It fills the ancient crater of Mt. Bratan. Bedulu The village at the crossroads beyond Pejeng was once the center of early Balinese dynasties. In the 14th century, the armies of the Majapahit dynasty in Java threatened many parts of the archipelago. Besakih A climb north, through the astonishing landscapes of Bukit Jambul, ascends over 900 meters up the slopes of Gunung Agung to Pura Besakih, the holiest of all temples in Bali. Kuta Sunsets make memories at Kuta beach, one of the island's loveliest seacoasts.
Skylight descends in warm waves of color, leaving shy stars behind.
Village fishermen often set off at dusk, the sails of their prahus shrinking to frail silhouettes that drift across a wide, red sun. On 20 November 1946, Lt. Col. 1 Gusti Ngurah Rai, acommander of nationalist troops in Bali, and his company of guerrilla fighters were killed in the Battle of Marga. Blahbatuh The Pura Gaduh of this market village is associated with Kebo lwa, a legendary personality famous for his size, strength and magical power. Many landmarks and buildings are attributed to him, including the original gate of this temple. Enshrined in a small pavilion is a massive stone head over a meter high, said to be a portrait of Kebo lwa.