January 9-15, 2009

January 9-15, 2009

tbt443Behind Schedule: An imposing new monument honoring Bali hero Ngurah Rai, situated roadside between Jimbaran and Nusa Dua, was due to be unveiled months ago, but legal wrangles over land have pushed back its launch. I Gusti Ngurah Rai died aged 29 fighting for Indonesian independence. Bali’s international airport is named for him, and his image currently appears on the Rp50,000 note.

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