We've always wanted to visit Bali, this little gem of volcanic island that lures visitors from near and afar. Well, in December 2004, we did just that and thoroughly enjoyed all that Bali offers. This is the first of four parts of our Bali travelogue; it features sights from the eccletic shopping district of KUTA and our hotel, The MELIA BALI Resort in NUSA DUA. Please keep an eye out for our next 3 installments! For more of our other travels, click here
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Melia Bali Spa
Don't let this simple sign fool you. Walk on in and...well...bliss...
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Koi Pond
This koi pond encircles the interior of the hotel. Fancy having your...
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Around Melia Bali
Everywhere we turn, we are greeted with the soothing sounds of...
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Reeds & Weeds
From water hyacinths to...cat-tails that's how diverse the plant life is...
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Me and the Gong
A Balinese welcome would not be complete without this and yes, it did make us...
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A Massage Pavillion
A massage pavillion in Melia Bali. Look carefully and you can see a...
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Relax and Reflex
Check this out- imagine having a foot reflex session overlooking the sea!
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Our Massage Pavillions
It was difficult to take photos WHILE having our massages. Angie had...
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Massage Pavillion - Another look
Sorry...can't get enough of it!
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Frangipanis
Bali is a volcanic island and it's soil is fertile. Large varieties of...
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An Inquisitive Local
A local checking out part of our welcome fruit platter, right on our balcony!
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Sniff-sniff
Squirrels are a common sight around Melia Bali. You would know they...
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A Local SongBird
One morning we were woken up by this little one outside our balcony. Dave...
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Street Offerings
The Balinese practice a sect of Hinduism which promotes regular prayers and...
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Street Temple
Another view at a typical street temple.
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Temple Guardian
There are some protocols to observe before entering these temples. Do...
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Offerings
Offerings laid aplenty on the streets to appease the gods.
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Kuta Square
Welcome to Kuta. Here at Kuta square you would find the original...
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As wide as it gets...
The road in Kuta Square is as wide as it gets here. The rest of Kuta...
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Kuta Art Market
A typical shopping lane where cars, bikes and people zip by. Each lane...
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Biker Babe
This is Bikin' Balinese style. Sometimes you can spot an entire family...
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Skin Art
Tatto shops like this are everywhere in Bali. Care to bring a piece of...
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Bag some Bali Back?
Just in case you run out of ideas there's always the Hawaiian print beach...
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Kuta Buddha
...and when you run out of shopping choices you can always mix them...
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Toys, Trinkets and...Steering-wheels!?
Yes...you can find everything along the streets of Kuta and just when...
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