We met up with Lorenzo again and he had a tour planned that would wind up on the north shore in Lovina. This drive would stop at the two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Bali that we did not see on the first tour with him.
Taman Ayun Temple was our first UNESCO stop. It is from an 18th century dynasty, but it has areas that are still used today for ceremonies. The site has beautiful gardens and water features. They also had on display some ceremonial costumes. The photo above is from this temple.
The gentle green terraces of Jatiluwih Rice Terraces were the next and last UNESCO stop on the list and they were the perfect place for a short trek. It was hot and the sun was strong, but it was certainly worth the effort.
Ulun Danu Bratan Water Temple, situated on a lake high in the mountains, was the last stop before heading down the mountain to our hotel. It was probably the most crowded of the stops even though it did not make the UNESCO list. It is photogenic. Because it is very popular with the selfie crowd, it is hard to get a picture without someone else trying out their best pose in the shot.
We booked a stay of three nights in a small hotel called Lovina Life. It has a nice pool and is close to the beach, where we sat and had a delicious sunset dinner. If you would like to see the photos click here.