College Or College Ah?

Lies

I didn't feel like I had arrived on my last day of field school. Today's plan, we will head to Ubud and spend the afternoon until evening at Kuta Beach.

A week on the Island of the Gods taught me a lot about loving and caring for God's gifts, respecting others and being open-minded.

I admit the Balinese are very friendly, even they are also very good at reading opportunities. I am very amazed to see all residents in Bali working together to build and maintain the tourism assets they have.

Even a small household has an important role in their tourism. One place I remember most is when I visited the Panglipuran Traditional Village.

Panglipuran Village is one of the traditional villages that enter into the top 10 cleanest villages in the World. This village is located in the Bangli area, precisely located in northern Bali which is directly adjacent to Karang Asem to the east.

Arriving there, Panglipuran village does look well managed by the local community and it is only natural that Panglipuran Village has received many awards both nationally and internationally because of its authentic condition and excellent village hygiene and manicured.

The origin of the name Panglipuran village itself comes from the words "Pengeling" and "Pura" which means to remember the sacred place of the ancestors.

The residents of this village mostly come from the village of Bayung Gede, Kintamani who migrated to lower places. All the house buildings in this village look similar to each other where each house always has a gate access to and out of one house and another house.

The unique thing again the size of the houses in this village is also exactly the same. Nothing is bigger or smaller. All the spatial layout is the same, the use of land and the building system are also the same.

Repeatedly I did interviews with local residents and according to their explanation, Panglipuran Village does have its own customs that after waking up they will immediately sweep the yard and main access village streets.

Other places that are no less good are Tanah Lot, Uluwatu and the real view behind the 50 thousand rupiah denomination of Ulundanu Temple.

Luhur Uluwatu Temple

Ulundanu Temple

Tanah Lot

I fell in love with Bali and all its natural beauty. I am proud to be a part of this Motherland. I am proud to be born in Mother Earth with all the wealth of her country.

"Rain, later Gian sama Nirwan also follow" said Hanifa.

"It's good that there are men who take care, why not invite others who know there are still people who want to come" I said.

"It would be a pity if the committee many who participated, they until Bandung no one coordinated" he replied.

"Ah yes well, yaudah who would like to join him hehe" I said.

Me and other friends have also planned our trip to Lombok after this. We will cross from Benoa Harbor to Gili Trawangan. Luckily Nunu had already asked for help from Bli Hadi. Bli Hadi is the coordinator of the responsible travel on our Bus.

Bli Hadi had an acquaintance who would pick us up to the hotel and take us to the boat to cross to Lombok later.

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On the way to the bus, I waited for Nunu in the lobby. He was talking to Gian. They look joking. I envy seeing it. I miss brother Iyas. Last night he had a chance to call me, he said today he would be busy at the outlet because there was new stuff coming.

"Ayo rain" shouted Nunu resuscitating my reverie.

When we were on the bus, I remembered that I had forgotten to take my phone with me until I finally intended to go back to my room. However, upon arriving at the hotel door Rani gave me my phone. He had just come down, it seemed like every time he was about to leave he always came late.

"I saw it on the bed. That's why I took it" he said.

I picked it up and got on the bus without saying thank you. I don't know why I still can't accept Rani. Especially after the words he said the other day to me.

"Is there a phone?" ask Gian.

"Udah gi, brought by Rani" I replied.

We headed to Ubud.

Arriving in Ubud..

Seeing Ubud made me remember many ftv scenes and local films, a lot of film works that make Ubud as the main location for shooting. Its art market, its friendly citizens and its excellent territorial order.

Not to mention, the super famous pesawahan in Bali.

The place we will be visiting now is Tegalalang.

"Before the tourism industry in Ubud grew as fast as it is today, most of the locals in Ubud made a living as farmers, specializing in rice farming.

Although at present most of the locals in Ubud are changing their way of earning their living by moving in the tourism industry. Some of them remain rice farmers.

