This guy here's clutching onto his banana like it's the only one left in the world. But seriously, I don't think this creature will ever go hungry. This nature reserve on the island of Bali is a sanctuary for primates that are considered to be sacred. They're well protected and fed. Visitors are also allowed to feed them. 

I don't blame them, though. These are probably learned behaviors than natural abilities.  Anyways, it was a beautiful experience and thankfully, no one got hurt and no one was robbed during our time there.  

For as long as I can remember, I was never a shy person. I can easily start conversations even with strangers. I grew up singing in front of large audiences. I hosted a variety of events from high school to college, and so on. 

While I love to talk, sing, and be with people, I'm also never a person who wouldn't grab the opportunity to be left on my own. I love silence, I love my space, I love the peace that I always find when I'm left to ponder in my own little corner.  The older I get, I'm also realizing that I want and need more alone and quiet time.

This rock formation and pilgrimage temple in Bali reminds me of myself and my desire for solitude. Tanah Lot looks like it all has the peace and quiet. This picture makes you think it's far from civilization. But the truth is, if you zoom out, there are thousands of tourists taking pictures of this cultural and scenic icon in Bali. 

It's not quiet out there. Perhaps it is inside but still the rustling waves no matter how refreshing, bring you back to the reality that around us there will always be plenty of noise. It reminds me that I may have my 'me' time but I'm never truly alone. 

You may want to view another photo of Tanah Lot I posted on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/9LkaEWpuO2/?taken-by=shyllzkie or this other popular temple in Bali: http://hamletslair.blogspot.com/2014/01/memories-of-bali.html

Like the Philippines, Bali is gifted with natural resources. It has beautiful beaches, lush greens, and tropical forest reserves. So when my friends and I arrived in the island, my first impression was that I was still in the Philippines. 

Bali is a home of temples and shrines from the mountains to the coastal areas. I remember trying to count the number of temples we've seen but eventually forgot that I was counting as you'll literally find these sacred places everywhere.

While each temple is unique, they say that all of them are either facing towards the mountains, the sea or sunrise. 

This one in the picture is called the Ulun Danu, dedicated to the worship of the goddess of lakes and rivers. This is among the must-see temples in the island.

Another temple that is barraged by visitors is the Pura Tanah Lot. It's said to be one of the most important directional temples in the island. To see its picture, click here.