This is how we take over Bali Day 4

So this is our last day to experience in Bali.




Today we had to gather a bit late at 11 am. But Diya n I woke up so early that we decided to go out after breakfast. Many shops were still close at 8 am. Luckily, this one shop that I saw last night from inside the van that sells this red indian hat already opened. Ive been wanting to buy this but couldnt find in Malaysia. I bought it for Idr200000. After that we went to few other shops to buy souvenirs for our friends at home before we headed back to the hotel to get ready.

Today, first place to visit is Turtle Conservation Centre.We learnt types of turtles and how are they been taken care of. It was just a short visit before we headed to Nusa Dua. Before we stop at the beach, we went to eat Nasi padang nearby Masjid Agung in Nusa Dua. 

After they done with prayers, we went to Pandawa Beach. It is spectacular scenert, blue sea water. The wavess.

We spent few hours here before we went to Uluwatu Temple.

Some went fir swimming while some played the water sport.

We reached at Uluwatu Temple just before sunset to watch the kecak dance.

A lot of people already came to book their seats. Before that, we were warned by the local about the monkey. The monkey might steal from you. Even your slipper! That is scary.

Can't say enough about the performance. It was incredible.The sunset over the ocean cliffs at Uluwatu is the perfect backdrop for the show, it was as much of an attraction as the show.It's rare you see a large group of people from literally all over the world, sitting together, and laughing hysterically together.

                                          



Uluwatu Kecak dance marked our last experiencing Culture in Bali, But it didnt meant we are going back to Malaysia yet :D

This is how we take over Bali Day 3

Today, we leave Ubud for Kuta. Well Ubud has been nice to us but we have to move to Kuta.

Our first stop for today was ARMA which stands for Agung Rai Museum of Art. But insde this museum, they also have resort. So, its actually a combination of museum and resort. Im so impress with the detailing on every wall inside this area. Every detail on te wall has its own story.

inside the art museum

Next our destination is Pura Tirtha Empul. Which is also known as Water Temple. 

The main attraction of this Pura is the long sacred pool carved of stone, filled with koi and fed by the sacred spring via 12 fountains. Worshippers first make an offering at the temple, then climb into the main pool to bathe and pray. I heard the local said that every fountain has different meaning. The worshipper has to go to each of the fountain and bathe and pray. But some of the fountain they cannot bathe because its for bad dreams. 

Our third stop is Tegalalang. The main attraction here is the Rice terraces at the hill.

There are several cafe and restaurants, selling food and drink. You can enter into one if this cafe, and enjoy the view of Tegalalang rice terrace Ubud Bali, while enjoying your drink.

Along The ubud road, there have small shops selling souvenir, clothes, paintings and stuffs. 

The last stop before we go to Kuta is Tanah Lot to watch the sunsetttttttttt. When we reached there, the place was already full with crowd. They all came to watch the Sunset. The weather was so hot. Very hot. When we came, it was a high tide. So, we couldnt walk on the road. But we managed to get a spot to sit and watch the sunset. I saw many cross the sea with a local guy hold each of them,. The water was at waist level. I did not dare to go. So I just watch from far. Watching people from all over the world. 

After the sunset, we moved to Kuta for check in. Our hotel is located at Legian street. 

The Legian street. outside of our hotel.

After shower that night, Tahsin Diya and I went out to find halal food. It was just nearby our hotel. walking distance. Then we strolled around and meet up with the rest to go to Hard Rock Cafe. At first we decided to walk, wich we already walked halfway actually but then they cannot tahan and we took cab. hahaha. It is just 10 mins away to Hard Rock Cafe but then I paid RM30 for the cab. :| We went just to buy tshirt and then went back.

Kuta and Legian are very famous with money changer scam. Dont ever change money at the small shop even though they wrote Authorised on the sign board. Confirm scammer! 

This is how we taking over Bali Day 2

I had a good long sleep last night. I dont know about others. But Im sure they had good one too. So today, we had to be ready by 8.30 supposedly cuz our appointment with Floting Leaf Bali was at 9am. But unfortunately, the breakfast was late delivered to us and the van also arrived a bit late.

