Krung krung was the ancient capital of Bali which is located 4 km from Semarapura. Among the
remaining ancient buildings, the building of the former court attracts the most visitors. The king used to
judge here in those cases that were beyond the rural magistrate’s range. The frescoes of the beautifully
decorated building are illustrations of Mahabharata and Ramayana, gods who prevent people from
committing a sin. The guilt frescoes depict mythological animals and monsters while the colorfully
painted wooden statue personifies the mythological lion Singa Ambara.
However tempting the cool waves of the Indian Ocean are, we should take the tropical sun seriously. At
noon, it’s unwise to spend much time in the sun and it’s always advisable to use sun tan lotion with a
high sun protection factor. Acclimate yourself to the sun gradually and drink a lot of liquids. We
shouldn’t forget that we aren’t as used to this climate as the local people who even do physical work in
the hot sun.