May 2015: The Suffolk Show
June 22, 2015
Like most agricultural shows, the Suffolk Show, held annually at Trinity Park, Ipswich, is a mixture of competition, commerce and entertainment, equally enjoyable for the farming community and a family day out. The grounds open at 7 a.m. Events take place throughout the day, some starting as early as 7.15 a.m. It is worthwhile arriving […]
Tirta Empul: A Holy Spring and Temple in Central Bali
June 5, 2015
Pura Tirta Empul dates from around CE 960, when a temple was built on the site of the spring. According to legend, the ancient ruler Mayadanawa angered the gods by suppressing Hinduism and the freedom of his subjects to worship freely. An army, led by the god Indra, pursued Mayadanawa, who poisoned a nearby river making the troops […]