KUta Beach Surf Lessons

Mr.Tanarat the guys who's booking surf lessons today. 4 of them stay in Bene hotel Kuta, and book surf lessons for two days on 12 - 13 of july 2014.

We have a great day in Kuta beach, we do a lesson in Kuta beach, which is good beach for totally beginner, and quite save beach cause of sand bottom. Before we get wet, the coaches give the information about the surf theory on beach. Board character, how to stand up, right board position, right stand up positions, safety, and surf regulations.
After all done, then we go to the water. Enjoy the warm water of Kuta beach, and ride the board with surf guide assist.

What we do?, 10 minutes surf theory on a beach, 10 minutes warming up on the beach, first session 45 minutes on water. back to the beach to take a rest for 10-15 minutes. And 45 minutes for second session. after we done the coach review each surfer, to improve their skills in a future.

Pig Stone Beach

From the word "Batu Celeng" then local surfer call it "Pig stone" located in West coast of Bali, next to Tanah Lot Temple, about 20 minutes by car Pig stone beach is a beach with black sand beach, volcano reef, and natural beach in Bali. Not like other famous beach in Bali, Pig stone beach is good for surfing, dirt bike and even for horse riding. During the sunset, you can enjoy the scenery of the beautiful sunset and beach in there.

For surfer who like to explore Bali waves, this is one place that you can surf only on dry season, Low tide is not recommended. Mid to high tide is the best time to surf in here. In front of river mouth there is spot, left waves direction, powerful and fun waves. Beware by the end section, cause of beach break. There is a reef break, but do not worries it still quite save. Mostly no current, and beautiful scenery during the sunset time.

When you Surfing or just enjoy the scenery in here, There is no warung, toilet, restaurant or other facilities in here. Please be mind to bring all you need during you visit this beach.

Taman Ayun Temple

Taman Ayun Temple is a royal altar built in 1634 by the founder of the Mengwi Kingdom (1627-1891). The second-largest temple in Bali consist of forecourt, a central court and a spacious inner court. The temple is surrounded by a moat with lotuses, giving it the feel of a garden sanctuary. Betond the moat, the temple lies on slightly raised ground. A tall stone gateway separates the forecourt from the central court, While the inner court is surrounded by a stone wall. Within the inner court are Merus, dedicated to various deities and spirits. In  total, there are 50 shrines and pavilions in the temple complex. The Cultural of Bali Province, including the Royal Temple of Pura Taman Ayun, was inscribed on to the World Heritage List in 2012.

The temple is located in Mengwi Village, Badung district. Taman Ayun Temple actually is a fortress of Mengwi Kingdom, where it surrounded by lake. Taman Ayun Temple is strategically located beside of main roadway between Denpasar to Singaraja. And it owns the beautiful temple building with multistory roof and Balinese Architecture. The wide beautiful landscape garden in front courtyard to welcome all visitors who came and visit Taman Ayun Temple.

Bali Traditional Dance

As the sunset over Uluwatu cliff, around 800 spectators sat encircling the stage eager to observe the famous Uluwatu kecak dance about to start.
Right at 6 p.m., Around 50 bare- chested dancers entered the stage; a priest dressed in white sprinkled tirta (holy Water) and chanted prayers for the soon-to-start dance. While performances of the Ramayana story can be found in traditional Balinese dance in other places on the island, including Kesiman in Denpasar and Batu Bulan Gianyar, none of them can beat the exotic of a Kecak dance some 50 meters above sea level on a cliff, with the sunset and surround sound of the breathtaking waves as its backdrop.

The Kecak Dance in Uluwatu includes snippets of the love story of Rama and Shinta, the demon King Rahwana who kidnapped Shinta, and the helpful Laksmana who assisted Rama in saving Shinta. In one full our the dynamic movements of the dancers - a mixture of supple, funny, upbeat and intense movements, and their continuous a capella melodic chants told the story. The figures of Hanoman, Delem and Lenda-Lendi performed fresh multilungual jokes in Balinese, Indonesian, English and even Chinese, adding even more color to the presentation.

The monkey king Hanoman confidently sat among the spectators, joking and taking photographs with his fan, his interaction adding the Uluwatu experience. But the fun came to an end and was soon replace by suspense when Hanoman was surrounded by a circle of fire. He played with the fire balls, kicking some to the spectators who screamed in surprise and fear. At the end story, Hanoman managed to break free from the fire circle and rescue the goddess Shinta as the sun Wholly set over  the cliff and darkness fell. The Uluwatu Kecak Dance is well worth watching and can be enjoyed daily at Uluwatu temple in Uluwatu Village. Except on religious Balinese holiday such as Galungan, Kuningan and Nyepi. The Temple is about one hour by car from Kuta. The temple is also reachable by Trans Sarbagita feeder mini buses from Kelan, Tuban and Garuda Wisnu Kencana bus stops.

