Bali - motorcycle adventure...

Somehow I convinced Tavin to join me on the back of a motorcycle trip here in Bali.  Frankly I suspect it was a moment of romantic weakness, but we had a GREAT day - photos on flickr. 

Inspired by the random blog I found on google (keywords: Motorcycle, temple, bali) we decided to pop over to Tanah Lot temple.  Made it there quite safe and sound after a few twists and turns (and stopping by a cool Kustom Bike shop (more photos on Flickr) - BEAUTIFUL bikes, made me want one, but I'd have to move someplace other than London.

Then we went to the temple, which was amazing, and beautiful, though a bit touristy.  On the bike again and made our way home  - suddenly out of the corner of my eye, I saw some guys loading a truck with some stuff - looked like parts of a Gamelan, so to Tavin's terror I pulled  U-Turn and asked them what they were doing. They invited us to come see their "concert" - Tavin wasn't sure, but I couldn't refuse so  we popped back on the bike and followed the sea of similarly dressed guys on motoscooters following the truc

Turned out it was the six month anniversary of the temple at the end of the road, the stuff in the truck was the final pieces for the Gamelan (I counted almost 50 musicians!)  we were invited to sit and watch/listen while they played and some folks walked in and out with offerings for the temple.   A TRULY magical experience.

Back on the bike, and then into the WORST traffic jam every. Almost died about 6 times, most dangerously when the traffic stopped and the purple tourist buses behind us almost rear-ended Tavin.

All was well though - although I actually got nervous when I realized there was a bike ahead, behind and on both sides of me and we'd be unable to fall because there were so many of them! 

Out of traffic, we arrived at thevilla, a quick swim and now a massage - sorry no more updates for today - tomorrow to UBUD.