Beautiful, peaceful Bail. The small village of Benoa is located on the Southeastern coast of Bali. The town has developed over the past 20 years into a very popular cruise destination for those that like to cruise. It still retains its charming identity as a local fishing village. The calm waters and the beautiful white sand beaches have made Benoa one of Bali's most appealing water sport destination. But this is only one part of the island. Within the landscapes of valley's and volcano's sit mystical temples that date back centuries. On the island Bali there are thousands of temples that for sure showcase the unique and enduring spirituality of the area. The Balinese people are extremely devout and life on the island revolves around prayers and ceremonies.
Bali is also known for the World's best surfing and diving not to mention all the temples.
"Benoa is a relatively new port. At the dock you will be greeted by Balinese dancers.
You can hire at the pier a car or van & driver for 4 hours for about $65. You have to make sure the driver speaks some English.
Within the precincts of the terminal there are demonstrations of Balinese art and culture. Dancing, puppets and a Gamelan Orchestra in addition to demonstrations including: wood carving, batik printing, paintings and sculpture.
Benoa Harbor is now being developed as a turn-around port, capable of accommodating international cruises that embark or disembark from the island.
Note: If your room steward is from Bali, do him or her a favor be requesting that your stateroom not being cleaned. This way he will have time to meet his family.
"Kuta Beach is the most popular and developed beach in Bali.
Blessed with natural beauty, one of the top attractions for visitors to Indonesia is without any doubt the island of Bali. With its multitude of mountains, volcanoes, beaches, paddy fields, customs, local lifestyle, art, religions and attractions, Bali is popular as a gateway destination. The friendliness of the Balinese makes many visitors feel at home on the island. Geographically, Bali is situated between the Islands of Java and Lombok, and thus boasts a stunning coastline of beautiful beaches for relaxing or waves of international standards for surfing.
Nusa Dua is an enclave of large international 5-star resorts in south-eastern Bali. It is located 40 kilometers from Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali.
Immediately north of Nusa Dua enclave is the peninsula of Tanjung Benoa that includes less exclusive hotels and Benoa village. A multi-denominational area, it includes a mosque, and Chinese and Hindu temples in close proximity.
Every house has a temple - in the grounds of a big house it can be a very impressive building, in artisan houses it'll be just a cupboard.
"There were some small stalls setup in the cruise terminal and souvenir sellers outside the terminal gates. Very busy area.
In Indonesia eating with your hand (instead of utensils like forks and spoons) is very common. The basic idea is to use four fingers to pack a little ball of rice, which can then be dipped into sauces before you pop it in your mouth by pushing it with your thumb. There's one basic rule of etiquette to observe: Use only your right hand, as the left hand is used to clean yourself in the bathroom. Don't stick either hand into communal serving dishes: instead, use the left hand to serve yourself with utensils and then dig in. Needless to say, it's wise to wash your hands well before and after eating. Eating by hand is frowned on in some "classier" places. If you are provided with cutlery and nobody else around you seems to be doing it, then take the hint.
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