This flower/plant/blossom is so colorful and unusual. It is called False Bird of Paradise Lobster-claw. Wow.
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One person in our group walked up the stairs of this beautiful temple before a guard yelled and told him to come down. He was not wearing the required dress. See sign below.
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The dress requirements were not the only surprising things noted on the sign.
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A beautiful temple
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Besides the small offerings placed on streets and walkways we saw large decorations and offerings like this along the streets in Bali to commemorate the holy holiday and festival.
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Rice paddies are so interesting to photograph and view.
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In this one you can see a man (and his reflection) carrying a sack on his head.
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Spotted in one of our hotels…
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Finally, a sign on the walkway of the beach in Bali – as if there would be time to go to higher ground!
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