Bali

I fell in love....

Bali was just beautiful. My timing was just right! I was in Uluwatu, a beautiful scenic place...a temple on a cliff and I was there at sunset. It was purely timing...the sun was setting on one side and the moon was rising on the opposite direction. It was a full moon....supposed to be the super moon, Chitra pournami and oh my god...words can never do justice on the beauty of that moment. I wished time could just stand still...Krshna, thank you for that moment..even now, when I close my eyes, I can see it all so clearly in my mind!

Everything was beautiful about Bali, I loved the sea, the hills, the rides and most importantly, I loved the people there. It was cute when they asked if I am Indian and I said I am Malaysian and the next question was if I am a Hindu. Balinese are really nice people, mostly Hindus and they have a beautiful religious faith, which is so unlike ours eventhough we are worshiping the same 'Gods'. When I asked if they name their child Saraswathy or Shiva, the answer was no, for them, if you are named after the Goddess, you have to carry the name with utmost honour and pride and you have to live up to the honour given, and being mere human, it is an uphill battle to be divine!

I liked the fact that I was totally relaxed and could walk around without the fear I was going to be robbed. My guide was nice, friendly and very informational. He knew what I liked and my photography session was made easy coz he knew what I liked!

There is so much more to discover about Bali...as what GR said, it would be nice to take a year off and be in this island and live with these people and learn how to have this unconditional faith to my maker! Of course a year sounds not possible, perhaps a month or the least 2 weeks....most likely I will be going to Bali again, not sure soon but surely one day in the future!

Bali, please don't loose your charm....am coming back to you.....