Articles tagged ‘rice fields’
Rice cultivation playing a part in global warming
By Nick | May 3rd, 2007 |
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Global warming is an issue that is gaining more attention. Whether you think its a man made phenomenon, or simply part of a continual cycle of heating and cooling, the fact remains things are changing.
Tumpek Landep: Blessing metal objects in Bali
By Nick | October 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
My return route took me through Penebel, back to Tabanan. On that main road I saw many small roadside ceremonies, with a priest sitting crossed legged in front of locals and vehicle. Outside one temple I stopped to photo a group of motorbikes.
Taking the steep road less travelled in Jatiluwih Bali
By Nick | October 1st, 2006 | 2 Comments »
In the shadow of Gunung Batukaru, this whole area is so fertile. The wet season brings rain from the SW and dumps it on the southern slopes. Slowly cruising through some stunning scenery, I passed a small tour bus. The driver had stopped on an outcrop, giving his passengers a chance to get out and [...]
Metting Muslim locals in Soko Bali
By Nick | October 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Soon after my lunch i decided to take a left turn and explore. Within 30 seconds I was on a quiet lane with a Balinese temple in front of me. lines of young school kids in brown shorts and orange shirts were on thero way home and yelled to me as I passed. After a [...]
Exploring in the Jatiluwih area in the highlands of Bali
By Nick | October 1st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Zooming up towards Bedugal I didn’t really manage to get anything to eat. Realizing that local Balinese food might be the only thing on offer, on quiet coutry lanes, I took the opportunity to stop at a roadside place in the Luwus area. Along this main road, are several large restaurants that cater to tour [...]
Trip to Jatiluwih in Tabanan Bali
By Nick | September 30th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Jatiluwih has been elected to the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The reason for this is the sweeping sawah (rice fields). and today I rode around the area taking a few photos.
Jatiluwih: World Heritage Site
By Nick | September 13th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The Bali mountain village of Jatiluwih, has become a World Heritage Site. World Heritage Sites are specific places (such as a forest, mountain range, lake, desert, building, complex, or city) of outstanding cultural or natural importance to the common heritage of humankind.
Jl. Drupadi Seminyak: Fast dissappearing rice fields
By Nick | September 7th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
This afternoon I rode down Jl. Drupadi in Semniyak, the location of my first house in Bali. Across from my old house at 16X, is the new office of Bali Land & Houses, the guys who rented me the house, what a small world it is.
Ride to Tabanan Bali
By Nick | May 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The clock is ticking and soon I will be leaving on a jet plane for Germany, to watch the FIFA World Cup 2006. Before leaving I wanted to take a cruise in the mountains, so this morning I headed out towards Bali’s ‘rice bowl’ Tabanan.
