Travelog for: Biba

To get a break from all the nature and hiking we decided to visit Cesky Krumlov, a town in the south of the Czech republic that is protected by UNESCO as a world heritage. It was beatiful. The medieval town is surrounded by the river Vltava that meanders around it. The streets are narrow and the houses are more than 500 years old. Alla long the river, there are fish restaurants with fresh fish and traditional Czech drink – pivo (beer).

Above the city of Cesky Krumlov there is a large castle that is visible from all over the city with its colourful tower. Also the inside walls of the castle are full of colours dating to the period of rennaissance. And the view….What a beauty. Behing the castle there is a French style garden with fountains and statues.

Hello Mom........

Hurrayyyy......today, iam arrived in Bali-Indonesia
Whew....the weather is very hot
My new host, Linda, and her TV's (Bima-Sena and Bisma) and also the other TV's that stay with her now ( Konrad-Lotta-Kruppchen-Capote-SchookoCookie-FerdiFuch-and Hans-Gunther ) , welcomed me
Here iam now, in tropical island Bali, ready to starting my next journey

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BIBA

Dear Mom

I took a picture with statue of Balinese music player also Balinese dancer. The traditional music instrument of Bali, called Gamelan Bali. I already took a picture also with Gamelan Bali and will update as soon
In the end of scene i also took a picture in front of Balinese painting with thema Balinese women.

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B

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As I promised before, now, i show my  picture with the traditional music from Bali, called Gamelan Bali

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Biba

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Here iam take a picture with simple dishes from Indonesia and some tropical fruits. All the dishes and fruits is cheap and easy to find in Bali, but  really delicious

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Here iam, visited one of the Majapahit kingdom ruins, called Candi Cungkup ( Cungkup Temple ) . Majapahit (1300-1500 AC) is one of the greatest kingdom in Indonesia. The function of the Temple is not clear. Some opinion said the function is cremation temple for Prince escort Kertawardhana, the husband of the great Queen of Majapahit, Queen Tribhuwana Tunggadewi
The road to the ruins is difficult, with soil road and river without bridge, but we can enjoy the stunning rice field there

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Biba

Dear Mum

Here is another landscape of East Java. The location is in Kembangsore village in sub distric Pacet. Linda parents ( Mr and Mrs Wiherno ) living here.
The rice fields is in behind of Mr and Mrs Wiherno home.
The paddys still green, so the harvest time is still need more time
With fresh air, green landscape and quite village, its very relax here

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Biba

Dear Mum

Here iam when spending my time in East Java. Linda's Mom, made sweet dessert, called KOLAK. Kolak is popular dessert here in Indonesia, its easy to make and the ingredients is easy to find. Picture number : 1-2 is sweet potatoes and pandan leaf, no: 3-4 is "kepok" banana, no : 5-6 is nangka fruit ( jackfruit) , no : 7 is the iconic fruit from Indonesia, Durian, no 8 is coconut milk. All the ingredients mix in the coconut milk, add sugar and little bit salt, boil . No 9 is picture of Kolak, ready to served.

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Biba

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Today, we visit Linda workplace, Sanglah Public Hospital, a central hospital in Denpasar, capital city of Bali
Pic number one is the name board with the Balinese letter , Pic 2-4 the hospital building, Pic no 5-6 the daily offering to the Gods in wards and front of the wards, Pic 7,8,9 name board of the department ( reproduction, geriatric garden and neurology) , Pic no 10 : Instalation of central surgery, Pic no 11-12 Hospital's Hindu Temple, Pic no 13,14 : Hospital roof, Pic no 15 : caution board : No Smoking caution, Pic no 16 : a little place for offering and pray in every wards

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Biba

Dear Mum

Here iam at Bajra Sandhi Monument, one of the iconic building in Denpasar, capital city of Bali.
The architecture of the monument is very unique, taking the shape of Bajra or Genta, a bell that used by Hindu Priests during religious ceremonies. It is also a symbol of the bond between males and females that creates prosperity according to the epic that tells the story of the Gods struggle to get the Water of Eternity.

Every statue and each carving in the monument compound has its own meaning. The whole of the monument symbolizes Mount Mandara where, according to the epic Mahabarath, the Gods had a battle with giants fighting for the Water of Eternity

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Biba

Dear Mum

Here iam, take a picture with  Mythical Character of Bali

Kesawa : is the name of Krishna in Hindu tradition. The name appears as the name of the 23 and the 648 in the book of Vishnu sahasranama. Kesawa worshiped to invoke in order to avoid disaster, or a bad sign

Sutasoma : Once, the Bodhisatta was born as a prince in the royal house of the Kurus in Indraprastha. His comely face was like moon (Soma). He was, therefore, called Sutasoma. Good conduct, learning, charity, mercy, modesty and wisdom and so on were his virtues for which he was declared as the heir-apparent

Satabali : In the Hindu mythology and epic Ramayana it is mentioned that Satabali is a distinguished general in the army of the monkey king Sugriva ( Sugriwa)

Wresaba : buffalo character in Ramayana epic

PS : to be continue in part 2

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Biba

Part 2  of Mythical Character in Bali

Nila : is monkey warrior in Ramayana epic, who help Rama .

Nala : friend of Nila, a monkey warrior from Ramayana epic

Nakula : In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Nakula (lit. most handsome in the lineage) was one of the five Pandava brothers.

Kresna : From Mahabaratha epic, a main protagonist, who help The Pandawas

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Biba

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Now iam being located in Legian street, in Kuta area, a tourist area in Bali. Many souvenir shops and restaurant here, but we also can find a Temple between the shops there. Here iam, took a picture in front of the Hindu Temple and Monument ( Ground Zero Monument ) in Legian.
As a luch we enjoyed Gado-Gado ( Indonesian vegetable salad with spicy peanut sauce) and Siomay ( fish cake with peanut and coconut milk sauce ) also a cup of Arabica coffee

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Biba

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Kertha Gosa is an old building of jurisdiction and legislation and is one of the main areas in Bali that has been important throughout history in the development of modern Bali. Located within the district of Klungkung in the north of the island and is an excellent and grand old area with amazing history. The words Kertha Gosa mean peaceful announcement which has been the prime focus of the Kertha Gosa throughout history. The inside and outside of the Kertha Gosa and all around it there is some amazing art in the form of paintings and carvings of wood and stone. This is an area unlike the temples of Bali and the feel is very different. Here at the Kertha Gosa the focus is on power and the importance of the legal system as it was here that trials and penalization was carried out. When inside the Kertha Gosa it is easy to feel how it must have been in the old days when the trials and deep discussions on the politics of the area where carried out. The Kertha Gosa is not only of great cultural value but many of the artifacts and artwork that is inside the building has been deemed extremely valuable although obviously it will remain inside.
And here I took a picture with modern Indonesian girls ( they are student) that still using their traditional clothes ( called kebaya ) if attending a party, pray to the Gods and also another ceremonial occasion.

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Biba