Decided to try to do all the cultural things this time heard about the Melasti ceremony but as usual a little unsure of exact start time . Think headed to Kuta around 10 am . This was prob one of the biggest ceremonies i had seen there, hundreds of Balinese and their kids all in the ceremonial dress excellent photos.
After asking ,said they dont mind if you take the photos but that you are off to the side .Some tourists just dont seem to get it when taking photos in their skimpy swimwear and 2 steps away from them at a religious ceremony. . Quite rude..
This was the fist time i think id ever seen the balinese kids get into trouble with a bit of a crack on the legs as they just couldnt resist running into the water and ended up soaking wet during the ceremony to be hauled out by their grandmothers.
Not sure about the whole meaning of this ceremony but blessings by the holy priests who are all in white. this was followed by a huge procession from the lifesaving spot along towards Legian with Gamelan orchestra, flowers ,fruit offerings etc and the umbrellas very beautiful to watch..
No doubt did a spot of shopping after the culture fill then back to hotel.
Decided on a quick dinner at Pantai without the kids as Kids club shut at 7. Its on the beach quite close to Bali Hai and Dynasty. Had never been here before but quite liked it good views and service, food reasonable. Only had indo food and a bottle of Hatten Rose which was actually ok. Just shared some shrimp,satays,calamari and the wine, was around $13 each. Plan to return there soon. Think they do brekkie as well.
Had an early night as had booked on a quicksilver cruise which was excellent...
Cont..... Judi