Every morning the Balinese begin their day acknowledging the Gods

Offerings are placed at the temple and around the house and the scent of incense fills the air

Beautiful temples are plentiful on Bali

Altars for praying and meditating

Temple celebrations are of utmost importance

Rules of the temple are strictly adhered to, pay attention to rule 6

Monkeys quite often roam freely in these temples

Food offerings are vital for celebrations, here a pig is being slaughtered for wedding ceremony

burning the hair of

the men sitting in a circle

cut and prepare the meat

do all the preparations

cooking

and roasting of the pig

finding comfort on coconut during hour-long turning the pig over the fire

Women attend to the dishes

Specially prepared offering representing the house of bride and groom

The couple in traditional wedding outfit

In prayer at wedding ceremony

Tooth filing performed by the priest can be part of wedding ceremony

confirming the vows

Just married!

Music is vital part of ceremonies

Wanungan is playing for his own enjoyment

Local merchant in Tejakula

At the market in Ubud

Fruit grows bountiful on Bali

Rice grows everywhere with smiling farmers attending

Home life is simple for many Balinese

This hut with dirt floor is home to Balinese family of five

Transport is mainly by motor bike

Livestock roams freely everywhere, and I mean everywhere

Children are precious to the Balinese

Restaurant Balinese-style

Balinese style Drive Thru

The priest is important member of community

blessing new construction or acquisitions

rain or sun shine

Procession in Tejakula for cremation