October 2006
Bali Shopping Tip: Bargaining, Bali Money and Things to Buy
Bargaining is a must when you buy something in the art market or traditional market in Bali. How do you bargain for things that you want to buy? Here are few tips to help you better with bargaining skill.
- Understand and know the price of goods you want to buy. The price of a wind chime, for instance, varies from one shop to other shop. So, go to few shops and compare the prices, you will have an idea how much the wind chimes cost. But if you don't have time to wander around, you just bargain the price. This leads us to next tip.
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by putu on Mon, 10/30/2006 - 10:25
Sun Set at Uluwatu Temple
On the top of 80 metres cliff above the sea of Pecatu village, lies an ancient temple dating back from 11 century. At the background, the sky is blue with little clouds. Down at the sea, the wave is splashing and you also can see some fishermen go out to begin their work.The reddish sun shines as twilight approaching turning the blue sky into beautiful orange.
by putu on Sun, 10/29/2006 - 11:02
Bali: in Brief
The word Bali which has several meanings was first known in the year of 913 in the era of King Sri Kesari Warmadewa. The meaning of Bali are: to return, offerings (for redemption), truthfully, and exact. This word was probably originated at even the first century when many of Indian traders came to South East Asia, including Bali. At this island, they observed religious activities making use of offerings. And possibly because of what they observe, these traders later called the island as Balidwipa (The Island where the offerings or religous ceremonies are conducted).
by putu on Sat, 10/28/2006 - 10:20
The unique Balinese Name
Balinese don't have first name and second name. That's the truth. Instead, we have a kind of numbering system. (I feel funny talking about this). Well, the Balinese name consist of two parts, the first part is number or the part that tells us what number is s/he in the family. What I mean, is the child the first born or the second, the third or the fourth? The next part of our name is our real name. As for the numbering, there are four types:
- Putu, Wayan, Gede, Luh is for the first son or daughter.
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by putu on Fri, 10/27/2006 - 22:03
Speaking English With Balinese Accent
What is it like? English with Balinese accent? If you've been in Bali or live in Bali, you know what I mean. There are some English sounds that we don't have or normally use in our every day language. What happen is that we usually substitute those English sounds with the closest sounds in Balinese similar to the English sound.
So, what are those sounds? Well, we rarely, if not never, use these sounds in our language:
So, what are those sounds? Well, we rarely, if not never, use these sounds in our language:
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by putu on Fri, 10/27/2006 - 13:26
A Trip to Ubud
This is a special treat for you. Now, I am going to take you to Ubud.
Ubud is located in land, about 20 kilo metres from Denpasar (the capital of
There are some interesting places you can visit here in Ubud, like:
by putu on Thu, 10/26/2006 - 15:34
Heart To Heart Conversation with Animal and Plant
Do you talk to your cat or to your dog? What do you say to them? Do you say” Cat, I had a bad day at work today...” ?
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by putu on Wed, 10/25/2006 - 23:19
A Funny Sign Board in North Bali
When traveling to North Bali (Lovina Beach) you will pass this annoucement board. It says "Hide Drug". But the Indonesian words on the top actually says "Stay Away from Drug."
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by putu on Tue, 10/24/2006 - 20:09
The Magnificent Mount Batur
by putu on Mon, 10/23/2006 - 12:38
Questions and Answers About Bali 3
Do you have any question about Bali? Well, here are some questions asked to me by tourist when I did the tour in Bali.
Where is the most dangerous place to cross the streets in Bali?
by putu on Sun, 10/22/2006 - 18:39