Indonézia - Bali, Lombok, Komodo, Flores... – Baričák Pavel "Hirax" (2016)

A travelogue from Hirax's wanderings through the Indonesian islands of Bali, Lombok, Flores, Komodo, Rinco... In addition to the mundane, that is, completely non-standard daily life situations for a European, the book includes experiences from the ascent of the second largest Indonesian volcano Rinjani, a journey to the islands of the dragons - Rinco and Komodo, a farewell to the old year through the Ogoh-ogoh ceremony, the New Year Nyepi, the waterfalls of Senaru and Cunca Wulang, the islands of Moyo, Laba, Kalong, the Kecak dance or the Barong performance, the Hindu temples Pura Tirta Empul, Pura Taman Ayun, or Tanat Lot, Lake Batur... "Asia was next in line and Bali was calling. It is a magical land of people with their extraordinary rituals, customs, humility towards their gods and the spirits of the island. They believe in the constant struggle of good against evil, with good always prevailing. Even those negative forces are not truly evil. But do not feel at home here. When I entered Muslim Lombok, something gloomy stirred within me. Yet even on this island, I ultimately felt only friendliness, humanity, and kindness. It’s all about the people, and I thank this piece of Indonesian land that I was allowed to walk upon." Pavel Hirax Baričák