Today we made the crossing from Java to Bali by ferry, which took only 45 minutes. This was a car and pedestrian ferry that doesn't see many tourists, particularly Westerners, so our little group caused quite a stir, particularly among the little ones. After landing, our van continued for another two hours until we hit our lunch spot, featuring the most delicious fish - very fresh! We were also treated to a private tour inside a Hindu temple, where tourists don't normally go. Bali is 90% Hindu, in contrast to Java, which is primarily Muslim. Balinese have a temple structure inside their homes, and every time they add a family member, they add a new "wing" to the temple. Ancestors are similarly remembered. We passed through the village that is dedicated to the temple structures, where the people go to buy the components they need.
We are now in Kuto, a popular beach town, for the evening. For the first time on this trip, we see lots of Westerners, and the locals were out in force to enjoy the beach on a Sunday evening. The traffic was quite heavy, but we were richly rewarded with a spectacular sunset.
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