(This corner fusion restaurant at the Esplanade turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The 2 entrees we ordered were fresh and tasty. With a nice view of the Marina Bay, it exudes plenty of warmth, giving it a satisfying stopover before heading to the Esplanade for a show) 
(This chicken dish, pressure-cooked to perfection with a spread of salted egg on top, was surprisingly tasty. Its bones were soft enough to be eaten, supposedly nutritious in itself. It was yummy enough to bring us back for seconds..gotta try it again when there, but it turns out, they have a branch in Spore too) 
(The sunset scene along Kuta beach is supposed to be inspiring. So we made it a point to check it out, and sure enough, the view is picture-perfect all along this western side of the island. But sections of the beach is covered in black sand - apparently from volcano eruptions from years gone by. Still, a Balinese massage by the beach is an inexpensive treat) 
(The iconic Tanah Lot Temple in Bali represents all that this magical island gives to a visitor - beauty, tranquility and raw power in equal measure - the serene temple perched atop an isle that is awashed by the constant white waves. The whole bay is a treat for the eye, including the local Balinese princess taking her rightful spot against this icon as her backdrop) 
(Back in Bali after my first visit many years back, and this mythical Island of the Gods still brings out the serenity in me. Is it the countless temples here, like this one at Taman Ayun? Its distinctive architecture is enough to make you feel a little at ease. Things do move slower here, I think. The book , Eat Pray Love, does reflect what's here) 
