Today we took a tour of Sebatu, the village where our resort Puri Gangga is located. Our guide, Erma, was a young woman who grew up in Sebatu and was excited to show us her home. Erma took us to her family’s home where we met her grandma and uncle who make handicrafts to sell at the local market. In traditional Balinese homes, multiple generations live in a walled compound. The position, location, and orientation of each building is what ensures harmony. Elders live in one pavilion, their children and grandchildren live in others, the kitchen is separate, and a central courtyard holds a common living area and family shrine.
We ended our tour with a picnic surrounded by rice paddies. It was a great day, but I was happy to jump in the pool when we got back to the hotel!
Our amazing guide Erma from Puri Gangga Resort and Spa
Erma’s family home
Erma’s uncle applying gold leaf to Hindu altar offering bowl
Erma’s family shrine
Village pigs