Wood Carving Bali

The Mas Village Ubud does have many galleries. But only few is worth your time if you are a serious collector of wood sculptures. I would recommend the Manis Gallery (huge collectionof master-pieces and work by anonymous carvers), the Tilem Galleries (the small galleries include of mostly expensive master-pieces) and the private huge galleries of master-carver Wayan Mudana (truly a genius). There is also a huge galleries of quality pieces in the Taksu Bali Gallery in Peliatan (opposite the babi guling restaurant). The pieces by anonymous carvers are very reasonable price-list. You can easily get 50% discount, if you are willing to spend USD 1000, you can get a museum quality sculpture that will delight you for live. They can take care for shipping for you too at very reasonable cost. If you are not buying wood sculpture in Ubud, you have come here for nothing. There is art market near Ubud center is a dump that you should skip completely unless you are interested in penis-shaped key chains.

This is an amazing local knowledge of the native village of Mas Ubud. From the author’s observation that calculates the surrounding villages with an area of about 49km2 and population of nearly 3000 inhabitants, it was found that an astonishing fact. There are 10 pieces of banyan trees still alive growing around the village of Mas. There are three pieces of striking on the roadside village are still many and memorable haunted. Could be mistaken author’s calculation, because there are many large trees were not the authors include in the calculation. Temlenear the parkthere Jambe Buk 2 large banyan tree, and a little to the south near Market Pekaraman 2 pieces large banyan tree that shaded the street merchants selling.

When you are in Bali do not miss this one place, A good village potency rich art, culture, ecology and religion, From Denpasar is only 20 kilometers to the direction or heading to Park City Tampak Siring. A unique blend of creative art diversity of the population with the villagers of adherence to the rules of customary and religious, Mas Ubud makes it as one of the important tourism destinatiomn in Bali.

Silver Smith And Jewellry Bali

The village of Celuk, Located 4 km southwest of the Sukawati Distirct, is also Bali’s major center for goldsmith and silversmith. The main road of Celuk is lined up with galleries and workshops. Celuk is usually stop aver on tour itineraries to the central and northern regions such as Ubud And Kintamani. The silver and gold shops line the roads approximately 7 km northeast from Denpasar. The village of celuk is also link between Bali’s Batubulan-Mas-Sukawati-Ubud ‘Golden Pentacle’ of artisans and craftsmen.

The gold and silver craft here are of hiogh quality and feature unique and elaborate designs as the craftsmen are known for their skills and their industriousness. Almost all of the households in village are home to jeweller families and each Celuk Villager possesses artistic skills in developing and executing intricate designs and varying patterns. The gold and silver items they produce include souvenirs and mass export items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, earings, , studs, broaches, and many other Balinese ceremonial accessories and adornments.
Heading eastwards along the Celuk Street through fare, immediately visible are the rows of galleries and art shops dealing with gold and silver. Several spots also feature items other then jewellery such as uniquely designed silverware; elephant motif spoons, floral design-rich forks, plates and trays and more is for sale here.

 As a tourism destination, Celuk welcomes visitors by the day who come to see the elaborate designing and production processes up close and witness a work of art in the making. Also, produce can be purchased directly here. Many of the households act as galleries, showcasing items in their front houses through glass displays and other are viewable in their workshops.

Ubud King Palace

Puri Saren or King Palace Ubud is located in Gianyar regency of Bali province. Located in the heart of Ubud. By the end of monkey forest street up to north. on the right side of king palace, there is a traditional market. a short stroll to Puri Lukisan Museum, Lotus Cafe, Casa Luna Restaurant, art performance stage and many other dining and entertainmentvenue in central Ubud, Puri Saren Agung has easy access to most of interesting places in Baliand only 1,5 hours drive from Ngurah Rai Airport. Puri Saren Agung is the place where Ubud’s long tradition of home stays all began, more than 80 years ago, When Bali first started to attract bohemian artists from around the world. Renting one of five traditional stone bungalows in the sumptuous royal courtyard is still quite an experience, and every night the palace comes alive with the sound of Gamelan music as Balinese dances are performed just across the wall from Puri Saren Ubud.

Holy Water fountain in Bali

Tirta Gangga  meaning of the Ganges in Balinese, is one of the world’s romantic gardens out of times. Gushing spring flowing from beneath an ancient Banyan Tree and holy temple fill the myriad reflecting and swimming pools that grace the Water Palace. The prominent 11 tiered lotus fountain has become the symbol for Tirtagangga since its creation by the late King of Karangasem in 1948. After a tour of the Versaille Palace in France, The King was inspired to create his second water palace in the mountain overlooking his kingdom. The water of the holy spring have been praised by island healers for their healing and youth giving powers. Those the King named them after the holy river ganges in India which is famous for this qualities. It is said that if one bathes in the waters of Tirtagangga on the full moon you will be blessed with lasting youth and your illnesses will be healed. Tirtagangga is  the “fountain of youth” of Bali