| Last additions - Wedding & Honeymoon |

Sadewa pleads with his mother for his life713 viewsThe part of Sadewa is played by girl (one of the two who earlier performed the Legong dance, I think)Nov 01, 2003
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The Prime Minister696 viewsNov 01, 2003
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The Queen741 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Two male dancers748 viewsI think these were supposed to be servants of the Prime MinisterNov 01, 2003
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Rangda attacks the Prime Minister923 viewsThe white-haired creature with long finger nails is the Rangda, a witch. Witches always wear stripey trousers (which should make them easy to spot).Nov 01, 2003
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The dance theatre at Batubulan765 viewsThe dance took place in a dedicated theatre. As far as I can tell this was a traditional Balinese theatre, with the split gate at the back of the stage, in front of a temple-like structure. The audience sits in tiered rows.Nov 01, 2003
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The other Legong dancer832 viewsNov 01, 2003
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One of the Legong dancers1046 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Two dancers perform the Legong dance746 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Two dancers perform the Legong dance847 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Gamelan Orchestra1105 viewsThe instruments are mostly bamboo percussion instruments but there are also flute-like wind instrumentsNov 01, 2003
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Traditional Balinese Dance765 viewsWe went to a Barong and Kris Dance. It started with a short piece about a tiger, a monkey and some woodcutters. After that two dancers came on.Nov 01, 2003
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Gamelan Orchestra1024 viewsThe dances were accompanied by a gamelan orchestraNov 01, 2003
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Waves break on the shore at Tanah Lot785 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Looking towards our clifftop hotel from Tanah Lot beach682 viewsThe beach was mostly black volcanic sand, so wasn't much good for sunbathing or swimming. Le Meridien Nirwana hotel can only just be seen from the beach.Nov 01, 2003
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Tanah lot from further along the beach736 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Some people we met at Tanah Lot874 viewsThey wanted to take our photos, no idea why!Nov 01, 2003
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Sunset from Tanah Lot beach750 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Sunset from Tanah Lot beach732 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot754 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Other temples near Tanah Lot738 viewsThere are many other buildings and temples built on the shore near Tanah Lot, with quite a few shops and postcard sellers catering for tourists.Nov 01, 2003
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Sunset near Tanah Lot956 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Visitors to Tanah Lot711 viewsEach sunset sees many tourists and locals visiting Tanah Lot, as its location on the south-west coast of Bali makes it an idea location for viewing the sunsets. Under the cliffs on the right of the picture, holy coral snakes live, which you can see for a suitable donation.Nov 01, 2003
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Victoria on the beach at Tanah Lot1189 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot as the sun sets1005 viewsA picture taken from the beach near Tanah LotNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot again1021 viewsAnother picture of Tanah Lot from the same locationNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot from the hotel1072 viewsThe hotel was very close to Tanah Lot, one of the holiest Hindu temples in Bali. The temple is built on top of a rock, standing in the sea. This picture was taken from part of the golf course associated with the hotel.Nov 01, 2003
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Self-portrait1052 viewsNigel takes his own picture in the hotel room on arrival in BaliNov 01, 2003
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Honeymoon cake917 viewsWe received a complimentary "Happy Honeymoon" chocolate cakeNov 01, 2003
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The bath at the hotel1036 viewsThe bath had a heart of frangipani and rose petalsNov 01, 2003
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The honeymoon bed1095 viewsThe bed in our room at Le Meridien Nirwana in Bali was sprinkled with rose petalsNov 01, 2003
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850 viewsOct 12, 2003
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849 viewsOct 12, 2003
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The Wedding Cake1128 views1 of 25 individual cakesOct 12, 2003
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1091 viewsOct 12, 2003
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The happy couple1444 viewsOct 12, 2003
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867 viewsOct 12, 2003
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The groom's mother993 viewsOct 12, 2003
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886 viewsOct 12, 2003
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943 viewsOct 12, 2003
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