Travelog for: Betzi

Dear Mom

Today, the weather not too friendly. The rain falling down since the morning and the  sky always cloudy. But today, we still visit an iconic building in Denpasar, capital city of Bali, named  Bajra Sandhi Monument. The picture maybe not so good,because its a cloudy and some scenes taken during the drizzling rain.
About the Bajra Sandhi itself ,  the architecture  is very unique, taking the shape of Bajra or Genta, a bell that used by Hindu Priests during religious ceremonies. It is also a symbol of the bond between males and females that creates prosperity according to the epic that tells the story of the Gods struggle to get the Water of Eternity.

Every statue and each carving in the monument compound has its own meaning. The whole of the monument symbolizes Mount Mandara where, according to the epic Mahabarath, the Gods had a battle with giants fighting for the Water of Eternity

Love
B

Dear Mum

Here is my picture when i went to Sanur Beach, one of the famour beach in the Denpasar, capital city of Bali

picture no 1-7 : Stunning Sanur Beach
picture no 8 : name board of the Village
picture no 9-10 : A jukung or canoe is a small wooden Indonesian boat. It is a traditional fishing boat.
Essentially of Balinese origin, the double outrigger jukung is but one of many types of Pacific/Asian outrigger canoes that use the crab claw sail traditional throughout Polynesia. Whilst this sail presents some difficulties in tacking into the wind, actually requiring to jibe around, a jukung is superb in its reaching ability and jibe-safe running. They are usually highly decorated and bear a marlin-like prow.

Picture no 11-13 : with Canang Sari in the beach and Jukung. Canang sari is one of the daily offerings made by Balinese Hindus to thank the Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa in praise and prayer. Canang sari will be seen in the Balinese temples (pura), on small shrines in houses, and on the ground or as a part of a larger offering. The phrase canang sari is derived from the Balinese words sari (essence) and canang (a small palm-leaf basket as the tray). Canang itself consists of two syllables Kawi language of ca (beautiful) and nang (purpose).. Each direction symbolizes a Hindu God (deva):
•    White-colored flowers that point to the east as a symbol of Iswara
•    Red-colored flowers that point to the south as a symbol of Brahma
•    Yellow-colored flowers that point to the west as a symbol of Mahadeva
•    Blue or green colored flowers that point to the north as a symbol of Vishnu

Love
B

Hello Mum

Here iam, in Legian Kuta Bali
Legian is a beachfront town in South Bali, located north of Kuta and south of Seminyak. Legian is crammed full of shops selling everything from the latest designer surfware to Balinese souvenirs to take home. This is a shopping destination
Here iam took  pictures in front of the Temple and Monument in Legian area, also got a lunch with traditional Indonesian salad with spicy coconut sauce, also enjoyed a cup of Indonesian Arabica Coffee

Hugs
B

Hello Mum

here iam with a cheap, delicious and popular street food and fruits from Bali Indonesia.

Hugs
B

Hello

Today my host introduced  me about The Music of Bali.
The music of Bali is extremely complex and vibrant. The original purpose of music here again is to serve religious beliefs, accompanying dances or wayang theaters. The traditional Balinese orchestra, known as gamelan, is composed of various forms of percussions, with notes overlapping and criss crossing among the various kinds. There is a number of string and woodwind instruments, but most of the players, which can range from a few to several dozen, sit behind various kinds of metallophones, gongs, and xylophones. Each gamelan has its own tuning, preventing instruments from being interchanged from one gamelan to another.

Love
B

Hello Mum

Iam at Werdhi Budaya-Art Centre, Bali. Designed by Bali's foremost architect, Ida Bagus Tugur, the vast complex is apart from its very real cultural function, a showplace for Balinese Arts and Palace Architecture at its most opulent.

It is featuring the good lay-out building of amphitheater to be a place/hall of show performance purpose. It is symbolizing the twiddling of Mandara Giri mount in the milk ocean and spattering the Amerta holy water for the life of endless as according to nature of dynamic culture and stayed alive during the human being still dwell the earth planet.

The open stage Arda Candra with its towering candi gate and the almost rococo main Art Museum, sprawling park, Balinese pavilions and follies have, become a regular architectural attraction.

This amphitheater can accommodate up to 6.000 audiences for the show of colossal both for modern and also traditional. 

