Pray for Japan, Charity Event in Ubud (Arma Resort)

It's been a long time since I wrote my last article, this time I will write the report about charity event which aims to help earthquake and tsunami victims that happened lately in Japan. This event was held on April 10, 2011 at Arma resort, Ubud, Bali. With the theme "Pray For Japan" which is organized by Japanese community who lived in Ubud and Ubud local peoples that are sympathetic to the situation in Japan lately.

The event was planed to be start at 15:00 in the open field garden of Arma resort, but the rain was so big and the event was moved to the other stage with the roof still inside Arma. The organizers has worked very hard for the event to run smoothly, it seems not easy to held a fundraising event in the bad weather.  I was planed to come to the event around 14:30, but the rain is so heavy and I waited for the rain until 17:00.

Bali Adventure Rafting

Grab your oars and get ready to rage with this exhilarating rafting adventure on the spectacular Ayung River. Whether you are 5 or 75, a natural or a novice, Bali Adventure's white water rafting in Bali ride is safe, fun and a breathtaking experience to be enjoyed by the whole family with Bali's premier tours company on the island's most scenic river. Bali Adventure Rafting is one of Bali rafting company that offers '5 star' service from the start to finish. Established in 1989 and renowned as Bali's safest family rafting company, Bali Adventure Rafting offers a fully computerized reception centre coupled with fast walk-through equipment outfitting and easy access to the river via safe, engineered steps, complete with hand rails and scenic viewing platforms.

Matahari Spa | Spa on the valley of Ayung River

Matahari Spa is nestled in the valley of the Ayung River, Sayan village, Ubud, Bali, established in April 2008 in an excellent location with beautiful views overlooking to the Ayung River. Sayan's valley are revered by the local peoples as the dwelling place of gods from ancient times, the flow of the Ayung River and beautiful spacious terrace in front spread rice mixed with stunning views of lush and dense tropical forests.

The treatments of Matahari Spa are based to Balinese massage techniques, western medical knowledge, and Indian healing movement. For example, acupressure and moxibustion to stimulate the autonomic nervous system, and encourages the flow of lymphatic massage oil has been found highly effective to western medicine

Taco Casa 'n Grill | Mexican Restaurant in Ubud Bali

Located at Pengosekan street, Ubud - Bali, open for lunch and dinner from 11 am - 10 pm, Not like the generally restaurant, Taco Casa have a unique design, with the kitchen located in the main room of the restaurant, so the visitors can see the process of making the food directly. This restaurant serves a variety of Mexican cuisine that has its own characteristics in the presentation, the first visit I was very satisfied, welcomed very friendly by the staff and presentation of the foods are very beautiful and delicious. I ordered three kind of cuisine which are their recommendation menu for dinner. Soft Tacos with Beef, 8-Layer Burrito with Beef, and Fajitas With Beef. Beef are my own selection otherwise they provide Veggie, Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp.

Pizza Bagus | Popular Italian Restaurant in Ubud, Bali

One of my favorite restaurant in Ubud, If you decide to go for Italian food in Ubud, Pizza Bagus is just the right choice ! A perfect family place and probably the only real Italian restaurant in Ubud where you can find a large choice of kids food. located not too far from the center of Ubud in the Pengosekan area, the restaurant is also provide delivery service free charge for Ubud area, so you can just call this restaurant and ask them to deliver a delicious pizza to your place.
Last time I visited this restaurant I ordered two kind of pizzas, which are my favorite Pizza in this restaurant. it was "Pizza Sole" and "Pizza Salami and Peperoni" with Bintang beer ( my compulsory orders ^^ ) . I also took a few pictures of the restaurant and foods, so it could be your recommendation while you visit Ubud.

Balinese Dance in Ubud, Bali

Wow,.. That was impressive! that's all that i could said after watch the dance show in Ubud, Bali.
The dance was performed in "Puri Saren" (Ubud Palace) near the Ubud market, it performed by 11 Balinese professional dancers that wearing different costume and portray different characters. The stage was not very specials, it just a simple decoration in the courtyard of the palace, but they could make the situation very unusual with Balinese traditional music in the background along the performance, they really deliver the emotions to the audiences.

The stories of the dance is come from epic hindu texts like the infused with local island myths. You can enjoy the dance almost everyday starts from 07:30pm in Puri Saren Agung, but sometimes it will be moved to another places depends on weather condition or Palace activities. There is another places in Ubud that performing similar show with different story, check out the schedule bellow, I got the schedule from the local tourist information in Ubud.