Happy New Year 2010

Happy New Year semuanya...

Adu udah taon baru aja nie, uda lama ga posting di blog yah uda taon 2010... Padahal uda ada rencana posting buat natal, gagal lagi gagal lagi gara2 saking sibuknya for the New Year itself... But doesn't really matter lah, next time kan masih bisa, yang penting ga lupa lg ma blog ni... my beloved Keyroad 13 Happy New Year... and also for my beloved husband and daughter, hunny Darsa & lovely Mia Calista... All the best for you sweetheart...

LuV U all...
Ai, Gusti Ayu...

Excelso part II

Had a bad day in Ubud, I took my best friend Indah hanging around to Denpasar, killing time for fresh breathing from the sorrow and tried to gain plenty of joys feeling back home..

As one of my favorites, I went to Excelso again and again… ( yeah chocolate plus coffee always works to me, it sounds like the combination of “theobromine” from the coffee and “phenyl ethylamine” from the chocolate flowing to my blood, turned my eyes on for 24 hours nonstop, felt happy and loved, oohhh chocolate syndromes… ) ce’st magnifique…

PS : at above picture was me and my best friend Indah, miss U girl… ( quite funny wasn’t it, I captured this picture at the same time she took herself one, the result was… the silly and funniest picture of mine as above… )

The Excelso Cafe

Yup, the journey wasn’t end yet. Had 5 fingers pizza ( ooohhhhhh overloaded! too luscious too disregard, the result was : a big stomach rode to Kuta, it made me so sleepy… ohhh what a bad habit…!!! ). Met a friend with a cheerfull chit_chat makes the ambience so attractively hosted, moreover with eye-catching glittered highheel I wore, yyyiiiiiiiiipppppppppppiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ( unfortunately U can’t see it on the picture as I just took the foods only hihihihihi…; ) not a big deal lah… )

Sat down on a comfort sofa in a very cozy place with yuuuummmmyyyy meals I”ve ordered, opppsss my eyes and mind got hungry before it should be ring the bell, whereas my stomach oohhooohhooooo just looks like a little budha… huhp…

Here it were… the appetite salads… yummy pastas… luscious mocktail… triple deckers… basket of assorted sausages, french fries and fried meatballs… and hhhhhhmmmm delicate choco gelato fullcream dessert with red-dilicious cherry on top…. Just PERFECTO….!!!

Pizza Hut getting hOt..

Once upon a time, I took one of my best friends to Denpasar and furthermore to Kuta area, simply hanging around for a mind refreshed after abundant tasks from the lectures… huhp…

As youngsters ( yes I was… noted in 2005… ooopppss :p ) we snatched for an updating fashionate style by visiting a mall ( doesn’t really matter about how it was.. as I forgot what dresses I’ve bought, not so important either )

After having enough with the shopping appetites, my stomach started to ring a call for yummy light foods and of course tasty cool sweet drinks as walking around the mall made me totally exhausted. For the easiest and fastest way to get re-energized, I came up to the master pizza maker i.e Pizza Hut just for a quick light lunch as I didn’t want to have too much foody bloody food since I had a dinner appointment at Excelso DFA, it weird, wasn’t it???!! Excelso is a kind of coffee shop which is great for luncheon time and tea time; however an invitation must be appreciated, isn’t it?!!! Yes, it is…

Here it was a huge fingers pizza for two… hhhhmmmmm encouraged my appetite then…

Breadtalk Bakery

It’s cool when we can express how we feel just by breads, it’ sound like that the bread could talk and simply show about what’s going on around… Fantastic…

Anyway… I just passing by the crowded town of Kuta last time and stopped at Centro just for quick break of shopping with my beloved ex-boyfriend who has become my husband now : ) … yet had the shopping I’ve stocked at the Breadtalk breads counter which smelt so goooooddd ( yes it was… it made my nose hacking… ooppppss just joking ;p )

I just can’t say no for this… especially the one with the sunflower seeds as above picture, one of my favorite… hhhmmmm yuuuuummmmyyyyy… nyam…nyam…

Hu'u Bar

Hu'u bar is located on Jl. Petitenget and has gained a reputation among the expat crowd as a cool place to hang out. Situated between Pura Petitenget and Venue @ The Moon, Hu'u bar feels like a clone of Ku De Ta, complete with mini-pool and cool-boy dècor. The whole joint is set under a large natural wood roof, with a large central bar. Serves quite lot of food varieties i.e spring rolls and other snacks... It is nice to have something with your beer.

