After a couple of days not her best, Heidi finally struggled back into "travel mode" and joined Lee and the rest of the group on one last excursion - to a thousand year old Hindu temple a little over one hour out of Sanur.
The temple is one of six guarding the island of Bali from evil spirits. It also houses some "naughty monkeys" known for their skill in stealing eyeglasses and footware from unsuspecting tourists.
The temple is one of six guarding the island of Bali from evil spirits. It also houses some "naughty monkeys" known for their skill in stealing eyeglasses and footware from unsuspecting tourists.
Although we had been warned not to wear glasses or glittery earrings or carry water bottles with us, we witnessed several altercations between monkeys and those not cautioned against the antics of these local residents.
Otherwise our visit afforded us the peaceful opportunity to view the Indian Ocean from the high cliffs on which the temple complex is perched and to admire the beautiful white sandstone and unique architecture of the temple buildings.
The flowers and oddly-shaped trees (due to the thin topsoil and coral rock dominating the site) added to the beauty and tranquility of the setting.
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Our visit proved a fitting ending to our formal tour itinerary - and still provided sufficient time for some last minute shopping or lunch on the beach or a long afternoon nap before this evening's Farewell Dinner, also at a beachside restaurant and blessed by a full moon rising out of the sea and the music of a talented young group of musicians whose playing had many of us tapping our feet to their upbeat tunes.
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