A few photos of my adventure

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12-04-2008, 05:57 AM
abirken

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A few photos of my adventure

I was excited to finally make my trek to the other side of the globe recently and just got back this week. It was definitely a very fast paced trip since we were on limited time. I wasn't a part of the planning (my friend did it all) but more of a tag-a-long on this journey and I do know I would plan this out a little differently if I make it back. We spent our first 6 days in Bali Indonesia for some culture immersion and last few days in Singapore for some city excitement. My preference? Bali for sure. It was dirt cheap and the people of Bali are among the friendliest I've ever met. VERY superstitious folks but just so darn happy. LAND OF MANY OFFERINGS is what I call Bali because of their devotion to their Gods and keeping the Gods happy. Their religion is actually a combination of Hinduism and Buddhism with a twist and is unique to their island. The women spend their days making up the baskets of offerings and offer these to the Gods several times throughout the day. Temples are EVERYWHERE and one must not enter a temple in bad spirit. You must be happy and content to enter the temples because it's about making the Gods happy. Anyway........happy happy and positive is the vibe I gathered from the people on Bali and I had a fabulous time. I will be going back. :2thumbs: I'd like to share a few photos so take a look. :nod: :mrgreen:

P.S. I guess I added more than a few photos. :2thumbs:
12-04-2008, 06:49 AM
KapitanSparrow

Great trip, great photos Alison :2thumbs: A lot of monkeys must have peed over the centuries on those evil statues :haha:

I love the temple on the sea - amazing!
12-04-2008, 07:57 AM
Deathcricket

Wow, I'm speechless.
12-04-2008, 09:11 AM
blueeyes

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The beer and beach sound like heaven right now!
12-04-2008, 09:30 AM
Sombeech

AWESOME! That looks like a killer trip.

MORE PICTURES!!!!

http://www.geargeek.net/images/moar-cat.jpg
12-04-2008, 09:38 AM
JP

Infringement rights :haha:

http://www.bogley.com/forum/files/ba...edium__134.jpg
12-04-2008, 09:39 AM
Jaxx

That looks awesome. Second vote for moar pics.
12-04-2008, 11:11 AM
abirken

Thank you everyone for your replies. It was simply amazing. I can't wait to try and get back there.....hopefully longer next time. :2thumbs:
12-04-2008, 11:12 AM
abirken

Thank you everyone for your replies. It was simply amazing. I can't wait to try and get back there.....hopefully longer next time. :2thumbs:
12-04-2008, 12:40 PM
Last Child

Looks like a mighty fun trip. :2thumbs:
12-04-2008, 04:07 PM
bbennett

I'm SOOOO jealous! I've always wanted to go to Bali. I think it would be hard not to have Perry Farrell on my mind the whole way there (Porno For Pyros- Bali Eyes).
12-04-2008, 05:39 PM
abirken

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I'm SOOOO jealous! I've always wanted to go to Bali. I think it would be hard not to have Perry Farrell on my mind the whole way there (Porno For Pyros- Bali Eyes).

So funny you should say that! BECAUSE I DID! But for some reason I kept singing to myself Under the Tahitian Moon and then would think OH WAIT YOU ARE IN BALI. HAHA! :lol8:
12-08-2008, 06:57 PM
abirken

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one more photo

I love the squatters and the hose. Who needs to toilet paper when you have a hose? :lol8:
12-08-2008, 07:00 PM
shlingdawg

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I love the squatters and the hose. Who needs to toilet paper when you have a hose? :lol8:

Do I need to nominate for the Bogley picture bar - or is this a given? :haha:

Looks like you had an epic trip. Love the pics! :five:
12-08-2008, 07:05 PM
abirken

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I love the squatters and the hose. Who needs to toilet paper when you have a hose? :lol8:

Do I need to nominate for the Bogley picture bar - or is this a given? :haha:

Looks like you had an epic trip. Love the pics! :five:

It was a great trip yes sir ree......and doesn't matter where I am at, I always know how to have a goofy good time. :2thumbs: hehehe!!
12-08-2008, 09:25 PM
Felicia

Wonderful pictures! :2thumbs:
12-08-2008, 11:22 PM
RedMan

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I love the squatters and the hose. Who needs to toilet paper when you have a hose? :lol8:

Believe it or not they think toilet paper is disgusting and unclean.
Water cultures vs paper cultures.
12-09-2008, 05:59 AM
abirken

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I love the squatters and the hose. Who needs to toilet paper when you have a hose? :lol8:

Believe it or not they think toilet paper is disgusting and unclean.
Water cultures vs paper cultures.

