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bali 2008


paulgila

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Great shots Paul. I especially like the B&W shots. Nice touch.

Keith

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I think of 3 things when I think of Bali, 2 aren't worth mentioning for an aussie and one is good and that's FM Phonokelapa and his Bali passion.

Great pix Paul, am enjoying it very muchly, that Pritchardia must have a sordid tale to tell. You might consider popping down to Darwin next time for a weekend visit, maybe too costly I guess.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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Nah... it is only A$300 return to Bali from Darwin... if you can catch the special!!! A bit different to Bali, but worth a visit...

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

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Nice pics Paul, I was thinking after all that beer you might be smiling a bit more. :)

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

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Dear Paul :)

lovely stills all in hi res mode_thanks for that ! and that hindu temple was fabulous...And can't wait to see more from your lovely coverage.And the airport stills & stills near the aircraft is some thing that i cannot think of doing here in our place,due to security reasons... :)

And welcome back to our forum dear paul,i suppose most of us really missed your regular interaction in our posts.... :hmm::)

thanks & love,

Kris :)

love conquers all..

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Excellent coverage, Paul! I hope there's more to come! :) Bali is a great place.

Bo-Göran

Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

 

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i'd love to visit australia someday! what is "FM",wal? i wont even ask about the other 2 things you said

arent worth mentioning...:D

thanks to everyone! more coming,still only on the 2nd full day!

p.s. all b & w shots were taken by lauren,i cant take any credit for em!

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Paul,

Excellent photos mate. I especially enjoyed the Bismarckias. Absolutely beautiful. Please do post more.

Thanks,

Mike

Michael Ferreira

Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost

Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F

Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F

Record High: 94F

Record Low: 43F

Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season

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Once again, another great collection of photos from Bali courtesy of Paulito!

Thanks brutha!!

Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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dypsis.

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stonework at the hotel.

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my balinese friend wayan was busy the 1st few days of the trip but called & said there was a cool ceremony called

"ogok ogok" that we should see at a nearby temple.1st we stopped at our driver agung's house to get "saronged-up!"

there was balinese coffee & snacks--bananas & boiled potatoes.

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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the girls love kopi bali!

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agung has a nice little garden.he also has a business making the "alang-alang" reed matts for the

construction of roofs of houses,unfortunately i missed that photo-op :rage:

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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c.renda in agungs garden.

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when we reached the temple i saw this large palm,wayan said its called "lontar",possibly borassus flabellifer.

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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this was obviously a big event.

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these will be carried thru the streets on the bamboo platforms.

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the kids were really fascinated.

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i feel the same way sometimes when i get up in the morning...

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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things always take a while to get started in bali,so everyone finds a shady spot.

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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"yer not taking my picture,are you?..."

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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people arrive at the temple...

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carrying offerings.

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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the procession begins.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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after the procession,everyone sist to wait for the prayer & priests blessings.

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this is bonnie,she studies asian dance.

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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offerings.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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flowers & incense for the prayers.

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my friend melli.

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after the blessings people move out into the street.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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the girls were happy we were included in the ceremony.

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the ogok ogok are then carried thru the streets.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Lookin' good Paul! Looks like you had a good time there.

Keep the photos coming!

Daryl

Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

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Hi Paul, FM stands for "Forum Member", I stole that reference style from the Costa Rican thread by Ryan and others.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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Hey. Nice and snarky coverage. Did you see the sign that I palced on our roof?? It said "YOU FORGOT TO BRING MATTYB !!!!!"

Looks like you had a great time. They sura have a lot of great and elaborate ceremonies in Indonesia.

Gene

Manila, Philippines

53 feet above sea level - inland

Hot and dry in summer, humid and sticky monsoon season, perfect weather Christmas time

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matty who?

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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This ceremony must be quite important seeing how it involves a tremendous amount of preparation, costumes, etc. The young girls in their cadmium yellow robes and headdresses are exquisite, as are the young men in the processional with their staffs. Also, please tell Lauren and Sun they look smashing in their sarongs and shades, as does Your Snarkiness! B) What is stuck to Melli's and Bonnie's foreheads? Rice?

Are you starting a new career as a tour guide to Bali?

One of those ogok ogok would be the perfect lawn ornament for my home. Maybe the dude on the swan?

Kim Cyr

Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
All characters  in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

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I think they use tic tacs Kim, it's much cheaper than rice.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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Paul, you are lucky to be able to travel so much. What a luxury.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

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Okay...So I gotta ask...

How did you manage to get to coeds to go with you to Bali? :hmm:

Huntington Beach, CA

USDA Zone 10a/10b

Sunset Zone 24

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the rice never sticks om my forehead so i asked wayan how to do it,he said "you must push it in really hard." <_<

i think you could pick one up cheap,kim,but the shipping might be a bit expensive.

matt..... :bemused:

len they actually pay me to leave the country for awhile.

joe i cant give away trade secrets like that :rolleyes:

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still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Parades? Markets? street side dining, airport lounge shots? WHERE ARE THE NEKKID DANCING GIRLS AND BROTHEL ACTION SHOTS YOU PROMISED?

Matty B said you were on a meth laced saki bender with a suitcase of stolen euros, a quart of ether and some ecstasy?!?!?

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

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The way of the transgressor is hard

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you dont really wanna see all that,you'd just be bored. :asleep:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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oh, c'mon go ahead and bore us, it's more exciting than another &%$^$#%@$ dypsis thread, glad your back safe!

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

Abraham Lincoln

The way of the transgressor is hard

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oh, c'mon go ahead and bore us, it's more exciting than another &%$^$#%@$ dypsis thread, glad your back safe!

I must be in the right mood for your humour Tad, it's cracking me up. :lol:

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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tribute to all the sunburned tourists?

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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slightly out of order but i like the b & w.

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the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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there really is not much else to do except think of arcane,elaborate,time-consuming ceremonies.

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this guy must be "b.s.s."(balinese secret service).you can tell by the sportcoat in 90 degree heat with 90%humidity.

now thats dedication.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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