After Pandawa Beach, Gede drove us back to Kuta. As we walked about, I was on the lookout for any bakery which might offer the famous Balinese kek lapis. Luck was not on my side.
Stone carvings like the one on the right stood at every corner and at regular intervals between buildings. The distinctive Balinese smell is everywhere.
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Carvings on black volcanic rocks.
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A temple is built at every building, residential or commercial, even in major supermarkets. They almost always occupy a corner of the building. The staff at these buildings leave offerings at the temple twice a day, in the morning and evening. I'm not sure if this is gender-based but during my short stay there I never saw any males leaving offerings at the temple, only young girls clad in sarongs.
Bargaining is to be expected when you're out here shopping. Beach sarongs sold for $80,000 rupiah at Tanah Lot, $50,000 rupiah at Kuta Beach and $30,000 rupiah at the shops in Kuta.
Electrical cables like the above is a common sight. And by the way, water from the shower felt slimy like its alkali or something. Some of the locals dug wells in their compound but they do not drink from it.
Five foot passageway between shophouses leading to more buildings at the back.
Also, I get the feeling that the sun here is especially hot and intense. Hats and sunglasses are a necessity.
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Black sand used in construction. The use of white sand is prohibited.
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