Uluwatu Temple
One of my goals for the second term of the school year was to get out and see more of Bali. So we decided to take a weekend trip down to Uluwatu. Uluwatu Temple, or Pura Luhur Uluwatu, is one of the 6 key temples in Bali. It is known for it's beautiful location on top of a steep cliff. "Ulu" means the "top or tip" and "watu" means "stone or rock" in Balinese. They believe the temple dates back to the 10th century. The views were absolutely stunning.... After wondering around the grounds for a bit, we headed over to the stage to watch the Kecak Dance. The Kecak dance is a traditional Balinese dance. The music for the dance is made by a group of men who have choreographed chants and shouts, swaying movements, claps, and beats from their palms and by hitting other parts of their body. The dance tells a Hindu story of Prince Rama's rescue of Princess Sita who was kidnapped by the evil King of Lanka. The show was fantastic....