Luckily, the breakfast was nice. Banana is never my thing. But their Banana pancake memang superb!

After I had my breakfast, while waiting for others, Diya and I went to check what do they have down the staircase beside our stay. The environment feels like the one inside Temple Run game, haha. They have a very small shallow river beside an unintended small temple I guess. We took some pictures and videos. And then we had to climb up back. Kind of regret went down there cuz I started to sweat already. hahahaha.

macetttttt at sukawati market.

well. Here is our second day group selfie :D We were on our way to send Yuuki and Mona to Maya Ubud Resort for them to do the precedent study for Design class assignment. 

This is Sukawati Art Market where Sisho dropped the rest. Except for me and Diya. BECAUSE WE TOO HAD TO GO AND DO OUR PRECEDENT STUDY at Floating Leaf Retreat. So we missed the chance to experience whats around the market. But it's okay. :)

So now, its just the three of us. Sisho is taking us to Floating Leaf Eco Retreat. Sian Sisho. hahaha

We were 1 hour late. We reached there at 10 am.

Floating Leaf Eco Retreat is surrounded by paddy field. 

We were welcomed by the staff named Mr Heri. The staffs were very friendly. They greeted us with drinks. We had about 1 hour tour with Mr Heri explaining about the place. Every single place is explained with details and it helps us a lot with our precedent study. 

I was told that the place is designed by the owner Mr Mikako. He is a professor but not an architect. But all the idea of this amazing place is from him. He wanted to create a space where there is no boundary. He wanted when people stay there they feel connected to the nature. This retreat is designed with an open space plan.  and the ambiance of the place really makes me feel at home. That is also one their main objectives. To make their guests feel like at home. They also have yoga class which is conducted at the top floor of this retreat. 

This is the bridge that connects the office and lounge area to the rooms.

these are the lounge area at the"lobby"which is above a small fish pond. 

The bridge at first floor

This is where the yoga class is being conducted. It is located on the top floor. Besides, yoga, this is also the place where they gather around and play games.

The pool water contains salt 

The person who brought us around.

Thank You Floating Leaf Bali!

And so we continued our journey to the next destination. 

Green Village.

We were already late when we arrived there. And we only managed to go to one of the houses je.

What is so unique about this place is that, it is built up with 99% of bamboo! That is Eco enough guysss. This place is designed and hand-constructed by the famous Ibuku. They said that each houses is custom designed with different designed. Its located nearby the Green School, which is also designed and constructed by Ibuku team.

One of the bedrooms in the house. There is no fix wall. Everything is blend well to the nature.

Green Village Group Pic :D

After Green Village, We went to where they made and process the bamboo. There is no picture there because we are not allowed to take picture. There we learnt a lot on how the bamboo is being processed. How it is being made into furniture and the structure. How they choose the bamboo from the tree. 

After that we are taken to Green School. It is just 5 minutes drive away from the factory.

Greenschool is an amazing school which apply sustainability in their education system.

Besides the essential core subjects like maths, english and science, they also have creative art curriculum and green studies curriculum. Their school doesnt look like what most people think of how school should be like. Green school is made of bamboo, a local, natural and renewable sources. Being close to the nature, the classrooms built without walls which is a good learning environment for the students. It is located along the Ayung River. Education at green school is to prepared for the Green Leadership for tomorrow. They aim to be the first model of first sustainable education in the world.

                                      

Our last stop for today is Bale Udang Mang Engking. It is a restaurant btw. hahaha

They have 2 branches. One in Kuta and one in Ubud. The one that we went is in Ubud. Finally, we had our lunch+dinner. So hungryyyy. I was okay with anything Diya ordered cuz too tired and too hungry to think. haha. So she ordered a set of food for 4 pax. We shared with Tahsin and Chee Keat.

This is how the food look like.

This set cost Idr250000 without drinks.