2007 RETREAT REVIEW: Days one to five

Day One: Arrival at Nirarta Centre of Awareness in Sideman, east Bali. A walk from our rooms down the hand made river stone steps leading to the Sacred Unda River, which flows from the volcano Gunung Agung.

Day Two: Back down, then across the river to begin the journey through rice paddies

Bamboo bridges leading to weaving village, past farmers and children living a rural life.

Our first Personal Growth Session, on the terrace, with art supplies and creativity flowing.

Day Three: Hindu prayer offering basket instruction, using palm leaves, bamboo and flowers.

After a short introductory prayer ceremony in the Nirarta temple, we leave to visit and are welcomed by the High Priest of Sideman and given a cleansing blessing.

His wife, also a High Priest, gave the unusual privilege to serve her by asking for Reiki from retreat facilitator, Laila Ghattas.

Day Four: We travel high to the side of the volcano Gunung Agung till, after many steps we reach the cloud shrouded Pura Pasar Agung temple for Hindu prayers.

Day Five: Personal Growth session followed by free time by the river.

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