03.13.26
It’s called Nyepi, and it’s a celebration of the Balinese New Year. And it is a big deal here in Bali. VERY big. It’s known as the Day of Silence since the entire island comes to a standstill. You are supposed to stay home, and celebrate with family and friends, mostly in silence. It starts this Thursday, March 19 at 0600 and lasts 24 hours. Among the things you cannot do:~No work
~No lights or noise
~No driving
~No beach
~No leaving the house. Really.
~That means no flights at the international airport, and no ferries anywhere.
In the days leading up to it, like now, there will be parades and celebrations and displays of iconic statues made by the locals, called Ogoh ogoh. We heard about it last year when we were here, but our timing is off this year since one of the things that will be missing on Nyepi, is us. Since Kat and I depart for Vietnam tomorrow.
But next year
