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Taman Anyan
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On our second day in Seminyak we awoke on the morning and had a great breakfast
at our villa by the pool - what an amazing way to start the day! After a dip in
the pool, we cleaned up and headed to the beach - which unfortunately was a red
flag day - no swimming as the current was too strong. We walked up and down the
beach for an hour or so then stopped into a small beach front bar for a smoothie
and rest from the heat. How beautiful watching the waves and surfers rolling in.
After the beach we decided to explore the town so headed inland - having no idea
which way we were heading! As it ended up, we were almost in Kuta - the next
town! we stopped and asked for directions an finally found our way back after
walking for about 2 hours (although the girl said it was too far we decided to
walk anyway). A short break for lunch in air conditioning (it was soooo hot!!)
then we headed out again in search of our hotel. After another 45 minutes or so,
we finally arrived - drenched!!! A dip into the pool, a quick rest and then our
driver Bobi arrived to take us to Taman Anyan and Tanah Lot. Taman Anyan was a
beautiful temple that is used only every 6 months for offerings. We could only
walk around the perimeter as you can only enter with a priest and during the
offering session - but it was beautiful. The funny thing is that on the outside
in a near by garden was a cock-fighting ring - still used today with some major
bets being laid down for the fight to the death - and although it seems against
all that the temple stood for, the spilling of the blood into the ground is used
to appease the evil spirits (gambling and all!!)
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Now off to Tanah Lot - a pilgrimage temple on a rock formation in the
sea. Although quite a sight to see, it is crazy busy with people - which
really took away from the entire experience. That being said, both Michael
and I were blessed with holy water (which is fresh water despite the rock
formation being surrounded by the ocean) so we could enter the temple
grounds - although only being allowed up 10 steps or so. I'd like to return
when there are no people around however I doubt that ever happens. We were
however able to get some amazing pictures (not of the spectacular sunset
however as it was too cloudy). After jostling the massive crowds of people,
we finally found Bobi and headed back to our hotel. Dinner that night was at
Nirvana - a well reviewed restaurant recommended by not only Tripadvisor and
our guidebook, but by Bobi as well. Not sure about the 5 star excellent
reviews but it was ok. Back to our hotel for the night before heading out in
the morning to Denpasar the Capitol of Bali.
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Funny how that is....that so many give a restaurant 5 stars and you walk away thinking 'Okay, marginal"...wonder how much all the others had to drink when they were eating there....?
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