Back to Kuta in readiness for our flight to Kuala Lumpur and Paris the next day. The two Nyomans came to fetch us once again and we spent a great day visiting.
First stop was the fascinating Subak Museum which explains the cultivation and irrigation of rice, passing some typically dressed rice workers on the way.
All water passes from field to field via intricate systems of irrigation, each barrier easily opened and closed.
All things Balinese are driven by two very complicated calendars, one similar to our 365 day year, but the other a 210 day version with different length weeks. Whether you want to plant rice, get married or build a boat you must choose the correct day!
We loved this scare-crow!
Nyoman took us onto Puri Anyar Kerambitan where we met Anak Agung ‘the leader of the royal family (which) lives sit-com style in this intriguing compound’ (according to our bible, the Lonely Planet guide). We were invited to sit with him whilst he questioned us on things European showing a particular interest in Northern Ireland, and our impressions of Balinese hospitality (he had worked for the government tourist office)! A definite surreal moment ….