Batur By: Lauren Griffith As I looked from the restaurant balcony, I could see the view of the volcano named Batur quite clearly.I couldn't believe that we were actually climbing this massive landmark.We drove right down to the base of the marvelous volcano.We walked through a flat land of ash and rock.Then we graduated into a greater incline.Lance and I forged ahead with the guide. We didn't take many breaks going up.In no time we were up on top of the eno...

Rafting Colin Griffith Our rafts glided quickly down the muddy, white water of the deep, lush valley of the Ayung River. Lightning flashed in the distance as the sky began to darken. The swallows were swooping down competing with fish to get floating insects in the flowing river.I looked back to see the girls scream as their raft spun out of control down swirling, wavy rapids and collide into intricately carved mossy stone reliefs on the sandstone wall. As ...

Rafting in the Rain Ubud, Bali BY Mallory Griffith Rafting in the rain. In Ubud by the river, an old man sits with his cane. I hear the drip drops of rain on water. Rafting with your daughter! I have never seen anything so amazing in Bail, in the rain. It almost feels like your going down a drain! I love the water! There's nothing like rafting with your father! The fresh smell and feel of the rain. This smell and touch will get rid of an...

Batur By: Lauren Griffith As I looked from the restaurant balcony, I could see the view of the volcano named Batur quite clearly.I couldn't believe that we were actually climbing this massive landmark.We drove right down to the base of the marvelous volcano.We walked through a flat land of ash and rock.Then we graduated into a greater incline.Lance and I forged ahead with the guide. We didn't take many breaks going up.In no time we were up on t...

Just arrived back in Hong Kong after an amazing 2 weeks in Bali. We had such an incredible time there -- Our list of adventures was quite extensive including biking, hiking, swimming, exploring, white-water rafting (once in the pouring rain), snorkeling (Colin did scuba diving), treking an active volcano, attending a traditional balinese cremation ceremony and a kecak and fire dance, shopping, and so much more. We also managed to squeeze in quite a lot of school...