We took a day trip to the village of Kintamani, one of 6 villages around Lake Batur. Batur is the largest lake in Bali. This is also where you find the active volcano, Mt. Batur. Batur has erupted 24 times since 1800. This area sees a lot of tourists due to the cooler, mountain weather, spectacular views and the tons of handicraft shops that line the entire road north through to Ubud ( past Kintamani). Just a few shops, side by side by side everywhere. I wonder how they can all make a living.
Nearly in Kintamani.
The lone guy at the left in this photo was just finishing. We got to take his spot.
The view and lunch.
More view photos of the view.
A gas station and mini mart.
After visiting Kintamani and having lunch, we were off to Tegallalang Rice Terraces. They charge the car just for driving through this area. Weird. Pretty.
The cutest thing in Tegallalang:
I think this was the day we stopped for a traditional Balinese Healing foot massage on the way back to the hotel.
Additional note: On this visit we saw a blue-black kingfisher, an olive-backed sunbird and a grey-cheeked pigeon!
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