Moving from Ubud back down to Legian

We were all very sad to leave the lovely Ubud area, it is so quiet and peaceful.

Had a relaxing morning at the hotel ( swim, massage).  They even serve you a lovely drink in your room post massage so that you are sure to sit still and let it all sink in on your balcony

Tom and I wandered down to the village temple. They have three temples in each village, to their three Gods, each with its own significant position ( ie south or west). Each family also has its own temple within the famiy compound ( about the size of a big house block, it has one third temple, one third house space and the rest to animals and vegie garden). Our driver told us he has 24 people in his house space!!

There are many great villas set amongst the rice fields, and I love the compound gates.

After one last lunch we headed off, so very glad that we had come out to Ubud, and to this little village of Jungungan.

On the way we passed through many artisan villages, each one dedicated to a different craft. We stopped at the silversmith village, which was fantastic. I asked our driver what you would do if you were born in the silver village, but were a good mask maker. He said this would not happen as the children see everyone in their village practicing the same craft and this is what they know!

We shared our ride to Legian with a cute little gecko, much smaller than the big one which Kate found hiding behind my wardrobe!!

It seemed noisy and busy as we came back to the coast, but then we came into are resort which is walled off and has beach access.

 So guess what, we sat around eating and drinking, interrupted only by the occasional swim!

 The great thing is that you can swim, then put on a sarong and go to dinner