Today we are leaving Bali and the Study Away Trip comes to an end. I'm going to China, home to visit my family for summer break. Some are extending their trip, while other are going back to Springfield after this. It was raining heavily when I left the hotel. I even fell on the stairs when I was moving my big suitcase. Luckily I wasn't hurt so bad. I took a taxi to the airport … [Read more...] about 05/27/16 the End of the Study Away Trip
Today was also beach day but more involved in water sports. There were a lot of options like parasailing, banana boat, jet ski and diving. I was going to do three of them. I didn't bring enough money, so I only did parasailing. That was my first time doing it and it was a lot of fun. I didn't understand the instruction guy so I didn't run for the first part. I ended up being … [Read more...] about 05/26/16 Water sports and SPA
Today everyone got to the bus on time because we were excited for the beach day. Before the beach we are going to Uluwatu Temple or the Water Temple. There were a lot of monkeys so we had to put our sunglasses and hats away otherwise they would take them. There were a lot of stairs, but when we got to the top it was beautiful. The temple was right the cliff and the waves … [Read more...] about 05/25/16 Temple On the Cliff and Beach Day
Today was volcano day. I've never seen an active volcano from outside. (I guess Yellowstone doesn't count because the whole national park was a volcano.) We were supposed to go to see a local dance but we got on the bus late and missed the time for the dance. Thus, Ketut took us to see a batik workshop. It was interesting to see how they make those beautiful cloth and make … [Read more...] about 05/24/16 Volcano Day
The first day in Bali was as hot as Singapore. Our tour guide is called Ketut, and he is a middle age and friendly man. For my very first time in Bali Ketut took us to a beautiful temple in Tabanan. Usually there are two doors in a temple. We were only allowed to go through the first door because we are tourist and not real believers. The locals consider it unrespectful for … [Read more...] about 05/23/16 Temples and Sunset