This makes many rice fields are maintained in Ubud. Not only the usual form of rice fields, in Ubud you will also see many terraced rice fields. One of the most beautiful terraced rice fields in Ubud is located in the village of Tegalalang Ubud" explained Bli Hadi.

Terracing Paddy

Me and Nunu were amazed to realize how contrasting the sightings we had just seen were. A few tens of minutes ago, we just saw an art market filled with a lot of foreign tourists. An industrial center that seems semi-modern.

Now, we were treated to a very thick view of the rice fields with the impression and atmosphere of the countryside.

"Please come down for an observation and an interview, it's an hour! After that we met on the bus again" Gian said.

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One hour was very short when I was faced with the activity I liked the most, which was to go down to the field myself.

Seeing the creation of the perfect Maha, hearing the story of the source and interesting its meaning. I actually went to this last stage of fieldwork.

"Well, are we on the bus?" bring the others.

"We're going straight to Kuta?" my many.

"Son, to Kuta only after maghrib. After this we go to krishna buy souvenirs" answered Ega.

"Aaaah assyikkk" I replied.

During the trip to the biggest souvenir shopping center in Bali, I counted the rest of my money.

For a week here, I didn't spend much money. As I remember just to buy roadside snacks and gellato in Ubud earlier. Then bought some aromatherapy a few days ago at the hotel side store for Mom.

Suddenly my phone rang.

"Sir Dhika!!!"

"Dec, where else? How do you say it"

"What the hell are you? I'm on the bus going to krishna. Want to drop it?" my many.

"Hmm no, this is Iyas's leg relapsing. Last jatoh pas again take the goods"

"Huh? Jatohs? The leg that hurt then too? How are you going now?" my many.

Dhikapun said that Iyas is now in the hospital and has been treated by a doctor. Brother Iyas also forbade brother Dhika to tell me, maybe he doesn't want me to worry. It's just that Kak Dhika is confused, she is very busy at the outlet while Kak Iyas is alone and no one takes care of her.

"I told you Randy, ask him to take care of Brother Iyas first. Tomorrow morning I go back to Bandung ko" I said.

"Aren't you going to Lombok? Sorry brother does not want to tebebanin you, only brother is afraid later if brother does not tell him the condition Iyas severe again" he explained.

I just thank Dhika, if not she who told me maybe I will still go to Lombok.

After hearing Dhika's story, I broke my intention to vacation in Lombok. It's nothing, Iyas was alone in Bandung. If he's all alone, what's the point of me?

"Yes deck, take care!" concluded.

My feelings were bad, my heart was agitated. What do I have to do now? Get off and go to the airport alone? Obviously impossible.

I told Nunu everything, he immediately called Gian to find a solution.

"I understand that if you don't go to Lombok, you can't go back to Bandung tonight" Gian said.

"Yes and danger is also ah, I do not permit you to fly alone" said Nunu.

"Sorry, you have to go to Lombok. Poor Bli Hadi he's taken care of everything" I said.

Nunu and Gian exchanged lyrics. It seemed like Nunu was afraid to make his own decisions.

"Nu, don't tell Hanifa that Arika is now. Love it tomorrow only when we separate at the airport" I persuaded.

I aim to keep my non-commission to Lombok a secret to Hanifa and Arika. I mean, so that their trip to Lombok is not canceled. I'm sure if I hear I'm not coming, Hanifa will cancel the planned vacation.

"But rain.." he murmured.

"Ihhh plis nu, will you go to Lombok?" the bujukku.

Nunu and Gianpun agreed to my idea. They nodded and understood my request at that moment.

"Yaudah means tomorrow the ticket to Bandung added one ya gi, I was with the group home" I said.

"Yes rain, I'm telling the captain now" Gian said.

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Arriving at the Krishna Center...

Me and Nunu waited for Hanifa and Arika to get off their bus. Gian and the other kids are in.

"Are you sure you don't want to tell Hanifa from now on?" ask Nunu.

"Yakin nu" I replied.

"If Hanifa is angry tomorrow what?" tanyakanya.

As the chat was going on, Hanifa suddenly appeared behind us.

