Monkey Forest
27.09.06 - Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
(Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana)
I took a trip up to a small town in the hills called "Ubud" on a dodgy old shuttle bus. I am quite sure it had no suspension what so-ever. We went through some pretty poor towns. Full shanty town stuff! These people were living tough in small little houses built out of rubbish. Makes you appreciate what we have in Australia! Ubud is an awesome little town with heaps of wood carvings, art and most important I think........ The monkey forest.
The forest is home to 3 Hindu temples. One being the temple for the dead where cremation cermonies are done. Also it has about 215 local Balinese Macaques. With short tempers!!!!
I asked a Korean guy (using my dodgy Korean language skills) if he could take a photo of me in front of this temple. I was all posed when this monkey jumped on my back and started playing with my head. Scared the crap out of me! Much to the amusment of the Korean girls watching.
(Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana)
I took a trip up to a small town in the hills called "Ubud" on a dodgy old shuttle bus. I am quite sure it had no suspension what so-ever. We went through some pretty poor towns. Full shanty town stuff! These people were living tough in small little houses built out of rubbish. Makes you appreciate what we have in Australia! Ubud is an awesome little town with heaps of wood carvings, art and most important I think........ The monkey forest.
The forest is home to 3 Hindu temples. One being the temple for the dead where cremation cermonies are done. Also it has about 215 local Balinese Macaques. With short tempers!!!!
I asked a Korean guy (using my dodgy Korean language skills) if he could take a photo of me in front of this temple. I was all posed when this monkey jumped on my back and started playing with my head. Scared the crap out of me! Much to the amusment of the Korean girls watching.
These two guys guard the Temple of the Dead. I think they are a type of witch. Love the severed head!
posted by Jax @ 2:26 pm
4 comments
4 Comments:
this is tai.
ha ha ha...
i thought that it was so funny.
jumping monkeys~~
jax.
you have good skill about korean, japanese.
u can make freinds
Great pics. Hope you enjoy the volcano trip as well. My new email address is mmobob@optusnet.com.au Can you send me an email to see if it works
Love you. Mum
Hey Freaky!
I thought you said u couldnt take photos of strangers!! They are awesome!! I Saw GJQ(god jackson's queer) yesterday and got all excited!! Also like everyone else made the chicken pasta.. was great. Recipe is still on fridge waiting to cook it for Anne so she can compare with yours!! Keep up the random people photos!! See You Soon!
Hey jackson lucky you had the hat on because i without it i wouldn't have been able to tell which was the monkey. great that your having so much fun hope the surf picks up for you before you move on. love the pick of the kites almost makes me want to travel ..... umm that was a lie you couldn't get me out of this country i love it to much.
Keep up the fun can't wait to see some more pics.
Aaron
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