A few weeks ago, I returned from a wonderful vacation on Bali with my wife. Bali is beautiful and so are its wonderful, hospital people. Especially the children. I’ve never seen so many smiling children (and parents) before. This picture was taken at a temple ceremony which I had the honor to attend. Actually, my wife, a lone fellow from switzerland and me were the only non-local people among hundreds of friendly and welcoming balinese. Which brings me to the point of this post.
The economy of Bali relies heavily on tourism. But since the bombings in Kuta, tourism really has taken a beating. We heard a lot about people not coming to Bali for fear of more terrorist attacks. Well, what can I say. I am pretty sure that the risk of having a fatal car accident on the drive to the airport is far higher than the risk of being scratched by a bomb on Bali. Kuta really isn’t why you want to visit Bali, anyway – any other place on Bali is nicer.
So if you like Asia, like to immerse yourself into a wonderful culture, like nature and diving, do yourself and the Balinese some good: visit Bali.
Pictures tell more than a thousand words though, so check out our pics on my wifes flickr account. Kevin also has some nice Bali takes.
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