Pura Ulun Danu Bratan - Bali's Lake Temple

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, Bali's Lake Temple is situated close to the Bedugul mountains on the shores of Lake Batur. Bali is a small gem in the indonesian archipelago, the most touristic of the islands. I was skeptical at first and Kuta didn't make much of an impression on me with his busy 5 star hotels and all his concrete. But when we took the roads on the saddle of a 50cc motorbike I had to rethink about it. The places sourroundings the capital are magical, holy and spiritual, I feel something about sharing them but the beauty of tell me to do so. Let the journey toward the mountains begin!

A shot from the first hills, it was a cloudy day but the places shine through. This complex of house fascinate me of how different is from european architecture.

Oh the roads, people bringing stuff around in all kind of manners. Somewhere you would be an outlaw but they remind me of old stories told by my grandparents of the 50’s and 60’s when after the war people in Italy used everything they could to restart anew. It filled my spirit with determination.

Oh the roads, people bringing stuff around in all kind of manners. Somewhere you would be an outlaw but they remind me of old stories told by my grandparents of the 50's and 60's when after the war people in Italy used everything they could to restart anew. It filled my spirit with determination.

After the 1 hour trip on the uphill road here the lake open up, with it’s beautiful shores ranging beneath the Bedugul

After the 1 hour trip on the uphill road here the lake open up, with it's beautiful shores ranging beneath the Bedugul

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan.

The Hindu temple devoted to Shiva. There was such a breathing spirit top this place and even the architectural placement and manifacture, with it's rooftops looking like sleeping emus(maybe that's just me ahah). I asked a little about Hindu culture but didn't get to understand that much and went on thinking that maybe that's the whole point, live, now as best as you can and ravel throught the beauty of life breathing deep and respecting your sourroundings.

Another shot of the Bali’s Lake Temple.

Another shot of the Bali's Lake Temple.

Scary clouds over the Lake Batur. Those bad flying boys made us took the wayback to Ubud faster then we wanted to not get in the rain while on the motorbike.

Flowering from the ponds. I think we are talking about the Lotus flowers but I’m not too sure.

Flowering from the ponds. I think we are talking about the Lotus flowers but I'm not too sure.

It was a beautiful day even with the weather not too favourable, if you happen to be in Bali give your days at the seaside a little rest and go breathe in the mountains! :D