The pic is at Bali Airport, featuring its curved architecture in the roofing structure and the walkway that people have to follow to reach their cars, taxis, etc.
We certainly enjoyed ourselves, and we hope for a future trip with our children, allowing us to share the experiences we enjoyed with them.
I also learned a lot about the cultural differences and contrasts, for example, the 4-5 star resorts in comparison to the rice paddies and village compounds. The interesting offerings placed in various locations, with larger-than-life statues strategically positioned throughout the island.
The temples were very interesting, and the numerous spas, Pilates studios, and wellbeing and/or meditation centres, along with the plentiful massage spaces and manicure/pedicure shops. I was also fascinated by the numerous tattoo shops, and when I asked if there were any special Balinese tattoos, I was told that they were influenced by tourism.
There is so much more to discuss, but suffice to say that it was an experience that I think was well worth the trip and also surprising in seeing an indigenous colony being so profoundly influenced by tourism to the point that it must be difficult in the love/hate relationship with what tourism has brought about on their island...
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