The Hot Spring, Tirta Bungkah (Holy Waters of the Mountain), was developed in 1997 for the upmarket tourist trade. Though very beautiful, and not expensive by western standards, the pools are out of the reach of the local people who make do with a muddy outlet a few steps away. Though we had a lovely meal here, and  enjoyed the peace and tranquility of a beautiful spot, we felt guilty later that we had pandered to this commercialism, since the waters have religious significance to the Balinese.

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