Om Swasti Astu

... is the traditional greeting in Bali. 
I am having a thoroughly relaxing time in this beautiful, peaceful and spritual place. My classmate Pande picked me up at the airport and took me around to some of the temples, beaches and restaurants as well as arranging my presentation at the university. 

Pande looking over my 'frog' coconut drink

Pura Pusa temple

My hotel - Artini 2

This morning I had breakfast with some fellow travellers and simultaneously we called our hotel an oasis - a lush, calm, quiet enclave hidden away from the tourist bustle.   Today I took a tour with two others, a small group who were able to convince our driver to only go to the spots we wanted to see. In the process I made new friends. Here are some of the things I have experienced.

The local way of life

Samples from the local coffee plantation

Batur Mountain. The Volcano last erupted in 2004

Rice fields

Inhabitants of the Monkey Forest