Bali Safari and Marine Park

Home to hundreds amazing animals representing more than 50 species, including some of rare and endangered species. Combining Balinese cultural ambience with African Savannah, Bali Safari and Marine Park featuresthe following exhibits featuring Sumatran elephant, Sumatran tiger, white tiger, leopard, komodo dragon and cheetah are just some of the fascinating creatures that can be seen at the Bali Safari and Marine Park.

Fulfilling its mission of conservation, education and recreation through one of our attractive Elephant Show devoted to animals involved in conservation and education projects and so much more excitement by riding the elephant with our Elephant Back Safari around the African Savannah and get to see your favorite animal up close! in Animal Encounter make the Bali Safari and Marine Park's leading familiy attraction and adventure in Bali.

Oman Gallery

Find a wide range of arts and antiques of Indonesia, from temple artifacts to teak furniture, original as well as reproduction made to order in our workshop. Using only special aged teak wood.

Carry a wide selection of antique Indonesia furniture as well as fine reproduction piece from recycled old teak wood(Our Product and design).
Shipping by containe or cubic meter(m) is easily arranged and reliable cargo agents will meet you at your hotel our gallery).

Give an estimate and handle pick up,packing and shipping to your home port,you will be responsible for clearing customs,any duty or other fees due,and arranging transportation from the fort to your home.
Customs brokers can arrange this for you.Fumigation and insurance is recommended.

La Luciola Seminyak

The Frommer’s call it “a place to see and be seen” but I prefer to call it a cuisine sanctuary. If you want to have a lunch without any hullabaloo of the Kuta’s crowd while still have the opportunity to enjoy the enchanted view of the beach and a nice breeze without any unnecessary obstruction from a structure called “wall”, La Lucciola is just the place for it. La Lucciola is on walking distance from Hotel Oberoi, but for visitor with vehicle, the parking area appears reasonably safe for such a public area, as security guards abound! After crossing the canal by an old wooden bridge, you are at the La Lucciola Beach Club! Strolling along the stone path, in the midst of the well-manicured grounds, you wind your way around to the restaurant’s front entrance. For lunch then you will also be faced with the rear view of a line of deck chairs from those enjoying their sun & surf, as well as a little sustenance, on the beach.

La Lucciola is perched right on the edge of the beach. An enormous open, thatch-roofed building, with dining on two levels. The upstairs section has a nice breeze that is almost inevitable. The large bamboo furniture seems to suit the place and the occasion.

For lunch a variety of entrees, very mixed in origin and style, often suffice for a pleasant and relaxing meal. A pair of King Prawns with thin chips of Sweet Potato stuck all over them, always remind me of Sydney’s Thai chef, Prasit, and his famous king prawn and taro dish. Maybe there is a connection. A Meze is a touch of Greece. Italian-style pastas abound, as well as a variety of salads from many origins. The Chicken and soba noodle salad, with a soy and sesame dressing, a perfect light snack.

hhhmmm yummmyyy at flava lounge...

hhhhmmm mu nyobain steak ala flava lounge...

early dinner on Sunday after evening break at 'pante kuta... yiipppiiieeee trying some succulents steaks and fresh veges... cant wait for the next trip...

check it out brur...

The Galungan Day

Indonesia is the land of diverse religions and cultures. So it is very obvious that the calendar of events of Indonesia will be equally colorful and diversified. The Galungan Festival in Indonesia is one of the major festivals here. This festival is the most important festival for Balinese. The Galungan Festival symbolizes the victory of Dharma (Virtue) upon Adharma (Evil), filled with cultural rites and ceremonies.

