Sunday Special – Bali, Indonesia

The fall weather continues its descent here in Western Canada. Although this part of the country does not experience the frigid cold weather associated with Canada we do get dampness to our bones from the rain that accompanies this season. The yearly tradition of folks discussing getaways to warmer locales continues. With this tradition at heart, today will be another warm destination.

The island province of Bali, Indonesia is located east of Java. Easily known to many as a sun destination,  the Island of the Gods has much more to offer. The southern region of Bali is among the most visited for these lush warm beaches yet the north also offers beaches – black sand beaches. The south also is popular with surfers and those enjoying an active night life. At the centre of the island is the city of Ubud. It is known as a cultural centre and offers much to see and do. The area offers popular cycling paths, beautiful trekking opportunities, historic Hindu temples, a plethora of colourful Balinese cultural performances, tasty cooking classes and more. Head to the east to visit Mount Agung, a stunning volcano with strong meaning to the island’s inhabitants. It seems to me that the small island of Bali has much to offer!

By Ubud Writers Festival [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)%5D, via Wikimedia Commons

By Yves Picq http://veton.picq.fr (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)%5D, via Wikimedia Commons

By Sanur_Beach_Panorama_Hariadhi.jpg: Hariadhi derivative work: Inkey [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)%5D, via Wikimedia Commons

Balinese Dancer – Photo Credit via Wikimedia Commons – taken and owned by Yves Picq

Balinese Food – Photo Credit via Wikimedia Commons – Taken and owned by Ubud Writers Festival

Sanur Beach, Bali – Photo Credit via Wikimedia Commons – Taken and owned by Inkey

Balinese Dancer – Photo Credit via Wikimedia Commons – taken and owned by Yves Picq

Balinese Food – Photo Credit via Wikimedia Commons – Taken and owned by Ubud Writers Festival

Sanur Beach, Bali – Photo Credit via Wikimedia Commons – Taken and owned by Inkey