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Goa Gajah - Ubud, Bali – July 2019 - I visited Goa Gajah (Elephant Temple) early one morning before it was officially open. There were a couple other visitors but I mostly had the space to myself, along with a few workers. (Oddly, my housemates had arrived just before me – I somehow missed their knock at my door earlier in the morning. We did not cross paths at the site and only discovered we’d all been there at breakfast that morning!) It had rained overnight so mist lingered in the air, and curls of smoke from the offerings added to the hazy atmosphere. Inside the cave itself, visibility was super low – the few lights that are inside bounced off the smoke and mist creating a white shroud surrounding everything. - This is an archaeological site as well as a temple. Some elements here date back to the 8th century, others to the 10th. No one is quite sure why it’s called Goa Gajah, although there is a statue of Ganesh inside the cave and some believe the mouth you walk through at the cave opening belongs to an elephant. The cave itself is very small – I can’t imagine being here during busy visiting hours. In addition, to the temple structure the grounds are quite peaceful and very green. Ancient banyans are circled with the black and white fabric indicating homes of spirits, uneven steps and walk ways circle down to a lotus pond, waterfall and other artifacts found on the grounds. - #Wanderlust #Wanderer #Discovery #NeverStopExploring #Travel #lifeofadventure #traveldeeper #notallwhowanderarelost #temple #tradition #Ubud #GoaGajah #ganesh #travelphotography #landscapephotography #justgoshoot #getoutside #expandyourmind #Culture #exploretocreate #dametraveler #thecreatorclass #createandcapture #sheisnotlost #BJPWanders #bjpwandersBali #Ubud #elephant #fujifilm_xt3Goa Gajah - Ubud, Bali – July 2019 - I visited Goa Gajah (Elephant Temple) early one morning before it was officially open. There were a couple other visitors but I mostly had the space to myself, along with a few workers. (Oddly, my housemates had arrived just before me – I somehow missed their knock at my door earlier in the morning. We did not cross paths at the site and only discovered we’d all been there at breakfast that morning!) It had rained overnight so mist lingered in the air, and curls of smoke from the offerings added to the hazy atmosphere. Inside the cave itself, visibility was super low – the few lights that are inside bounced off the smoke and mist creating a white shroud surrounding everything. - This is an archaeological site as well as a temple. Some elements here date back to the 8th century, others to the 10th. No one is quite sure why it’s called Goa Gajah, although there is a statue of Ganesh inside the cave and some believe the mouth you walk through at the cave opening belongs to an elephant. The cave itself is very small – I can’t imagine being here during busy visiting hours. In addition, to the temple structure the grounds are quite peaceful and very green. Ancient banyans are circled with the black and white fabric indicating homes of spirits, uneven steps and walk ways circle down to a lotus pond, waterfall and other artifacts found on the grounds. - #Wanderlust #Wanderer #Discovery #NeverStopExploring #Travel #lifeofadventure #traveldeeper #notallwhowanderarelost #temple #tradition #Ubud #GoaGajah #ganesh #travelphotography #landscapephotography #justgoshoot #getoutside #expandyourmind #Culture #exploretocreate #dametraveler #thecreatorclass #createandcapture #sheisnotlost #BJPWanders #bjpwandersBali #Ubud #elephant #fujifilm_xt3Goa Gajah - Ubud, Bali – July 2019 - I visited Goa Gajah (Elephant Temple) early one morning before it was officially open. There were a couple other visitors but I mostly had the space to myself, along with a few workers. (Oddly, my housemates had arrived just before me – I somehow missed their knock at my door earlier in the morning. We did not cross paths at the site and only discovered we’d all been there at breakfast that morning!) It had rained overnight so mist lingered in the air, and curls of smoke from the offerings added to the hazy atmosphere. Inside the cave itself, visibility was super low – the few lights that are inside bounced off the smoke and mist creating a white shroud surrounding everything. - This is an archaeological site as well as a temple. Some elements here date back to the 8th century, others to the 10th. No one is quite sure why it’s called Goa Gajah, although there is a statue of Ganesh inside the cave and some believe the mouth you walk through at the cave opening belongs to an elephant. The cave itself is very small – I can’t imagine being here during busy visiting hours. In addition, to the temple structure the grounds are quite peaceful and very green. Ancient banyans are circled with the black and white fabric indicating homes of spirits, uneven steps and walk ways circle down to a lotus