The Galungan Festival is held in Bali. Galungan Day signifies "Pawedalan Jagat" or the earth's festival ceremony. On the eve of Galungan Festival the Hindus thank God for his creations on earth and its content. On this day the Hindus express their gratitude to God and invite him to come down to earth and join in their celebrations. The Galungan Festival goes on for 10 days. At some Balinese festivals the images of the Gods as well as the thrones they sit on are carried down to the sea where they are given a ceremonial bath. The Galungan Festival has a mythological reference. There was a cruel king called Mayadenawa. The death of the King Mayadenawa is the victory of the good (Dharma) upon evil (Adharma). This victory day is celebrated every six months (6x35 days=210 days), which is called Galungan Day. It is called Galungan, probably because it is celebrated on wuku Galungan (based on the Balinese calendar), and so does Kuningan Day that falls on wuku Kuningan. Galungan Day is celebrated every Budha Kliwon Dungulan. One of the essential commodities for Galungan Festival is Penjor. Penjor is made of a long bamboo pole with its curved end, and decorated with rice paddies, corn on the cob, coconut, cakes, a piece of white or yellow cloth, etc. Penjor is usually built on Penampahan Galungan (a day before the Galungan Day). It is symbolizes Mount Agung and gratitude for the agricultural produce. Mount Agung is the symbol of holiness as a connection to Mount Semeru, Mount Himalaya, or Mahameru, which is believed as the place where Bhatara Putra Jaya stays. There are different stages in Galungan Festival and each element has its own symbolization.

The Galungan Festival is a religious festival here. Though it is a festival of the Hindus, the participation of people from various castes is really noticeable. Do, come in this festival. You will certainly enjoy it.

Gemala Silver Jewelry

Gemala Silver Jewelry has created a unique niche in Bali by combining traditional smithing of precious metals, modern production facilities and state-of-the-art design and
communications technology.

‘Gemala’ is an Indonesian word meaning ‘magic stone’. The name blends the concepts of the stones we love to work with and the sacred Hindu Bali prayer beads, or mala.

Bodywork Centre

At Bodyworks there are many levels of healing. Genuine touch itself is healing. When the loving touch is combined with skill and techniques of massage, it can bring physical and inner wellbeing. Ketut Arsana, as a Mahatma Therapist, gives his students (staff) guidance to help develop their skills and abilities. These students try to learn and capture his teachings of massage and personal growth.
Ketut Arsana sees all who enter the gateway to Bodyworks, whether it be his staff or clients, as people to be touched with his loving care.
By entering Bodyworks, the healing has already begun. When healing ourselves there are many levels – physical, mental and spiritual.
The process of healing is often a long journey. Healing flows through the body to reach the source of problems within ourselves and society.

Jelatik Esthetic and Day Spa

Lets reah the height of pampering with our friendly, caring and highly trained staff to create unique ritual and beauty therapies using herbal and natural product, exotic spices are combined with locally grown herbs and flowers, to ensure that your journey with us will be a throughly revitalising, peaceful and luxurious one.

Aura Spa

AURA SPA UBUD... the destination spa
AURA SPA UBUDThe way to health is a scented bath and an oil massage every day. (Hippocrates, in the 5th century BC) With skilled hands and aromatic oils to soothe the mind and body, one is pampered into such equilibrium that pure radiance gleams.At AURA Bali, your aura really shines and the beauty in you radiates throughout .

Spa Hati

Spa Hati
SPA TREATMENTS
Blissful Journey*
Single massage, one hour135.000 Rupiahs
Lavish Me
90 minutes massage185.000 Rupiahs
Divine Madness
Double massage, Jacuzzi, Steam, one hour230.000 Rupiahs
Spa Hati Awakening
Combination single massage, Body scrub, Jacuzzi, Steam, 90 minutes 225.000 Rupiahs

Bali ratu spa

“RATU” is the meaning of the queen in Balinese.Please be healed at the most number of the beds in Bali and enjoy the natural traditional Balinese treatment. You heart and body will be healed by the treatment and you can spend the elegant and luxury time like a queen.

