Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Sanur sights

The entrance to a home along our access road in Sanur, Bali.  I think the sign said, "Please use the side door", so this one must have been purely decorative.

Something else purely decorative:

 


Icon shopping mall
I think perhaps it is ICON in capitals but can't find out if that stands for something or if it was built 2 years ago to be iconic.  It is 4 floors of all things bright and shiny, a mix of international brands you can find in any mall world wide and a few local products.  I think the most Indonesian thing in the place was this installation.  I don't know how else to describe it.
 
 

The night markets, in contrast, were all things Indonesian, a sensation of sights and smells - and smiles. We only ate what my grandson, a regular visitor to Bali, recommended.  I have no idea what it was but it was very good.  And I enjoyed every drop of the cold  beer we had to go with it.
 
 
Family discussions about what to eat.
 
 


The bike parking lot outside the Arts Market at Sukawati. And. below, canang sari near the road entrance to the parking lot.  They are small, handmade daily offerings placed on the ground, doorsteps, and shrines throughout Bali to express gratitude and maintain cosmic balance. 
 


This alleyway, in full sun, to a beachfront restaurant seemed endless.  

9 comments:

  1. Looks good that shopping center, don't know about eating in Baili, probably could be a problem as you found out.
    Nice photos and lots of bike.

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    1. Lots and lots of bikes, Margaret. Helmets didn't seem compulsory either. I've never experienced traffic like that before.

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  2. The beaches look so inviting, especially with the lovely sun shelter. And the markets just wonderful. I'd love to go and see the sights and smells, and have someone to recommend what to eat!

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    1. I don't know how I would have known what was safe to eat without my grandson's guidance. I certainly wouldn't have been brave enough to eat at the markets without him.

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  3. Fascinating mix of traditional and modern. Well, I guess all of our cultures are, really - it just strikes one more when one is not familiar with the traditions! ;)

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  4. I agree, Monica. I knew very little about Indonesian culture and found it fascinating.

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  5. I can see you have fun with your camera when you travel. Fine photos.

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  6. Well done for making the trip to Bali. Finding something to eat seems an interesting problem to solve.

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  7. It looks like you had an excellent time.

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