Jeffrey Donenfeld

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  • Sailing Eastward In Search Of Komodo Dragons

    Sailing Eastward In Search Of Komodo Dragons

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    After a few weeks in Bali, it was time for me to move on – to the far east of Indonesia. Meeting up with adventure operator Perama Tours, I made the long voyage eastward to see the Komodo Dragons of Komodo and Rinca islands, Indonesia. A few pics. Our boat departed from Lombok, an island…

  • Ubud’s Monkey Forest

    Ubud’s Monkey Forest

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    In the heart of Ubud, Bali, a group of Macaque Monkeys lives in the sacred monkey forest. More on the Monkey Forest from MonkeyForestUbud.com: The Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal is owned by the village of Padangtegal. Village members serve on the Sacred Monkey Forest’s governing council (The Padangtegal Wenara Wana Foundation). The Padangtegal Wenara…

  • Into the Balinese Mountains: Munduk

    Into the Balinese Mountains: Munduk

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    After a few weeks on the beach in Bali, it was time time get out – and into the cool air of the northern Balinese mountains. Friend Andi was nice enough to have rented me a motor bike the week prior, and so I packed up my bags, hopped on the bike, and headed up…

  • Surfing and Partying in Kuta, Bali

    Surfing and Partying in Kuta, Bali

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    After a week or two relaxing in Ubud, I moved down to Kuta to check out the surfing and partying scene. Initially I went down with friend Cynthia to surf for a few days – but stayed longer to meet up with Jessica and friends to do a bit of market research on bars in…

  • Relaxing in Ubud, Bali

    Relaxing in Ubud, Bali

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    While exploring Bali, I spent a good amount of time in Ubud. My now good friend Jessica graciously hosted me at her amazingly nice house just north of Ubud, and between her and a bunch of other friends, I had a great time hanging out for a few weeks. A few pics from Ubud. Tasty…

  • Balinese Wedding Prep: Pig Slaughter

    Balinese Wedding Prep: Pig Slaughter

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    Balinese weddings are a big celebration, and part of that celebration is food. During my time staying in Ubud, Bali with Jessica, my neighbors started preparations for a wedding just down the street. A few pics: Preparation starts in the afternoon, with the selection of two pigs, totaling 100kg. The pigs are hog tied and…

  • Preparing for the Silence at Bali’s Tawur Kesanga Festival

    Preparing for the Silence at Bali’s Tawur Kesanga Festival

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    My first day in Ubud, Bali was certainly exciting. After flying back from Yogyakarta with Jessica, Cynthia, Anna, and Alisa, we immediately headed into the center of Ubud for the traditional Balinese Tawur Kesanga Festival. A little background.. From Expat.or.id: The day before Nyepi is known as Tawur Kesanga or Pengerupuk and is the day…