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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