{"id":5619,"date":"2019-11-01T01:18:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T07:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=5619"},"modified":"2019-10-21T15:53:22","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T21:53:22","slug":"mesmerizing-kecak-fire-dance-at-the-uluwatu-temple-beach-wanderings-and-last-days-in-legian-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=5619","title":{"rendered":"MESMERIZING KECAK &#038; FIRE DANCE AT THE ULUWATU TEMPLE, BEACH WANDERINGS, AND LAST DAYS IN LEGIAN, BALI."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>This is the last chapter on our amazing adventure with our grandsons to Thailand, Singapore, and Bali. Marla and I spent many years doing business in these regions and it was a total joy to share it with the Boys! It was a wonderful learning experience for us as well! After a blissful stay in Ubud, we drove to the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/padmaresortlegian.com\/\">Padma Resort Legian.<\/a> <strong>The resort is a gorgeous tropical oasis right on the ocean.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2-1.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2-1.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The Padma&#8217;s landscaping is beautifully designed<\/strong>. <strong>I love the sleeping leopard<\/strong> <strong>sculpture on the rock.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Some happy guys at the pool!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4.jpg?resize=3024%2C4032\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/4.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Water spills from the mouth of a giant Garuda mask at the pool.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Balinese dance performance at the Padma Resort Legian\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZeD1e0sXT08?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>We really loved the Balinese dance performance and gamelan music at dinner! I find gamelan music almost hypnotic!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/5.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"827\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6.jpg?resize=1024%2C827\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6.jpg?resize=1024%2C827&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6.jpg?resize=300%2C242&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6.jpg?resize=768%2C620&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/6.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Guess the new members of the dance troupe? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Padma Resort Legian...last days in Bali\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZK-61R2s_yQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Paxton and Logan talk about the Padma at breakfast.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-3.jpg?resize=860%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-3.jpg?resize=860%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 860w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-3.jpg?resize=252%2C300&amp;ssl=1 252w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-3.jpg?resize=768%2C915&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/7-3.jpg?w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>We experienced a magical sunset at the Uluwatu Temple. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Uluwatu Temple in Bali at sunset.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-104HKjF2zQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Uluwatu Temple is a very popular destination for tourists so I recommend coming early especially if you are attending a dance performance! The wave breaks are legendary and many international surf competitions take place here.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C828\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C828&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?resize=300%2C243&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?resize=768%2C621&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-1.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Sashes are required at this is a sacred temple.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-2.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9-2.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Paxton and Logan were excited to see the dance performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2951\" height=\"1958\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9.jpg?resize=2951%2C1958\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9.jpg?resize=1024%2C679&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9.jpg?resize=650%2C430&amp;ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/9.jpg?w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The Kecak dance begins with blessings and offerings by a priest.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kecak Dance performance at Bali\u2019s Uluwatu Temple\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xNHEiuCPNTo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The dancers arrive!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/10.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/10.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/10.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/10.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/10.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/10.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The Kecak dance is a very unusual and exciting experience!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Uluwatu Kecak &amp; Fire Dance\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e_7xJArZppg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">&#8220;<strong>Kecak&nbsp;was originally a trance ritual accompanied by a male chorus. In the 1930s, Walter Spies, a German painter and musician, became deeply interested in the ritual while living in Bali. He adapted it as a drama based on the Hindu Ramayana and including&nbsp;dance, intended for performance before Western tourist audiences. <\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/13.jpg?resize=1024%2C683\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/13.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/13.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/13.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/13.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/13.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The Monkey God, Hanuman, is temporarily held captive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/14.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/14.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/14.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/14.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/14.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/14.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>We had a wonderful dinner on Jimbaran Beach after the performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/15.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/15.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/15.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/15.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/15.