Oh yes and I can totally see their point.......seriously. BUT my concerns are several detailed questions so I would need an instructional on how to use the hose properly. I just envision WAY too many cootie exchanges being that I am a germaphobe. :lol8:
12-09-2008, 12:27 PM
greyhair biker

VERY very cool trip Alison! monkeys are always a plus :haha: and the greenery...beautiful! :2thumbs:
12-09-2008, 07:48 PM
accadacca

Awesome report. Your photos are great and it sounds like you had an awesome time.

I just got back into town myself. I'll have to post up a few photos too when I get settled. 2 weeks in Kauai and now snow on the lawn. bollocks. :wallbash:
12-09-2008, 07:52 PM
DiscGo

What fun pictures! You are so dang cool!
12-10-2008, 06:47 AM
abirken

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Originally Posted by accadacca

Awesome report. Your photos are great and it sounds like you had an awesome time.

I just got back into town myself. I'll have to post up a few photos too when I get settled. 2 weeks in Kauai and now snow on the lawn. bollocks. :wallbash:

Thanks guys!! Yes Acca, get some photos up. Photos of lush jungle and beautiful beaches are always nice this time of year. :2thumbs:
12-10-2008, 07:22 AM
Deathcricket

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Originally Posted by abirken

I love the squatters and the hose. Who needs to toilet paper when you have a hose? :lol8:

Believe it or not they think toilet paper is disgusting and unclean.
Water cultures vs paper cultures.

I kind of have to agree, I guess. Does seem a bit more "clean" Is there a built in "hot air dryer" for the final step? How do they get around the wetness factor?

I can feel this thread hitting the rubbish bin, sorry abirken. But you just rock to hard for the general forums
:five:
12-10-2008, 07:27 AM
devo_stevo

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Originally Posted by RedMan

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Originally Posted by abirken

I love the squatters and the hose. Who needs to toilet paper when you have a hose? :lol8:

Believe it or not they think toilet paper is disgusting and unclean.
Water cultures vs paper cultures.

I kind of have to agree, I guess. Does seem a bit more "clean" Is there a built in "hot air dryer" for the final step? How do they get around the wetness factor?

I can feel this thread hitting the rubbish bin, sorry abirken. But you just rock to hard for the general forums
:five:

If I ever get to build a house or add on to the one that I have now, I'm putting in a bidet. Once you have used one, you'll never be satisfied with paper again. :nod:

How's that for rubbish bin material? Now back to your regularly scheduled programming....

Sounds like a great trip.
12-14-2008, 01:11 PM
Heather

Very cool! Thanks for sharing the pictures, I'm jealous! :)
12-14-2008, 01:49 PM
abirken

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Originally Posted by Heather

Very cool! Thanks for sharing the pictures, I'm jealous! :)

THANK YOU HEATHER! But seriously, I should be the one jealous of YOU. I think I read somewhere you have land in Costa Rica with a view of Lago de Arenal, correct? HAHA!!! Now that makes me jealous. I hope it turns into everything you all want it to be. :) We priced out parcels of land last time we were in CR. Hopefully SOMEDAY. :2thumbs: :nod:
12-14-2008, 01:55 PM
Heather

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Very cool! Thanks for sharing the pictures, I'm jealous! :)

THANK YOU HEATHER! But seriously, I should be the one jealous of YOU. I think I read somewhere you have land in Costa Rica with a view of Lago de Arenal, correct? HAHA!!! Now that makes me jealous. I hope it turns into everything you all want it to be. :) We priced out parcels of land last time we were in CR. Hopefully SOMEDAY. :2thumbs: :nod:

Yes, we do have land, we can see Lake Nicaragua on a clear day. I think it will be wonderfully fantastic. I think living there, we will be able to travel easier, so maybe I can make it to some of those places where you went to!