OBUD- Am so behind on journal- it really is incrdible how time just whizzes by of a day- read,sunbathe, eat and drink smoothies but just never seem to get to the Internet cafe to jot a few notes down -no excuses just having a lovely dime. Here we go- Obud is lovely- there is a tranquility here not found on the coast. It is touristy -but seems slower and cooler for sure. Industry along the way-STONE carving,WOOD carving -which involves huge detailed s...

10/07/06 OBUD_- It is lovely - a kind of Asian Portabello road- lots of shops- arty farty,Bohemian,nick nacks and also elegant chic- lots of tut and fun to brouse. Close by teh rice padi fields are lush green and the general surroundings are aesthetically lovely and varied. It seems much in Bali is consciously elegant and thought has been dedicated to where offerings and altars are placed -all kept immaculately.So much time and money is given to ceremonies - ...

History of Bali- Java spread its infulence into Bali in 1019-1042 during the reign of King Airlannga.When he was defeated and dethroned , he fled into the forest of Java -gradually gaining support , he became one of Javas freatest Kings. His mother went t Bali -remarried and there the link to Bali was born. During 7th Century Bali embracd Hinduism. 1292-Bali gained independence from Jave with the death of Kertanegra 1597-The Dutch invaded 1894- Th...