White water rafting with Bali adventure

Bali Adventure Rafting is the only Bali rafting company that offers '5 star' service from the start to finish. Established in 1989 and renowned as Bali's safest family rafting company, only Bali Adventure Tours offers a fully computerized reception centre coupled with fast walk-through equipment outfitting and easy access to the river via safe, engineered steps, complete with hand rails and scenic viewing platforms. Grab your oars and get ready to rage with this exhilarating rafting adventure on the spectacular Ayung River. Whether you are 5 or 75, a natural or a novice, our white water rafting in Bali ride is safe, fun and a breathtaking experience to be enjoyed by the whole family.

The action starts when you launch into an 8 km river stretch, navigating through 27 class II and III rapids set to a backdrop of wild unspoiled rainforest, towering gorges and magnificent rice paddy terraces.
Professionally trained and experienced guides pilot safety-equipped Avon rafts through the best river runs, dramatic drops and spectacular waterfalls to make your Bali rafting ride a fun and awesome experience.
End the action packed 1.5 hour (approx) journey with hot showers, clean towels and changing rooms followed by a hot gourmet buffet feast at our private restaurant overlooking majestic mountains and rice fields.
Bali Adventure Rafting boasts the longest course on this river and has unique facilities that have attracted international personalities such as Magician David Copperfield, Supermodel Claudia Schiffer and Hollywood Action Star Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Why travel two or three hours to other river locations when Bali Adventure Rafting is only one hour drive from most tourist centres and offers Bali's best White Water Rafting together with '5 star' facilities, service and safety second to none.

Tour includes:
• Air conditioned return transfers via short scenic drive
• Shortest distance to the Starting Point
• Computerized reception and fast walk-through equipment outfitting
• Internationally acclaimed AVON Rafts fitted with approved safety foot cups and hand ropes and all safety equipment
• Quick access to the river and instruction by experienced guides
• Hot showers, changing rooms, towels
• Buffet lunch with complete Restaurant and Bar service

Warung Enak

A warung is an indispensable feature of Indonesia’s daily life - a simple food stall selling basic, traditional food. Each warung’s fare is typical of a particular Indonesian region. Every Indonesian frequents their favourite warung haunt for the promise of a hearty and satisfying meal. .

Warung Enak is inspired by the rich blend of peoples and culture of the Indonesian archipelago – a tribute to the wealth and diversity of food traditions that originate from a country that spans across 17,000 islands and comprises over 200 ethnic groups with a population of over 300 million

The Warung Enak menu traverses these many islands, celebrating the original traditional recipes presented in chic contemporary style to enhance your dining experience. Discover the rich yet intricate use of a range of over 60 herbs and spices and lesser known nuts and legumes from the region to achieve a range of the subtle, strong, tangy and always interesting flavours.

Welcome to this gastronomic journey with Warung Enak and discover the
Secrets of the Archipelago!

Butterfly park at Tabanan Bali

Taman Kupu Kupu (Bali Butterfly Park)

Enter the world of the butterflies and experience the beauty, variety and delicate wonder of nature's amazing creations. Covering 3,500 square meters, the enclosed gardens of the park create an ecosystem for study, breeding and protection of butterflies. This is the largest park of its kind in Southeast Asia. And it contains a myriad of species from all over Indonesia, including the rare Bird Wing Butterfly. This is a wonderful and unique educational outing and experience for all ages.

Butterfly Park & Breeding Program

Jalan Batukaru, Sandan Wanasari
Tabanan,
80351

Phone: +62 361 81 4282
Fax: +62 361 81 4281

Get dirty at Bebek Bengil

Bebek Bengil ( Dirty Duck Diner ) was first opened in 1990. Since then we have been serving delicious foods and providing good services in a friendly, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

Many people have asked us how we got the name 'Bebek Bengil',well here's the story..