"Chat what?" tanyakanya.

Me and Nunu flutter. We can't answer Hanifa's question.

"Eh why?" snapped it.

Hanifa was indeed the most expert at guessing expressions. Finally, I told Hanifa everything.

"What about Brother Iyas?" tanyakanya.

Luckily Hanifa was not angry yet, she was instead worried about Iyas's condition. The last time I told you that Brother Iyas actually had to be operated on, making my friends horrified and understood the condition of Iyas's leg which was quite severe.

For some reason, brother Iyas always denied it. He said he only needed therapy to heal. Though it is clear that the condition of his feet must immediately get serious treatment.

"Yaudah, we canceled a vacation plan to Lomboknya" said Arika.

"Don't pity Bli Hadi who called him at the port. How try? Where we paid dp for the ship. It's a shame that it's cancelled" I said.

"How do you want to? When you're not alone? Vacation to Lombok is your idea, now you can not join" said Hanifa.

I gave them understanding, that next time we definitely have a second chance to go on vacation together to Lombok. Actually, I was also disappointed when I could not realize my greatest desire to vacation with them to Senggigi. But, I will be even more disappointed when Iyas let Brother get hurt alone.

"Yaudah, we're leaving. But you promised me we'd keep going if there was anything" Hanifa said.

I hugged Hanifa and thanked her for understanding my condition back then.

"OKAY. Clear huh? We're shopping!" take me.

"The three of us will not buy souvenirs Rain because the weight must be brought to Lombok mah, most of us buy it later settled from Lombok" replied Nunu.

Finally, they just accompanied me to shop. Nunu was busy picking out cloth and barong clothes for Randy and Recca. While Hanifa and Arika brought a lot of milk pie for me to bring to Bandung.

"Titip yes to Dhika's sister" Hanifa said.

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Night at Kuta Beach....

People say they have not been to Bali if they have not been to Kuta Beach. The beach that I had visited on the second day of my field lecture, but the atmosphere this time was different. I saw and visited Kuta in the afternoon. When the sun almost sank.

"Let's go down and let's get the view sunset" Gian shouted at Nunu.

Nunu ran towards Gian and they ran together towards the beach. I smiled at him, how romantic they were now.

On the other hand, Arika was standing next to Nirwan. They also enjoy the sunset.

"Ka let's ah find a place" invited Nirwan while holding Arika's hand.

I was also happy to see the couple that just turned it around. They are quick to improve and take care of each other.

"Rain, let's be together ah don't see anyone dating. Later sirik hahaha" said Hanifa while embracing my shoulder.

Arriving at the beach, I sat down at the place that had been booked for our dinner. While enjoying the sunset and seeing other friends are busy taking pictures.

I tried calling Mr. Iyas. Hoping he would pick up my phone and tell me his condition.

"Sister, where are you going?" my many.

"I'll wait for you to come first" he replied.

"I'm waiting for my sister first. I'm afraid you're busy at the outlet" I said.

"Gak ko, I'm taking a break in kosan. You were last in Bali tonight?" tanyakanya.

I wasn't good enough for her, until she kept her condition a secret to me. Was I in his eyes a child? Who will go on vacation even though his girlfriend is sick?

"Hmm, in kosan anyway. Yes I am last in Bali tomorrow morning already go to Lombok" I replied.

"Jude, be careful? Now where else?" tanyakanya.

"In Kuta until 9 here" I replied.

At the end of his voice, I heard him as if in pain.

"Beauty soon, I have a stomachache" he said.

Hearing again he lied, I felt more and more unbecoming. He must be in pain right now. Perhaps his legs cramp or react after taking the medicine as is his habit.

"So why does stomach pain eat what?" my many.

"Eating is painful" he answered.

Wonder what people are saying. Once we lie, we will continue to lie to cover up the first lie we make.

Andreas, he doesn't like spicy at all. He rarely eats spicy. Especially when I'm not with him.

"That brat, yeaudah there to the water. I'm closing, right?" myrt.

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