More Monkey Business

That's no way to make friends...

Despite the fact that I love the monkeys of Ubud, and that they seem to like me, I meet an occasional monkey who got up on the wrong side of the tree.

Just like humans...

Waiters & Waitresses of the World #1

Laras at Kajane Ubud, Bali

We meet so many outstanding waiters and waitresses during our travels, that I decided to honor them with their own series on CameraFood.

Today is the official start of Waiters and Waitresses of the World.

Laras lives and works in Ubud, Bali. She served us lunch as part of an trekking package we received with our stay at the Kajane Villas in Ubud. She's a smiler, with an easy laugh.

She started laughing when a gecko barked during our lunch, admitting that she doesn't really like the little lizards.

Monkey on my Back (again...)

My new friend in Ubud's Monkey Forest

I always have to visit the Monkey Forest to say hello to my funny friends there.

I was crouched down, getting some nice shots of a mother with her baby, when this guy climbed up my back, sat down on my shoulder, and started grooming me.

It's not the first time. The monkeys seem to think I'm one of the pack.

The men who work in the forest don't take too kindly to it though. They feel the need to chase away my little buddies.

Angie wasn't with me, so I had to take this 'blind' photo on my own. He's sitting on my right shoulder...

Balinese Dancer I

performs the Legong

When we visit Bali, I insist on watching dance almost every night.
The gamelan creates a shimmering hypnotic backdrop that the gorgeous dancers float on.

I captured this dancer at Puri Saren Agung.