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Our last night in Bali. Watching sunsets is a Gentry family ritual. It is a time of reflection on the transitory nature of life<\/strong> <strong>as well as the wonder of this beautiful moment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/16.jpg?resize=884%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/16.jpg?resize=884%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 884w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/16.jpg?resize=259%2C300&amp;ssl=1 259w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/16.jpg?resize=768%2C890&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/16.jpg?w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>The sun begins its descent. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/17.jpg?resize=1024%2C768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/17.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/17.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/17.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/17.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/17.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>We walked on the beach before breakfast. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/18-1.jpg?resize=819%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/18-1.jpg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/18-1.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/18-1.jpg?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/18-1.jpg?w=2000 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/18-1.jpg?w=3000 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>As we left the beach we walked through a &#8220;Candi bentar&#8221; which are classical Javanese and Balinese split gateways.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20.jpg?resize=1024%2C904\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20.jpg?resize=1024%2C904&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20.jpg?resize=300%2C265&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20.jpg?resize=768%2C678&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20.jpg?w=2000 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>One last walk on the Padma&#8217;s grounds before heading to the airport for Singapore. We had a fabulous time and one we all will remember forever!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>PHOTOS: DICK GENTRY. NOT TO BE USED WITHOUT PERMISSION.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Please find previous blogs on our Asian adventure with our grandsons in case you missed them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Bangkok: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4544\">http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4544<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Bangkok fabulous shopping centers: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4655\">http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4655<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Chiang Mai adventures: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4778\">http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4778<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Chiang Mai temples: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4810\">http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4810<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Singapore Surprise: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4891\">http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4891<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The Decker Boys visit Ubud Bali: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=5002\">http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=5002<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the last chapter on our amazing adventure with our grandsons to Thailand, Singapore, and Bali. Marla and I spent many years doing business in these regions and it was a total joy to share it with the Boys! It was a wonderful learning experience for us as well! After a blissful stay in Ubud, we drove to the Padma Resort Legian. The resort is a gorgeous tropical oasis right on the ocean. The Padma&#8217;s landscaping is beautifully designed. I love the sleeping leopard sculpture on the rock. Some happy guys at the pool! Water spills from the mouth of a giant Garuda mask at the pool. We really loved the Balinese dance performance and gamelan music at dinner! I find gamelan music almost hypnotic! Guess the new members of the dance troupe? Paxton and Logan talk about the Padma at breakfast. We experienced a magical sunset at the Uluwatu Temple. Uluwatu Temple is a very popular destination for tourists so I recommend coming early especially if you are attending a dance performance! The wave breaks are legendary and many international surf competitions take place here. Sashes are required at this is a sacred temple. Paxton and Logan were excited to see the dance performance. The Kecak dance begins with blessings and offerings by a priest. The dancers arrive! The Kecak dance is a very unusual and exciting experience! &#8220;Kecak&nbsp;was originally a trance ritual accompanied by a male chorus. In the 1930s, Walter Spies, a German painter and musician, became deeply interested in the ritual while living in Bali. He adapted it as a drama based on the Hindu Ramayana and including&nbsp;dance, intended for performance before Western tourist audiences. &#8220; The Monkey God, Hanuman, is temporarily held captive. We had a wonderful dinner on Jimbaran Beach after the performance. Our last night in Bali. Watching sunsets is a Gentry family ritual. It is a time of reflection on the transitory nature of life as well as the wonder of this beautiful moment. The sun begins its descent. We walked on the beach before breakfast. As we left the beach we walked through a &#8220;Candi bentar&#8221; which are classical Javanese and Balinese split gateways. One last walk on the Padma&#8217;s grounds before heading to the airport for Singapore. We had a fabulous time and one we all will remember forever! PHOTOS: DICK GENTRY. NOT TO BE USED WITHOUT PERMISSION. Please find previous blogs on our Asian adventure with our grandsons in case you missed them. Bangkok: http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4544 Bangkok fabulous shopping centers: http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4655 Chiang Mai adventures: http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4778 Chiang Mai temples: http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4810 Singapore Surprise: http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=4891 The Decker Boys visit Ubud Bali: http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=5002<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5675,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[348,373,350,370,369],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5619","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bali-travel","category-balinese-dance-performance","category-balinese-temples","category-legian-bali","category-uluwatu-kecak-fire-dance"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-1.jpg?fit=3024%2C4032&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5619"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5619\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5764,"href":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5619\/revisions\/5764"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5675"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5619"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5619"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}