Champuan Ridge - Bali

The forested interior of Bali, Indonesia.

The Passengers are returned from a weekend on the island paradise of Bali.  This was our first trip south of the equator and the weekend had numerous other highlights, like surfing lessons and big cocktails at Naughty Nuri's. However, we especially enjoyed seeing the interior and countryside of the island around the artsy hangout of Ubud.  Here are some images from our hike along Champuan Ridge and around the villages nearby.  There's lots to see so this post has been broken into two pieces.  Click the link at the bottom left of this entry to look at the rest of the pictures.

Atop Champuan Ridge.

Bringing down the stalks from the ridge.

Rice paddies after harvest. These fields sit atop the Champuan Ridge.

Ducks help to eat pests that can threaten the crop.

Go Ducks!

Stone figures are everywhere in Bali. 

Motorbikes are also ubiquitous.

Fighting cockerels outside a family compound.

Thatchers weaving together grasses for roofing.