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The Great Yacht Race is on Again

by Barrie on August 31, 2010

The Great Yacht Race is on AgainAn old friend of mine came around to see us last night with some good news. I consider him to be an ‘old salt’, a man of the sea, and, one who regularly races yachts. Not the ones you see on the rivers but the big ocean-going ones. His news? Well, after thirteen years of being a non-event, the ocean-going race from the port of Fremantle in West Australia to Bali is on again and the date targeted is April/May

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The Nicest Chinese Temple in Bali – Griya KongcoWhen I first heard about this klenteng or Chinese temple I became excited at the prospect of viewing a Chinese temple I have yet to visit already having seen all on the island of Bali.

My aspirations were soon dashed when we ended up at a small temple in Denpasar down by the river. It was not the one. I glanced across the river and there glistening in the afternoon light was the golds, reds and yellows of several stupas.

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Tourists Still Waiting at Immigration

by Barrie on August 25, 2010

Tourists Still Waiting at ImmigrationMuch has been said in recent months [mostly complaints] about the Immigration desks at Ngurah Rai International Airport and their lack of ‘speed’ in processing newly arrived tourists. Despite assurance from the immigration department that this process would be vastly improved, as yet, it still remains the same.

Getting excited upon arriving in Bali and looking forward to a holiday in paradise isle is soon soured at immigration. Sure, there are times when it appears the long queues seem to be

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Photo of the Day: Pura Taman Ayun – Mengwi

by Barrie on August 24, 2010

Photo of the Day: Pura Taman Ayun – MengwiPura Taman Ayun was built in 1634 by the the Raja, I Gusti Agung Anom. The kingdom of Mengwi was powerful enough to control large parts of Badung, Tabanan and Gianyar from the first part of the 17th Century to the latter part of the 19th Century.

The temple is surrounded by a moat and is set on 3 different levels, the inner courtyard at the top having its own moat. The inner compound is complete with magnificent meru’s, bales

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A Few Do’s and Dont’s in Bali

by Barrie on August 22, 2010

A Few Do’s and Dont’s in BaliAt the moment Bali is buzzing with tourists and it’s a great time to visit this beautiful island. The weather is perfect and even better, the exchange rates for most currencies is higher than it has been. Besides that, Australians have a plethora of airlines vying for your bum on one of their seats on the Bali-Denpasar route. The price war couldn’t be better for us all.

Newcomers to Bali will, at first, be overwhelmed at the culture and the commercialism

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Things to Do in Central Bali

by Barrie on August 18, 2010

Things to Do in Central BaliFor visitors to Bali one of the most varied areas in culture, arts and antiquities is Central Bali. The area not only encompasses the vibrant ‘art colony’ of Ubud and its surrounding areas, it is an area rich in all the traveller would want to see and experience on their visit to the island.

Central Bali is a mountainous area and mostly popular for its art, culture, temples and lakes. With a prevalence of artistic, cultural, historical and scenic attractions, Central

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