxicating. Don't miss but don't mix their mighty brews if you are driving, unless you want everything in soft focus :bsmilie: ...you have been warned.
