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Marly's visit to Bali Part 1
Bali is such a beautiful place. The people are warm, friendly and will go out of their way to help you. I want to thank Ketut Mendra for driving us around. I highly recommend Ketut if you need a driver in Bali. You can contact me and I will give you his details.
In this video you will see, in order of appearance, driving around Bali, stone carvers in Ubud, Ubud, Ubud market, Ubud Palace, private temple for the royal family, scenic driving, harvesting rice, Marly and Ketut, rice terraces, wood carvers at Bakuduwi (Garuda Village), Spring Water Temple, Snakeskin fruit (Salak), Mt Batur, driving through the lava fields, Lake Batur, floating restaurant on Lake Batur, rice terraces, scenic driving, temple, scenic driving, traditional Balinese weavers and huge statues in
roundabouts.
Post date : 2012-01-14 04:51
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Marly's visit to Bali Part 2
Bali is such a beautiful place. The people are warm, friendly and will go out of their way to help you. I want to thank Ketut Mendra for driving us around. I highly recommend Ketut if you need a driver in Bali. You can contact me and I will give you his details.
Welcome to part 2. In this video you will see, in order of appearance, waterfall at Tegenungan Village, silver jewellry making at Celuk, Ulun Danu temple at Lake Bratan, monkeys by the side of the road, GitGit Twin waterfalls in Campuhan, scenic driving, Mercure hotel Kuta, Kuta, Bali bombing memorial, Kuta, Kuta beach, Discovery Mall or "Disco Ferry" as someone calls it, surfing at Kuta, Hard Rock Cafe at Kuta, Balinese ceremony on Kuta beach and Kuta beach sunset.
Post date : 2012-01-14 04:49
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Marly's Visit to Bali Shangrila Beach Club, Candidasa, Bali
This resort is wonderful. Candidasa is a small piece of paradise in Bali. The staff here are amazing. A big hello to all of them.
Post date : 2012-01-14 04:47
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Marly's visit to Candidasa, Bali
Candidasa is a small piece of paradise on the East coast of Bali. Shhh, don't tell anyone, we want it to stay that way.
Post date : 2012-01-14 04:44
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Marly's Visit To Goa Lawah, Bat Cave Temple, Bali
This is Goa Lawah, Bat Cave Temple in Bali.
Post date : 2012-01-14 04:42
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Marly's Visit To Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Bali
This is the beautiful Tirta Gangga Water Palace, in the Eastern part of Bali.
Post date : 2012-01-14 04:41
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Marly's visit to Munich, Germany
I travelled to Munich with Stuart.
Also joining us was Lisa, a friend of Stuarts who was kind enough to hold me up and show me things.
Munich is one of the biggest cities in Germany and the capital of the state of Bavaria. A lot of clichés some people think are typically German are really only from this state, for example, the leather shorts (Lederhosen) worn by some of the men and the elegant Dirndl dresses worn by the women.
First we went to a place called Schloss Nymphenburg, a big old palace complex. This was where the royal family of Bavaria, the Wittlesbachs, used to spend their summer holidays. Inside there was a really interesting collection of paintings called the Gallery of Beauties. One of the Bavarian kings created it to show off all the beautiful women in his kingdom.
Theres a huge park around Nymphenburg with forests, lakes and canals. We saw a few fish in the canal who were swimming around with the mouths above the surface as if they were trying to breathe air or something. Really, who would have thought there could be such a thing?
Then we went into the Museum Mensch und Natur, a natural history museum right next to the palace.
It was really fascinating. There were paintings and models of giant insects and displays about whats inside humans and what they eat in different parts of the world.
I even saw a model of a big red kangaroo from back home in Australia.
One thing I found deeply disturbing, though, was the display about the story of Bruno. Bruno was a big Italian brown bear, who, just like me, loved to travel. A few years ago he walked all the way across the Alps through Austria and into Bavaria. He killed a few sheep and other animals (a guys gotta eat!) and when the hunters couldnt catch him he was shot. With a tear in my eye we caught a tram into the city centre.
We walked from a city square called Karlsplatz-Stachus, and through one of the old city gates into the pedestrian zone. There we saw a group of six men carrying a crocodile down the street. There are some strange things going on with the animals in this town, honestly!
