Bali measures approximately 140km by 90km and covers an area of 5,632 km2 just south of the equator between the islands of Java and Lombok . Beautiful t erraced rice fields carved into hillsides and mountain slopes dominate the landscape and, like everything else in Bali , serve more than one purpose. They provide food, of course, but the very system of cultivation is tightly woven into a complex social fabric. Dissecting a luscious green landscape and filling the air with the enchanting sounds of moonlight; rivers and irrigation streams can be found everywhere.

Bali is divided by a string of impressive and authoritative volcanoes running almost directly through the centre of the island and their high level of activity over the years has resulted in an exceptionally fertile land. Mountains, and in particular volcanoes, are believed to be the home of the gods. They are shrouded in mystery and magic, and in Bali they stretch skywards in majestic and divine splendour.