| Last additions - Wedding & Honeymoon |

Sadewa pleads with his mother for his life740 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 Minister719 viewsNov 01, 2003
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The Queen763 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Two male dancers766 viewsI think these were supposed to be servants of the Prime MinisterNov 01, 2003
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Rangda attacks the Prime Minister947 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 Batubulan788 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 dancer848 viewsNov 01, 2003
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One of the Legong dancers1077 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Two dancers perform the Legong dance768 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Two dancers perform the Legong dance867 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Gamelan Orchestra1132 viewsThe instruments are mostly bamboo percussion instruments but there are also flute-like wind instrumentsNov 01, 2003
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Traditional Balinese Dance786 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 Orchestra1053 viewsThe dances were accompanied by a gamelan orchestraNov 01, 2003
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Waves break on the shore at Tanah Lot808 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Looking towards our clifftop hotel from Tanah Lot beach703 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 beach756 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Some people we met at Tanah Lot896 viewsThey wanted to take our photos, no idea why!Nov 01, 2003
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Sunset from Tanah Lot beach767 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Sunset from Tanah Lot beach750 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot781 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Other temples near Tanah Lot759 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 Lot983 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Visitors to Tanah Lot728 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 Lot1217 viewsNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot as the sun sets1030 viewsA picture taken from the beach near Tanah LotNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot again1048 viewsAnother picture of Tanah Lot from the same locationNov 01, 2003
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Tanah Lot from the hotel1096 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-portrait1083 viewsNigel takes his own picture in the hotel room on arrival in BaliNov 01, 2003
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Honeymoon cake947 viewsWe received a complimentary "Happy Honeymoon" chocolate cakeNov 01, 2003
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The bath at the hotel1065 viewsThe bath had a heart of frangipani and rose petalsNov 01, 2003
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The honeymoon bed1126 viewsThe bed in our room at Le Meridien Nirwana in Bali was sprinkled with rose petalsNov 01, 2003
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870 viewsOct 12, 2003
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868 viewsOct 12, 2003
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The Wedding Cake1151 views1 of 25 individual cakesOct 12, 2003
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1116 viewsOct 12, 2003
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The happy couple1474 viewsOct 12, 2003
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885 viewsOct 12, 2003
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The groom's mother1011 viewsOct 12, 2003
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904 viewsOct 12, 2003
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967 viewsOct 12, 2003
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