Experience Bali on the Morning Journey, Ubud
Many people go to Bali for the beaches, but having had plenty of beach on our Southeast As
ia trip, we
chose to spend three nights in the arts and cultural center of Ubud. Yes, the center of the city is still
highly touristy, but if you want to get a sneak peek of real life there, make your way over to Tegal Sari
and sign up for the Morning Journey. You can participate even if you aren't staying at the hotel. A mere
15 USD per person will enlighten you and inform you about the Balinese culture more than you ever
thought possible. A local guide will take you to a village outside Ubud, where you will visit many housing
compounds, including a local art school. There, your new view of this amazing place will begin to form as
you learn about the Hindu religion, cultural practices and local foods. Speaking of local foods, the second
half of the experience involves a rather rugged hike through the rice terraces and forest. You'll learn about rice production, identify fruit trees and
may even get lucky enough to have a local farmer climb a massive palm tree barefoot to cut you a coconut for a mid-afternoon refreshment. The
day lasts from about 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and you'll finish up with a lunch provided by the hotel. You'll leave wishing you had a few more days
to spend with these wonderful people learning more intimate things about their intriguing culture.
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