Bali – Part 1

In the Indian Ocean lies the island of Bali. Bali belongs to Indonesia and together with some neighbouring islands forms the province of Bali. On their lives around 4.2 million people and are members of Balinese Hinduism.

Since the 1980s Bali has developed into one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia. Tourism now accounts for 80 percent of the island’s economy.

Person in white clothing standing at a stone railing overlooking the ocean and a rocky outcrop.

Ocean waves breaking on rocky shore.

Ocean wave crashing on rocks.

Woman standing on rocks as waves crash on shore in Bali.

Mother and daughter holding hands at the ocean.

Tanah Lot Temple in Bali, Indonesia, on a rocky outcropping in the ocean with many people visiting.

On the coast of Bali is a rock formation on top of which is the pilgrimage temple Pura Tanah Lot.

Tanah Lot Temple in Bali, perched on a rocky outcropping in the ocean, surrounded by lush greenery and people visiting.

Tanah Lot Temple in Bali, perched on a rocky outcropping in the ocean.

Older man in white shirt and sarong standing barefoot on a beach near dark rocks.

Black and white photo of Tanah Lot Temple in Bali, people wading through water to reach the temple entrance.

At high tide you have to go through the water to reach the temple.

Black and white photo of Tanah Lot Temple in Bali, showing people wading in the ocean towards the temple.

Hindu temple Tanah Lot in Bali, Indonesia, surrounded by ocean waves and many tourists.

Close-up of a weathered Balinese stone statue.

Black and white photo of a Balinese temple entrance with ornate stone carvings and a wooden gate.

Black and white photo of a rock formation with an arch, trees on top, and ocean waves.

Balinese temple on a coastal path.

Tourists walking on a paved path through a lush green park in Bali, Indonesia.

Balinese temple offerings: flowers, leaves, and snack wrappers in woven trays.

Close-up of a weathered Balinese statue depicting a child's face.

Intricate Balinese stone statue of a snarling figure.

Stone steps leading down to a hidden Bali beach with ocean waves.

Dense cluster of vibrant green leaves in Bali.

Water Blow sign above a paved path with a person walking away.

Close-up of heavily eroded cliff stone.

Another attraction is the Water Blow Bali. It is a natural spectacle in which waves hit the jagged cliffs and create high water fountains. How high the water fountains are depends on the water level and the season.

Stone path leading to a viewing platform overlooking the ocean under a cloudy sky.

Black and white photo of a person fishing from a rocky outcrop overlooking the ocean.

Rough grey and brown rocks overlooking turquoise ocean water with whitecaps.

Close-up of gray, porous rocks with a glimpse of ocean water.

Ocean waves crashing through a rocky cliff opening.

Ocean waves crashing through a rock arch.

Ocean waves crashing over rocks.

Ocean waves viewed through a crevice in dark rocks.

Ocean waves crashing against dark rocky cliffs.

Boat on ocean seen through a weathered white railing on a rocky cliff.