Photo Essay: Images of Bali

How many of you can remember your very first time to Bali? Before you even left your home shore, what images of the island did you conjure up in your mind? No doubt a lot of first-time Bali travellers have these embedded images in their minds of white beaches lined with coconut palms being lapped by crystal clear blue waters. Maybe even rich, luscious, green jungles bordering tapestry-like rice fields with a background of mountain ranges.

Then there are those folk who have images of stunning temple structures with colourful ceremonies being performed. Or, maybe a delightful and peaceful people who are welcoming and accept you into their lives. Whatever your pre-conceived images of Bali are, there is one certain thing; Bali is beautiful and will always be this way.