| Last additions - Wedding & Honeymoon |

Sadewa pleads with his mother for his life576 viewsThe part of Sadewa is played by girl (one of the two who earlier performed the Legong dance, I think)Nov 01, 2003
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The Prime Minister586 viewsNov 01, 2003
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The Queen622 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Two male dancers630 viewsI think these were supposed to be servants of the Prime MinisterNov 01, 2003
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Rangda attacks the Prime Minister829 viewsThe white-haired creature with long finger nails is the Rangda, a witch. Witches always wear stripey trousers (which should make them easy to spot).Nov 01, 2003
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The dance theatre at Batubulan647 viewsThe dance took place in a dedicated theatre. As far as I can tell this was a traditional Balinese theatre, with the split gate at the back of the stage, in front of a temple-like structure. The audience sits in tiered rows.Nov 01, 2003
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The other Legong dancer692 viewsNov 01, 2003
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One of the Legong dancers895 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Two dancers perform the Legong dance648 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Two dancers perform the Legong dance732 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Gamelan Orchestra996 viewsThe instruments are mostly bamboo percussion instruments but there are also flute-like wind instrumentsNov 01, 2003
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Traditional Balinese Dance648 viewsWe went to a Barong and Kris Dance. It started with a short piece about a tiger, a monkey and some woodcutters. After that two dancers came on.Nov 01, 2003
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Gamelan Orchestra910 viewsThe dances were accompanied by a gamelan orchestraNov 01, 2003
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Waves break on the shore at Tanah Lot711 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Looking towards our clifftop hotel from Tanah Lot beach587 viewsThe beach was mostly black volcanic sand, so wasn't much good for sunbathing or swimming. Le Meridien Nirwana hotel can only just be seen from the beach.Nov 01, 2003
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Tanah lot from further along the beach619 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Some people we met at Tanah Lot746 viewsThey wanted to take our photos, no idea why!Nov 01, 2003
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Sunset from Tanah Lot beach607 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Sunset from Tanah Lot beach635 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot628 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Other temples near Tanah Lot634 viewsThere are many other buildings and temples built on the shore near Tanah Lot, with quite a few shops and postcard sellers catering for tourists.Nov 01, 2003
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Sunset near Tanah Lot826 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Visitors to Tanah Lot624 viewsEach sunset sees many tourists and locals visiting Tanah Lot, as its location on the south-west coast of Bali makes it an idea location for viewing the sunsets. Under the cliffs on the right of the picture, holy coral snakes live, which you can see for a suitable donation.Nov 01, 2003
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Victoria on the beach at Tanah Lot1065 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot as the sun sets866 viewsA picture taken from the beach near Tanah LotNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot again902 viewsAnother picture of Tanah Lot from the same locationNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot from the hotel926 viewsThe hotel was very close to Tanah Lot, one of the holiest Hindu temples in Bali. The temple is built on top of a rock, standing in the sea. This picture was taken from part of the golf course associated with the hotel.Nov 01, 2003
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Self-portrait886 viewsNigel takes his own picture in the hotel room on arrival in BaliNov 01, 2003
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Honeymoon cake801 viewsWe received a complimentary "Happy Honeymoon" chocolate cakeNov 01, 2003
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The bath at the hotel887 viewsThe bath had a heart of frangipani and rose petalsNov 01, 2003
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The honeymoon bed962 viewsThe bed in our room at Le Meridien Nirwana in Bali was sprinkled with rose petalsNov 01, 2003
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737 viewsOct 12, 2003
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747 viewsOct 12, 2003
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The Wedding Cake998 views1 of 25 individual cakesOct 12, 2003
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952 viewsOct 12, 2003
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The happy couple1320 viewsOct 12, 2003
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763 viewsOct 12, 2003
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The groom's mother847 viewsOct 12, 2003
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780 viewsOct 12, 2003
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806 viewsOct 12, 2003
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