Bali

sun and land, originally uploaded by namealus.

I finally made it back to Bali after 15 years (my last trip to Bali was in 1993). I found that I have a better appreciation for the things that Bali offers: nice beaches (second only to beaches in Phuket), good and cheap food (especially seafood), amazing attractions (rice fields, pura's, and the people), and wonderful arts and crafts.

The drawbacks: (1) some parts of Bali has become way too commercial, and I say this without even stepping foot in Kuta, (2) some people in Bali do not take the island's reputation seriously: hotel employees trying to overcharge for services, vendors yelling at tourists, and airline employees not providing any service.

Pictures are posted here.