When we were building the restaurant, we thought long and hard about a name. Many good suggestions came from our friends, but none seemed just right.

We knew we wanted a Balinese name that translated well into English. However, for a long time the metaphor eluded us.

One tropical monsoon morning, when the restaurant was very close to being finished ( we had the concrete floor down, and the tables in ), a flock of ducks from the rice field across the road ( yes, there were rice fields all around us then ) ran quacking and squawking into the restaurant and across the floor and tables. They left muddy webbed footprints all over the place. They were our first guests - those dirty ducks !

Lunch at Ibu Oka

Ibu Oka warung is an open-air restaurant located smack in the middle of Ubud town. Squeezed in between Ubud’s central banjar and Jl. Suweta’s upmarket shops and restaurants stands the legendary Ibu Oka’s Warung Babi Guling. The food stall has stood here for the past 20 years, serving up what many say is some of the best roast suckling pig on Bali.

And they are all digging in to Ibu Oka’s classic Balinese tucker: melt-in-the-mouth suckling pig that was spit-roasted for five hours before being carted on foot from Ibu Oka’s home kitchen and served hot and fresh to the waiting hordes. Within minutes after it opens its doors, the restaurant is full to overflowing. Every table refills as soon as the early bird diners lick their lips is satisfaction before heading back to work, shopping or wandering Ubud’s central market.

Dine at Lotus Cafe

Located on Ubud’s Main Road (Jalan Raya), right in the center of town, is our most spectacular restaurant: Cafe Lotus.

The setting is magnificent even by Balinese standards: a large lotus pond framed by ancient flowering trees with one of Ubud's main temple complex, Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati, serving as a backdrop. One of the longest established restaurants in Ubud, it was taken over and upgraded by Lotus in 1990.

The restaurant’s ambience has been preserved and enhanced with themes and flavors of the Lotus Restaurant concept. Here you can also dine the Asian way, seated on bamboo mats, overlooking lotus flowers in bloom, and 5 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) you can dine while watching performances of traditional Balinese dances and gamelan orchestras. At other times you may hear musicians in practice or witness one of Ubud’s frequent temple ceremonies in progress. Surely, all this will make your visit an unforgettable experience.

Cafe Lotus has become a landmark in Ubud, the center of Balinese culture, and it comes highly recommended by guidebooks worldwide. The Cafe continues to be our most spectacular restaurant and it deserves to be included on your next visit. You will prove us right!

Furama Villas and Spa

The Furama Villas & Spa Ubud was launched in December 2006 with 24 villas – 19 Deluxe Pool Villas and 5 Royal Pool Villas. Expect spacious and comfortable accommodation with excellent service by an attentive team.

With natural spring water being an abundant resource here, all guests can enjoy the simple luxury of soaking in their private plunge pools, or taking a dip in the main pool or lagoon. A variety of activities are also available for guests’ recreation.
A comprehensive list of pampering spa treatments has been created to take care of your overall well-being and relaxation. Choose from enjoying the spa treatments in the comfort of your own villa, or in the spa retreat by the main swimming pool. Kindly enquire with our Concierge for details, or call the resort’s main line.

Bali Batik

The Batik of Bali expresses the artistic excellence of the Balinese people. Their beautiful designs, inspired by religious mythologies to everyday encounters, spread throughout the world. Originally stimulated by Javanese motifs, dominated by wayang and other mythological characters. Contemporary batik artists have also experienced artistic development that parallels that of paintings. Modern batik artists express themselves through various subjects, from objects of nature such as birds or fish to daily activities such as cremation procession or tourist attractions as well as religious and mythological stories, accompanied by modern interpretation.

White water rafting with Sobek

Sobek’s two hour, visually spectacular rafting trip down the Ayung River is made even more enjoyable and comfortable by the brand new industry leading, safety approved equipment. This adventure for guests of all ages is a mix of wild excitement, breath taking views and well guided, informative, sightseeing.

