After having established a predefined route by studying the map the day before, we set off on our freshly rented scooter, heading north of Bali. The idea is to go right through the middle, through the mountains. But before we go a little further into the heights, we take the time to stop at the temples on our way, which look interesting.

Visit to the ancient Gunung Kawi temple

Arriving at the first temple of the day, we were assailed by sarong sellers and more particularly one who insisted that we needed one anyway to visit the temple. If having to wear a sarong when visiting a temple is indeed necessary, she obviously took care not to tell us that it is included in the price of the ticket at the entrance to the stairs leading to the temple...
We consoled ourselves by saying that at least we wouldn't be bothered anymore since we already had some... Jitima was happy to chat quickly with some Thais who were traveling alone as a couple, seeing that she was doing the same thing to them.

This sanctuary is known as Gunung Kawi and consists of 10 temples carved into the rock face adjacent to the site. It is also one of the oldest (dating from the XNUMXth century) and one of the best preserved on the island.

Visit to Tirta Empul, a sacred temple in central Bali