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The stream running through our "room." - IMG_3225
Leslie, stupa. - IMG_20131128_080158110
Next, breakfast was served in our sala. Fresh fruit, bread, and mie goreng, a traditional fried noodle dish very popular in Indonesia. - IMG_3248
Leslie between stupas. - IMG_20131129_135859441_HDR
So, what follows will be approximately one million pictures taken as the sun rises over Borobudur, largest Buddhist temple in the world, as the sun rises over the mist-filled jungle valley in which it is nestled, while clouds assemble to provide additional majesty, and in general things are as amazing as they can probably ever be. - IMG_20131127_174425010
We borrow the Purist's complimentary mountain bikes for a ride through the rice paddies north of Ubud. Bryan is into it. - IMG_20131126_211253906
Our other private deck off the bedroom. - IMG_3257
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We awoke to an astoundingly beautiful sunrise over our private jungle slice. - IMG_3193
The garden had a huge collection of orchids attached to trees. - IMG_20131127_181549431
Bryan at the Purist Villa. - IMG_3231
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Daily offerings to the gods of incense, crackers, candy, and more were laid out practically everywhere in bali, including the middle of the sidewalk. - IMG_20131129_141607902
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Then a "hobby horse" kicked fire around. - IMG_20131128_104535077_HDR
Monkey on statue. - IMG_20131129_140005034_HDR
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Parting shot of Borobudur. - IMG_3230
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Bryan photographs glorious gloriousness. - IMG_3201
We stop at Toro Cafe, which according to Lonely Planet may be the best Sushi in Bali. It was very good, actually! - IMG_3216
We drink our way up Monkey Forest Road before heading back to the purist. - IMG_3234
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Bryan, statue, monkey balls. - IMG_3259
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A grab bag of Indonesian treats as well, none of which I remember the name of except beef rendang. - IMG_20131128_192204785
Dinner in our sala: seafood stew, sate, and more and more and more. - IMG_3239
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Fresh offerings near a dragon sculpture.