We arrived at the magnificent main square, Marienplatz, to have a look at the town hall. Its a stunning building, stuffed with Neo-Gothic sculptures and its famous clock, the Glockenspiel. It plays a nice tune and theres a play of figures up the top. They dance around and then tow figurines on horseback have a jousting contest. In the Middle Ages they used to have real jousting right there on Marienplatz.
The we walked down to Munichs famous food market, the Vitualienmarkt, and met a guy from Paris called Nic for coffee.
Coming home on the train we shared a bottle of Oktoberfest beer. The Oktoberfest in Munich is one of the biggest parties in the world: it ropes in between six and seven million people from across the world every year. The beer was great, but a little strong for me, I dont know how Id go drinking from one of those one-litre beer krugs they have at the festival!
Thank you Stuart and Lisa for a great time!
Post date : 2012-01-14 04:38
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Marly's visit to Mt Buffalo, Australia
I went to Mt Buffalo with my friend Neil.
Mt Buffalo is in the high country in Victoria, Australia. We had a look at Mt buffalo Chalet. You can stay there and be right in the middle of the snow.
We made some snowmen and had a look at a couple of the ski runs. Cresta Valley run was closed while we were there. We went tobbogining at Dingo Dell ski run. I froze my little butt off but we had a great time.
Post date : 2012-01-14 04:35
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Marly's Visit To Geelong, Australia
I went to visit my friend Michelle in Geelong. Geelong is a regional city in the state of Victoria in Australia.
It is on the edge of Corio Bay. We had a look at the beautiful view of the city and the waterfront. We went for a walk around the waterfront. It is very nice, with lots of palm trees and places to eat. They also have lots of interesting Bollards, which depict the history of Geelong. I had my photo taken with some of them.
We had a look at Cunningham Pier and the 100 year old Carousel. You can ride on the Carousel, it is fully restored. We waited for the ride to finish before we took the photo.
We went further around and had a look at Eastern Beach. There is a beautiful swimming area and playgrounds.
After that, Michelle took me to see the home ground of the local Australian rules football team. The Geelong Cats.
They are doing a lot of work outside the stadium.
Then we took a drive to the Surfcoast and went to Bells Beach. That is where they have the famous Rip Curl Pro surfing competition at Easter every year. There were a few surfies in the water when we went.
Thanks Michelle. I had a wonderful time. It is a beautiful place.
Post date : 2012-01-14 04:33
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Marly in Zadar, Croatia
When I arrived in Zadar, I met Leo's little dog, Rony. I liked him but he was a bit jealous of me. That night they had a welcome party for me.
Leo's apartment is right next to the water. It is in a wonderful spot. The next day we took a walk from their apartment through the Marina, to the "Barkajoli" and we took a ride across Zadar port. I'm glad Leo was holding me tight, I was afraid I might fall in!
Then we got to the city and the fish and fresh food market. The ladies on the market really liked me, and when they heard I was from Australia, they wanted to have their photo taken with me. I really enjoyed it. I love meeting new people.
So, we bought everything we needed for lunch, and then decided that it is really time to take a little rest and drink coffee at city main square. I only had water. I don't like coffee.
And after coffee (and water), we went sightseeing through Zadar. When you visit Zadar, you "must see" the Sea organ. On the Sea organ, two students were listening to the beautiful music, and preparing
for their exams. I joined them and they were glad to take a short break to chat with me and enjoy the spring sunshine. After that we took a walk with Leo's beautiful wife through Riva. We also visited the Cathedral.
After all of that walking and the wonderful sunshine, we were feeling very tired, so we decided to go home.
But, and I really don't know who told them, two young reporters from the local TV station come and did an interview with Me. it was all very exciting.
If you are in Zadar, on a Saturday when the basketball team is playing, you must to go and watch the game. Zadar is the town of basketball. Everyone loves and supports the team, which is one of the best in Croatia. With a great history. The first Croatian in the Hall of Fame was our Kresimir Cosic. So, Leo took me to a game. It was very exciting and the best part was that Zadar won the game. Leo was very happy.
I had so much fun with Leo and his family and I would like to thank them very much for having me and showing me around.
Post date : 2012-01-14 04:31
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