Sure Travel Journey 6.2 Autumn 2020 | Page 15

TO
BALI
BY THE
NUMBERS
20 000
Approximate
number of
temples in Bali.
They don’t call
it the Island
of the Gods
for nothing.
4
The number
of names
commonly used
by the Balinese
– Wayan,
Made, Nyoman,
and Ketut.
5
million
(AND COUNTING)
Estimated
population of
Bali in 2019. Or
approximately
1.25 million
people called
Ketut.
24
The number of
hours no one
is allowed on
the streets,
beaches or
public spaces
during Nyepi,
Bali’s most
sacred holiday,
dedicated to
self-reflection.
Even the aiport
is closed.
A procession of women
carrying offerings during a
Hindu ceremony on Bali,
where art and religion are
a part of everyday life.
as a living monument
to environmental
preservation on our
beautiful planet and
remind us all of the
dire need to reduce
our individual carbon
footprints in the fight
against climate change.”
Shrimpton is using the
opportunity to create jobs,
as well. He established a
social enterprise called
Wonder Plant, which hires
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“tree-preneurs” from
historically disadvantaged
communities to run
small-scale farms and earn a sustainable
living. The project has since grown into
the largest spekboom nursery on the
African continent.
To learn more about the project or to
donate towards the cause (and get to
name a portion of the labyrinth), visit
www. wonderplant.co.za/labyrinth.
WHERE IN THE WORLD AM I?
I have a long history of innovation
and invention: the world’s first paved
streets were developed here in 1339,
and I’m also credited as the birthplace
of gelato. Speaking of birthplaces, I was
also considered the birthplace of the
Renaissance and have been nicknamed
“the Athens of the Middle Ages.”
I’m home to the most Unesco
heritage-listed artworks in the world,
and my imposing domed cathedral is
still considered one of history’s top
architectural and engineering wonders.
But you’ll need to pack a sturdy pair of
walking shoes to explore everything I
have to offer – cars have been banned
in my historic centre, so best lace up
your boots.
Think you know the answer? Turn the
page to find out.
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