GIANYAR AREA

On the third day, we went to Gianyar area. First stop, we dropped by at Cening Bagus, the art and souvenir shop, at jalan Raya Batubulan No. 100X, Sukawati-Gianyar. Phone (0361) 292308. We bought some snacks and T shirts (again) there, because the price was cheaper. Then we moved to BATIK GALUH SHOP, the center for Bali batik. It's a very big store with a lovely Bali decoration on its back yard. It's located at jalan Raya Batubulan, Gianyar. Phone (0361) 298304, 299496, Not far from Cening Bagus. We bought some clothes again there because I heard from my mom, who recommended me this place, that their products is better quality than other place. But it's really hard to find bigger size such as Raymond's. Then we continued our next destination to have breakfast. We tried the famous Kedewatan Chicken Rice of Mrs Mangku. Its location at jalan Raya Kedewatan, Ubud-Gianyar. Phone (361) 974 795. Located at Kedewatan village, we quickly found it because numerous cars were parked in front of the place, a Balinese style house which has been converted into a restaurant. Apparently Nasi ayam (chicken rice) is the only menu available here. Then we dropped by at Naughty Nuri's Stall, at jalan raya Sanggingan. A unique small stall with unique decoration on it. Their specialize in grill pork chop and ribs. The taste was really good. After eating, then we went to Tampak Siring Palace. But, unfortunately, the place is not open for public anymore, now. So we just dropped by at Tirta Empul Temple, which famous with its magical water sources, of which believed can make young forever. We didn't bring our changing clothes so we're just wetting our face with its water. After taking pictures, then we left. We went to Kintamani area to see the beautiful scenery of Mount Batur with its lake. The climate's there is cool. I liked to be there. Many people offered us to go to Trunyan, an island in the middle of Batur lake. Its unique tradition made its area very popular when my first time visiting Bali with my family. All the dead body, who's the origin of that area, will not be buried, but they'll just put it under the trees. The trees of frankincense over there, absorb the smell of the decomposition process, so we can see them without the smell. I refused to go there again, because there's nothing else to see but the dead. Then, Ray bought the Balinese chess for only Rp 100,000. He's so lucky, because the seller first offered him for US$ 35, and because we didn't really want to buy it, so we're just bargain cruelly. So, we never expected that he would give us that chess. Then we bought some bananas and salaks because Ray and Van like them. There's a kid offering me to draw a temporary tattoo on my arm, because he saw that among 3 of us, it's only me who hadn't had any tattoo yet. Actually I liked the dragon pic he offered, but I was afraid we had no enough time to continue the trip. So, I refused it though I felt so pity on him. Sorry kid, may be next time...