I was never one to be into astrology until I met one of my guy friends who was. When I say he was, I mean like- HE WAS. Multiple books on the subject matter, figuring out whether friendships were capable, and the first question when meeting someone new was always, "When's your birthday?"- into. I have never met someone as immersed in it as him, which I found quite admirable. He was very knowledgable and passionate about all the signs.
I am a Scorpio, which he taught me was a water sign. It makes sense. I was the most comfortable swimming, bathing, or in a body of water. I remember at a very young age always wishing I was a mermaid and trying to hold my breath for minutes long.
I enjoy beaches so much and always dreamed of being able to lounge on a beach along the Indian Ocean. I never knew I would be fortunate enough to go to Bali so soon. I was constantly in my element and had such a great time. If you are a passionate water lover like me, check out my top water lover spots.
Titra Empul Temple
If you have been paying attention to any news about Indonesia, you can get a sense that they are very religious. And It's true! They have many temples in Bali which are stunning. My favorite is the Titra Empul Temple.
It is famous because the spring water is for ritual cleansing. There are two pools with showers of water flowing from them. You start from one end and pray and get cleansed by each shower. The water is clear and I love all opportunities to be in it and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Tips: Bring a bathing suit.
If you are a female, you need to bring a sarong to cover yourself. You can have a bikini underneath it, but not by itself. They have sarongs that you may rent there. Bring cash!
Ubud Beach
Everyone told me the Indian Ocean has some of the clearest water's and boy were they right. Such a beautiful cool blue-green hue. The sand was such a beautiful gold making the beach calling my name every day. Such a beautiful place to relax with tons of bars and restaurants that add to the atmosphere. It was the best place to relax after traveling all day.
Snorkeling in the Indian Ocean
Just DO IT! So many fishes. I saw an octopus which was awesome and terrifying at the same time. If you are terrified of jellyfish though, be cautious of whether or not it is jellyfish season. I never knew I had a fear of jellyfish, but ended up drifting off the coral into the very deep abyss of the ocean where you can't see the ground. When I looked up, it was exactly the scene of Finding Nemo. I was surrounded by jellyfish and almost had a heart attack. Other than that, I would recommend it.
Tanah Lot
A beautiful temple situated on the coast. The path towards the temple is usually underwater except during low tide. So plan your trip accordingly. At the base of the temple you can get blessed by the people of the temple, and if you go to the top of the temple, you can participate in a full prayer. I was so lucky to be able to go to Bali during slow season, so I had the entire top of the temple to myself. I got to witness and do a full prayer ritual with the people at the top. I am not sure if they would call themselves priests or monks? If you know, please let me know.
Tips: They all ask for "donations," however the blessings and participation cost money. They will ask you until you give donate, so don't forget to bring cash. Also, it's only a few bucks, and it doesn't hurt to be generous!
If you are female and it is your time of the month, you won't be allowed into some temples. In their religion, it is a no-no! You can lie, but that's a bit disrespectful considering it is a place where they practice their religion. So please keep that in mind ladies.
I am a Scorpio, which he taught me was a water sign. It makes sense. I was the most comfortable swimming, bathing, or in a body of water. I remember at a very young age always wishing I was a mermaid and trying to hold my breath for minutes long.
I enjoy beaches so much and always dreamed of being able to lounge on a beach along the Indian Ocean. I never knew I would be fortunate enough to go to Bali so soon. I was constantly in my element and had such a great time. If you are a passionate water lover like me, check out my top water lover spots.
Titra Empul Temple
If you have been paying attention to any news about Indonesia, you can get a sense that they are very religious. And It's true! They have many temples in Bali which are stunning. My favorite is the Titra Empul Temple.
It is famous because the spring water is for ritual cleansing. There are two pools with showers of water flowing from them. You start from one end and pray and get cleansed by each shower. The water is clear and I love all opportunities to be in it and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Tips: Bring a bathing suit.
If you are a female, you need to bring a sarong to cover yourself. You can have a bikini underneath it, but not by itself. They have sarongs that you may rent there. Bring cash!
Ubud Beach
Everyone told me the Indian Ocean has some of the clearest water's and boy were they right. Such a beautiful cool blue-green hue. The sand was such a beautiful gold making the beach calling my name every day. Such a beautiful place to relax with tons of bars and restaurants that add to the atmosphere. It was the best place to relax after traveling all day.
Snorkeling in the Indian Ocean
Just DO IT! So many fishes. I saw an octopus which was awesome and terrifying at the same time. If you are terrified of jellyfish though, be cautious of whether or not it is jellyfish season. I never knew I had a fear of jellyfish, but ended up drifting off the coral into the very deep abyss of the ocean where you can't see the ground. When I looked up, it was exactly the scene of Finding Nemo. I was surrounded by jellyfish and almost had a heart attack. Other than that, I would recommend it.
Tanah Lot
A beautiful temple situated on the coast. The path towards the temple is usually underwater except during low tide. So plan your trip accordingly. At the base of the temple you can get blessed by the people of the temple, and if you go to the top of the temple, you can participate in a full prayer. I was so lucky to be able to go to Bali during slow season, so I had the entire top of the temple to myself. I got to witness and do a full prayer ritual with the people at the top. I am not sure if they would call themselves priests or monks? If you know, please let me know.
Tips: They all ask for "donations," however the blessings and participation cost money. They will ask you until you give donate, so don't forget to bring cash. Also, it's only a few bucks, and it doesn't hurt to be generous!
If you are female and it is your time of the month, you won't be allowed into some temples. In their religion, it is a no-no! You can lie, but that's a bit disrespectful considering it is a place where they practice their religion. So please keep that in mind ladies.
A photo of my beautiful parents at Kuta Beach, which is a beautiful party beach ;)
No comments
Post a Comment