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The village of Munduk has a rich history. Legend tells that it was settled by tribes from the mountains who were escaping an invasion of ants. During the 1890\u2019s, Munduk was established as a hill station by the Dutch colonists and plantations of cocoa, coffee, vanilla and cloves were set up above the rolling rice terraces.<\/p>\r\n
Today, Mundok has a population over 6,000 people enjoying a beautiful ECO-friendly mountain village with fresh air, breathtaking views of rolling hills and rice terraces.\u00a0Off in the distance about an hour\u2019s drive away, one can see the Bali Sea; Lovina town, famous for dolphin tour by fishing boat; and, the old Dutch colonial port and first capital city named Singaraja (an Indonesian word meaning Lion King).<\/p>\r\n
On our walking tour, I’ll take you through the Front and Back streets of Munduk to learn about the colonial times when both the Dutch made retreats in this cool temperate region and converted the landscape into a crop producing area.\u00a0\u00a0While visiting the Dutch Generals Retreat, we learn from the remains of the Colonial architecture how this has influenced the homes of today.\u00a0\u00a0Perhaps you would like to stay in an original colonial site that is now converted into a lovely guesthouse.\u00a0\u00a0Please ask me after placing your booking, if you need help to find such a place to stay.<\/p>\r\n
During our walk, you will see many interesting cultural objects such as the unique blue temple and the wild cock door panel.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Each has a story.\u00a0\u00a0I hope you will ask me many questions along the way.\u00a0\u00a0I hope to teach you about our very detailed Balinese calendar that we use to plan our daily activities.<\/p>\r\n
One activity that is popular in Munduk since ancient times is to enjoy nature\u2019s offerings.\u00a0\u00a0Our walk takes us through the clove forest hills and down to \u201cRed Coral\u201d one of the many waterfalls found around Mundok. The path is well maintained so the local farmers and school children can come and go easily by foot or on their motorbikes.\u00a0\u00a0In the colonial days, the Dutch enjoyed to cool down in these pools and take cover in the shadows of the spice trees.<\/p>\r\n
After our refreshing visit we will head to the Back street to meet my wife\u2019s mother and together you can make a healthy beverage made from fruit and spices in season.\u00a0\u00a0Have you ever tried an avocado cacao milkshake?\u00a0\u00a0Yummm … very healthy.\u00a0\u00a0I am very interested in sharing my passion how nature helps us be strong.\u00a0\u00a0While we enjoy our drink and chat, we can watch the sunset view and far in the distance, see the oldest and tallest Banyan tree in Bali.\u00a0\u00a0Perhaps you will join me the next day for a trekking trip through the rice terraces to experience this sacred tree\u2019s healing vibrations!<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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