As you carve through some of Bali’s most appealing landscape, the Ayung River provides a thrill that begins the moment you push of from the riverbanks. As you switch between Class I and II rapids, you will wind through deep valleys with cascading waterfalls and towering cliffs of prehistoric significance.

On the more leisurely stretches through tropical forests you will see Hindu shrines that are brightly decorated on ceremonial days of prayer. Just as you think it is all coming to an end, the unpredictable Ayung River propels your raft into yet another rapid.

Daily Pick-up Times

Trip Nusa Dua-Jimbaran Kuta Sanur Ubud Morning A 07.45 - 08.15 08.00 - 08.30 08.30 - 09.00 08.45 - 09.15 Morning B 08.45 - 09.15 09.00 - 09.30 09.30 - 10.00 09.45 - 10.15 Afternoon 12.15 - 12.45 12.30 - 13.00 13.00 - 13.30 13.15 - 13.45

Trip duration

preparation : 0.5 hours rafting : 1,5 – 2 hours lunch, shower, change clothes : 0.5 – 1 hour

What to Wear

Shorts or swimming gear T-shirt * Sport shoes/sandals Hat & sunscreen recommended & a change of clothing.

We have clean and well maintained showering and changing facilities complete with fresh towels. On every Rafting trip we supply a water resistant protective bag for all your valuables. Souvenirs and photographs from your Sobek experience are available for purchase at our finish points, providing a precious memory of your time with us.

Sobek’s well trained guides and welcoming operational staff, make your trip the most memorable and enjoyable trip possible. Huge fun and great adventure with SOBEK on the Ayung River.

Elephant ride with A true balinese experience

The elephants come from Sumatra, and as part of our efforts to conserve this magnificent species, we’d like you to learn more about them, go trekking and experience life with our incredible elephants! By riding our elephants you help us help other elephants in Sumatra by providing funds for food and land to make sure their homes remain protected.

After enjoying the drive, be welcomed to Bali Elephant Camp with a refreshing welcome drink at the ‘Trunk’n’Mahout’ valley-view café. Watch the elephants enjoy their morning or afternoon bath and then meet our Head Mahout to learn about the daily life of a Sumatran elephant as the elephants get saddled-up for the ‘Explorer’ or ‘Adventurer’ treks. Want to see a big appetite? Check out Elephant lunch-time.

Pass through tropical plantations of mango, jackfruit, durian, coffee, bamboo and coconuts. Look out for birds and monkeys as you pass through the jungle and see how other animals such as pigs, cows and buffalos play a part in the daily lives of farmers and their families as you enter the small local village of Buanga. Pass by the village temple and witness daily life far away from the tourist areas. A highlight on the trip is to be invited into the home of a local farmer where you will enjoy a drink of fresh coconut. This is such a unique and enjoyable trek as you look down at glimpses of the river and trek though unspoilt rice paddies on your return to the Camp. You and your elephant become a part of the real Balinese experience. When you return to the camp enjoy a delicious western or Balinese 3 course menu at the ‘Trunk’n’Mahout’ valley-view café and relax in the idyllic surroundings...

Pass through tropical plantations of mango, jackfruit, durian, coffee, bamboo and coconuts. Look out for birds and monkeys as you pass through the jungle and see how other animals such as pigs, cows and buffalos play a part in the daily lives of farmers and their families as you enter the small local village of Buanga. Pass by the village temple and witness daily life far away from the tourist areas. A highlight on the trip is to be invited into the home of a local farmer where you will enjoy a drink of fresh coconut. This is such a unique and enjoyable trek as you look down at glimpses of the river and trek though unspoilt rice paddies on your return to the Camp. You and your elephant become a part of the real Balinese experience. When you return to the camp enjoy a delicious western or Balinese 3 course menu at the ‘Trunk’n’Mahout’ valley-view café and relax in the idyllic surroundings...

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hi semuanya... ini blogku yang terbaru setelah lama ga posting aku jd lupa password blog yang lama aduh kacau... never mind i created the new one then...!

Luv U all...
Ai Gusti Ayu