Driving here is crazy and chaotic! There are few traffic lights and traffic signs, speed limits - what's that? , the solid yellow line that screams, "Do Not Cross!" - in Bali, is only a mere suggestion (or more like a dare). Cars veer into the opposing lane to pass, even in face of oncoming traffic. It is a game of chicken. All the while, scooters with families of 5 weave past - so close that you feel your personal space being violated. It was surreal, at times we felt as if we were contestants on the game show, "The Amazing Race". Thankfully, we booked a professional driver - Norman, for the next couple of days to navigate this madness!
First we visited Pura Tanah Lot - built for worshiping the God of the Sea:
Jay was in love with all the stray kitties
(mama was terrified of all the stray fleas)
After our tummies were full, we visited Pura Besakih - on the slope of Mount Agung (the highest volcano on Bali island):
En route, we spied with our little eyes - a group of hungry monkeys. There was a woman selling plantains and peanuts and a small group of tourists feeding these animals. Jayden really wanted to feed them, so against my better judgement - "monkey see, monkey do".
These suckers can get quite aggressive, as Chris found out when trying to feed one of the babies. Mama monkey was overprotective and came running up to hiss and bare her teeth at my husband (or perhaps she was flashing him a smile and hitting on him). Either way, it was time to go!
Last stop of the day - Twin Lakes:
And that was our first day in Bali, I am exhausted just blogging about it!
For those back home, Happy Halloween!
