This was the fourth time I have been to this beautiful Island - the majority of the population are Hindu and everywhere you go are "offerings"; every house has its own temple ranging from a very simple one to elaborate buildings. Each night the owner of the land our villa was built on came round with her children and put beautiful creations made up of banana leaves filled with frangipani, various other tropical flowers and incense sticks outside all of the rooms. We looked forward to her visit every evening, it was a very beautiful and peaceful time.
These are just a few of the many photos I took over the weeks - hope you enjoy them.
view from the villa
life still goes on as it always has done
took this in a garden at a villa I visited
entrance to a Balinese house
another entrance
loved this pink combo!
off to temple
end of the procession
silks at the market
shoppers paradise at the markets in Ubud
there are beautiful gates everywhere
silks at the marketshoppers paradise at the markets in Ubudthere are beautiful gates everywhere
stunning sunset
the garden is full of beautiful features
Helaconia - aren't they gorgeous?
flower petals for the offerings
evening offerings
flower petals for the offerings
evening offerings
making more elaborate offerings - these are all carved from coconut leaves
the work that goes into these is amazing
driving in Bali is like being part of the Wacky races! the good thing is that there is no road rage and plenty of calming statues to look at!!
I got very healthy in Bali - overdosed on mangoes though
another beauty outside an outdoor shower
7 comments:
Lucky you! Your pictures look awesome. I think I could wander for days in that market.
Looks gorgeous...I'm so jealous!
Quelle belle idée de partager avec nous ton voyage à Bali au travers de tes magnifiques photos.
Tu m'as offert un instant d'évasion entre deux fauteuil.
Pascale
Thank you all for your comments - apart from having a totally relaxing time, I also found so much product - and manufacturers to get things made. I will do a post on my new homewares range when I get the samples! Very exciting!
Bali is a gorgeous place. I Love the photos of the fabrics and flowers you took. The photo of all the storm clouds by the pool is also very dramatic.
Looks like it was a wonderful time. Love all the color.
Hi there - can't wait to see the homewares range! It looks amazing in Bali, espeically the silks in the market and Helaconia flowers - looks like enough inspiration for whole range just from these photos. Be in touch soon x
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