Pangkung House was my 2nd Ubud residence, a 'home stay', where as you rent a 'room' within the family's compound. Amazing traditional Balinese carved door, high thatched roof, 4 poster bed and en-suite. Run by a wonderful woman, her husband and family you really are made feel welcome and feel part of the Balinese daily life. Looking down from my balcony to the morning prayers, the preparation of the ceremonial offerings, experiencing their day to day life. With views of the rice fields (with ducks) to the top of the family's temple, the family compound and grounds. Right next door is the best cafe/restaurant where I ate daily, they had the best tofu and chicken curry and even designed a special salad for me that was a mix of fruit, salad and raw veggies. They had it waiting for me even before I sat down, see picture above was my favourite girl Ava who stood right behind me giggling, practising her English on me. I ate here twice a day for under $5. Delicious!
Above is our hostess's father in law, he is a priest and also a famous Balinese artist. On prompting he fetched on of his artworks to show us, just magnificent! The fine brush detail and of the glorious older Balinese culture. Every day I would look out and see him at his prayers and when I went out for my morning walk would bring him back a sweet. I found out that he just loves strawberry cheesecake which he would share with his family (his grandson getting the largest share of course!) Look also at the pair of 'coo ing doves in my offerings box eating ther marigold petals.
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