pond, waterfall and other artifacts found on the grounds. - #Wanderlust #Wanderer #Discovery #NeverStopExploring #Travel #lifeofadventure #traveldeeper #notallwhowanderarelost #temple #tradition #Ubud #GoaGajah #ganesh #travelphotography #landscapephotography #justgoshoot #getoutside #expandyourmind #Culture #exploretocreate #dametraveler #thecreatorclass #createandcapture #sheisnotlost #BJPWanders #bjpwandersBali #Ubud #elephant #fujifilm_xt3Japanese Garden - Seattle, Washington – October 10, 2019 - - The garden has barely began to change color. It’s maybe at 25% or so. Of course, via selective composition you can sort of make it look any way you’d like. And waiting longer means you’re also taking a chance that the rains and winds will come. I generally find they don’t do as much damage as I expect, though. Right now, some of my favorite autumn views are still nearly 100% green. Always a pleasant place for a peaceful stroll though. I hope to get back in a week or 10 days. - #Wanderlust #Wanderer #Discovery #NeverStopExploring #lifeofadventure #arboretum #japanesegarden #travelphotography #justgoshoot #photography #takeawalkonthewildside #outdoors #chasinglight #Seattle #Washington #USA #autumn #TravelLocal #flora #Culture #exploretocreate #dametraveler #the creator class #createandcapture #sheisnotlost #BJPWanders #bjpwandersseattle #fujifilm_xt3 #myfujifilmJapanese Garden - Seattle, Washington – October 10, 2019 - - The garden has barely began to change color. It’s maybe at 25% or so. Of course, via selective composition you can sort of make it look any way you’d like. And waiting longer means you’re also taking a chance that the rains and winds will come. I generally find they don’t do as much damage as I expect, though. Right now, some of my favorite autumn views are still nearly 100% green. Always a pleasant place for a peaceful stroll though. I hope to get back in a week or 10 days. - #Wanderlust #Wanderer #Discovery #NeverStopExploring #lifeofadventure #arboretum #japanesegarden #travelphotography #justgoshoot #photography #takeawalkonthewildside #outdoors #chasinglight #Seattle #Washington #USA #autumn #TravelLocal #flora #Culture #exploretocreate #dametraveler #the creator class #createandcapture #sheisnotlost #BJPWanders #bjpwandersseattle #fujifilm_xt3 #myfujifilmJapanese Garden - Seattle, Washington – October 10, 2019 - - And of course, there must be at least one fish photo - or at least one I share. Koi are so fascinating. And sometimeif we meet in person, you should ask me about Roger. 🐟 - #Wanderlust #Wanderer #Discovery #NeverStopExploring #lifeofadventure #arboretum #japanesegarden #travelphotography #justgoshoot #photography #takeawalkonthewildside #outdoors #chasinglight #Seattle #Washington #USA #autumn #TravelLocal #flora #Culture #exploretocreate #dametraveler #the creator class #createandcapture #sheisnotlost #BJPWanders #bjpwandersseattle #fujifilm_xt3 #myfujifilmJapanese Garden - Seattle, Washington – October 10, 2019 - - I love maples. Their leaves, the twists and turns of their branches and trunks, their grace. The garden has barely began to change color. It’s maybe at 25% or so. Of course, via selective composition you can sort of make it look any way you’d like. And waiting longer means you’re also taking a chance that the rains and winds will come. I generally find they don’t do as much damage as I expect, though. Right now, some of my favorite autumn views are still nearly 100% green. Always a pleasant place for a peaceful stroll though. I hope to get back in a week or 10 days. - #Wanderlust #Wanderer #Discovery #NeverStopExploring #lifeofadventure #arboretum #japanesegarden #travelphotography #justgoshoot #photography #takeawalkonthewildside #outdoors #chasinglight #Seattle #Washington #USA #autumn #TravelLocal #flora #Culture #exploretocreate #dametraveler #the creator class #createandcapture #sheisnotlost #BJPWanders #bjpwandersseattle #fujifilm_xt3 #myfujifilmJapanese Garden - Seattle, Washington – October 10, 2019 - - The garden has barely begun to change color. It’s maybe at 25% or so. Of course, via selective composition you can sort of make it look any way you’d like. And waiting longer means you’re also taking a chance that the rains and winds will come. I generally find they don’t do as much damage as I expect, though. Right now, some of my favorite autumn views are still nearly 100% green. Always a pleasant place for a peaceful stroll though. I hope to get back in a week or 10 days. - #Wanderlust #Wanderer #Discovery #NeverStopExploring #lifeofadventure #arboretum #japanesegarden #travelphotography #justgoshoot #photography #takeawalkonthewildside #outdoors #chasinglight #Seattle #Washington #USA #autumn #TravelLocal #flora #Culture #exploretocreate #dametraveler #thecreatorclass #createandcapture #sheisnotlost #BJPWanders #bjpwandersseattle #fujifilm_xt3 #myfujifilmCulinary Fool on Twitter
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