Hugs
B

Hello Mum

Here is another picture at Werdhi Budaya

Love you Mum
Betzi

Hello Mum

Balinese cuisine uses many herbs and spices. In almost every dish we use them. So it’s very important to know what we need to make our cooking succeed.
Here is spices and herbs that HostMom and I have today in the kitchen : Cloves ( Cengkeh),  Kaffir Lime Leaves(Daun Jeruk Purut), Ginger(Jahe) ,  Cumin(Jintan),  Cinnamon(Kayu manis),  Candlenuts (Kemiri), Aromatic Ginger (kencur), Coriander(Ketumbar), Turmeric(Kunyit),  Galangal (Langkuas), White and black  Pepper(Merica putih dan hitam), Nutmeg(Pala),  Lemon grass ( Serai ),  Chilies ( cabai ) , Cardamon (Kapulaga ) , Onions ( Bawang Merah ) , Sesame seed ( Wijen ) , and also we have Glutinous Rice ( Beras Ketan )

Love
Betzi

Hi mom!!!!
Today I arrived at Spain!!!! What a boring trip!!! But finally it has ended
I was sleeping when some light came into my envelope…


And when I looked out, some other Toy Voyagers were waiting for me!!!!!
Z-Look, Mariposita!!! It’s a Toy Voyager!!!
¿?-Hello!!! My name is Betzi!


Zero, the ghost dog, is the host here. Mariposita is one of his sisters. I showed them the presents I brought with me.


Zero add me on his guestbook. Don’t worry mom! I know I will be fine and I will have a lot of fun here. Just with my arrival I’ve helped Zero to improve one of his life missions!!!

Hi mom!
Today we went to a mini postcrossing meeting!!!
It takes part in Les Glòries!!!
This is Torre Agbar


Inside the shopping center, we found a sun clock.


We went up this stairs to go to the café.


Ooohhh!!! Flowers!!! Mariposita is happy!


In the café, we ate something for breakfast: tea and croissants.


It was short but funny!!!

This weekend we stayed at Sant Feliu de Pallarols, a little village in Girona.


After a long trip finally arrived at Sant Feliu de Pallarols!


First we went to the house to leave the package. Here you can see some rooms of the house:
Just in the entrance, there was a living room with a pool table:


Upstairs, another little living room near the bedrooms:



And in other floor, there was a big room to project films on DVD or to play with the Wii:


There was a garden with a border and with a little lake:




After seeing the house, we took a walk by the village.
This sculpture was at the entrance of the village and near the river. It’s a “Pescallunes”, this is the nickname of people who live there. A “Pescallunes” is a person who wants to fish the moon. The story tells that one night a young man was walking nearby the river when he saw the reflected light of the moon in the water and wanted to fish it with a basket. He tried it several times, but without success. And another man who saw him laughed and ridiculed him and called him “Pescallunes”. Now, “Pescallunes” means a person with dreams and illusions.


The center square with a market:


And the center of the square, a beautiful tree-fountain:


A fruit-garden:


Some roses:


A shield in the floor:


Some stairs to go near the river:



And the church:



In this trip we made a lot of new friends!!!
Some guinea pigs:


A snail:


And a bat!!!

Hi mom!
Today we went to the cinema to watch “RED 2”, an action movie.
We took the underground



We had to stop in “Rambla Just Oliveras”.


This is “Rambla Just Oliveras”.


After walking a bit, we arrived at the shopping center “La Farga”, where the cinema is.


Shhhtt!!! The movie starts!!!

Surprise!
A new TV has arrived! Mariposita, Zero and me were so nervous when we saw the package.


Suddenly, a little monkey appeared!
??- Hi!! My name is Qah!!!


Q-I’ve brought some things with me, let me see…


Qah showed his presents and we took a photo of us Thanks for all!!!


And, as traditional, Zero wrote his name on his guestbook. I’m so happy for him, because he has complete one of his life missions and improve two!!!!

Welcome Qah, I hope to have fun times with you!!!

Hi mom!!
Today we went to the swimming pool. We went to Can Sala


Here we are, at the gate of the pool!


These are the small and the medium pool (behind)


And this is the big one, the one where we took the bath!!


Oohhh!!! Some relax in the towel…


… and a walk. We saw a mill and a tennis court.



Then, Zero guided us to somewhere…
Z – Hey guys, let me show you something…


Z – Look. Here’s exactly the place where we met Vassily… Tomorrow will be the first anniversary of his arrival at our family


He’s one of Zero and Mariposita’s brothers who became a TV too and got lost… Look a photo of him, mom, he seems a good boy. I would like to meet him, maybe someday…

Woooww!!! Another TV!!!! We are all so excited!


A white rabbit come out of the envelope!!!
?? - Hello!! My name is Madam Miff von Teacup, but you can call me Madam Miff.


She comes from Germany and she brought some presents. Thanks!!



Then, Madam Miff told us that she loves to sit in cups. Obviously, it is one of her life missions.


So we asked hostmom to leave us a cup for her and she let us her favorite cup. At the same time, Zero improve one of his life missions!!


Welcome Madam Miff!!!