I’ve just returned from my third trip to Bali last weekend. I’m a freelance photographer and asked my husband if we could go for a strictly photog (no kids allowed) holiday – and he said yes!
We love Bali – the pace, the peace, the weather, the culture and the FOOD! They have the best yellow curry and the hottest little chillies!
This time around we took some out of the way tours that we wouldn’t venture with the kids including hiring scooters and riding out to Uluwatu and up to Goa Lawah. We also took a bicycle ride down Kintamani through fields and villages.
What struck me most, this time and the previous two trips, was the dogs. The Balinese don’t seem to have the same relationship with dogs as westerners do. I saw maybe 2 or 3 dogs that were clearly pets as we view the term, but most were either watch dogs or street dogs.
As a photographer I’d like to learn more about the dogs of Bali – research, photograph and follow up with local charity groups helping the dogs.
First step – research! I learnt a lot about the Balinese hindu culture on the tours regarding the relationship the Balinese have with animals like cows, pigs and sea turtles. But I was too timid to ask how they feel about dogs in case I offended someone! I would like to ask the people on this forum for their views on the subject.
I look forward to learning from you!
Cheers
Gabby
We love Bali – the pace, the peace, the weather, the culture and the FOOD! They have the best yellow curry and the hottest little chillies!
This time around we took some out of the way tours that we wouldn’t venture with the kids including hiring scooters and riding out to Uluwatu and up to Goa Lawah. We also took a bicycle ride down Kintamani through fields and villages.
What struck me most, this time and the previous two trips, was the dogs. The Balinese don’t seem to have the same relationship with dogs as westerners do. I saw maybe 2 or 3 dogs that were clearly pets as we view the term, but most were either watch dogs or street dogs.
As a photographer I’d like to learn more about the dogs of Bali – research, photograph and follow up with local charity groups helping the dogs.
First step – research! I learnt a lot about the Balinese hindu culture on the tours regarding the relationship the Balinese have with animals like cows, pigs and sea turtles. But I was too timid to ask how they feel about dogs in case I offended someone! I would like to ask the people on this forum for their views on the subject.
I look forward to learning from you!
Cheers
Gabby