For the last few days I've stayed in Densapar, the capital of Bali. The English couple have gone on to Kuta (the really touristy bit!). I've spent most of the time, each day, trying to find my way back to the hotel. I have been seriously lost at times!
Yesterday I attended a double cremation. There was a large procession, bands, colorful costumes and not a black-tie in sight. The cremations took place on the local football field! I think the 2 persons being cremated were of totally different classes - one got the full treatment, mounted on a statue of a bull, priest chanting, pomp and ceremony. The other was shoved into an open topped bamboo box and a blow-torch applied!
I fly to Jakarta tomorrow. A quick over-night stop and then fly to Bangkok on Sunday.
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