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My Swing Bali

Indonesia

8 story sections

Go swinging high over the jungle canopy and get some fantastic photos in the process

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome, fellow traveler and observer of the world, to My Swing Bali. As we stand at the threshold of this verdant valley, I invite you to consider the fascinating evolution of the Balinese landscape. …

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  2. 2The Bamboo Pavilion: Vernacular Architecture in the Modern Age

    We begin our exploration at the main entrance pavilion, a structure that warrants our close architectural scrutiny. Notice the primary building material enveloping us: bamboo. …

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  3. 3The Preparation Deck: The Psychology of the Threshold

    We have now arrived at the Preparation Deck, the staging ground for the primary aerial experiences. This is perhaps the most psychologically intense area of the entire complex. …

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  4. 4The Main Swing: Physics and the Sublime

    You are now looking at the precipice, the launching point for the Main Swing. This is the focal point of the complex, where the valley drops away dramatically, creating a vast, empty canvas of air. …

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  5. 5The Woven Bird Nests: Architecture for the Lens

    Let us step away from the adrenaline of the swings and examine these fascinating static structures: the large, woven bird nests. These are perhaps the most overt examples of architecture designed specifically for the camera lens. …

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  6. 6The Tandem Swing: Shared Kinetics and Social Dynamics

    Moving further along the ridge, we encounter the Tandem Swing. This apparatus introduces a completely different dynamic to the experience. …

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  7. 7The Valley Terrace: Culinary Reflection and Respite

    Our final point of detailed observation within the complex is the Valley Terrace, the designated area for rest and culinary consumption. After the intense sensory stimulation of the swings, this space offers a necessary grounding…

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our analytical journey through My Swing Bali, it is vital to synthesize what we have observed. We have traversed a space that is defined by its contradictions: it is profoundly natural yet highly engineered, deeply…

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What is My Swing Bali?

My Swing Bali is a place in Indonesia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationIndonesia
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-8.6851, 115.1712
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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