公主与恶龙小说:请高手帮忙翻译一下，谢谢

Bali
By Ruth Seamans
Say “Bali,” and most people think of a tropical paradise. For years, travelers have flocked to the island to admire the natural beauty that covers Bali from coast to coast. Some travelers return again and again because they can’t get enough of the place. Others come and never leave. To all of them, there’s no place on Earth like Bali.
Along the island’s central mountain range, volcanoes rise into the clouds. Their presence is a blessing and a curse. The volcanoes make the island’s soil fertile, but eruptions, although infrequent, have taken the lives of thousands.
Six hundred years ago, Islam swept into Southeast Asia. The Hindu rulers of Java fled to Bali to escape the invaders. For some reason, the Muslims left them alone on Bali. Their civilization continued undisturbed until 1597 when Dutch sailors “discovered” the island. Some liked it so much they refused to leave when it came the time for the ship to sail for home.
The Dutch were only the first visitor to enjoy Bali. Now thousands arrive each year from countries all over the world. Most head for Kuta Beach right from the airport. They disappear into one of the many luxury hotels lining the ocean. Although this beach is one of Bali’s best, the strip of sand is crowded with hundreds of vendors. These merchants ask tourists to buy, buy, buy everything from massages to Balinese cloth and wooden carvings. The more traditional Bali lies beyond Kuta.
Head north to Ubud, the cultural and artistic centre of the island. Here, painting, carving, weaving and jewellery-making flourish. To see a sample of many styles of Balinese artwork as well as that of Western artists who make Bali their homes. Dance, too, is ones of Ubud’s arts. Many dances tell ancient Hindu stories. Dancers practice for hours and hours to learn the precise movements required by each dance.
North of Ubud lies the central mountain range. Here the mountain views can take your breath away. Green orchards of coffee and clove trees carpet some hillsides. Rice terraces like giant stairs cover others. Balinese are some of the best rice growers in the world. Careful water management allows them to have two harvests a year. Planting rice is for men only, but whole villages get into the action at harvest time.
The hot springs at Banjar Tega, high in the cool mountains, attract locals and visitors alike. Pleasant hot water pours out of the mouths of dragon-like creatures into three pools. After a refreshing bath, many enjoy lunch at the nearby restaurant which serves excellent food for a good price.
Nearby local markets offer a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. The merchants also sell packages of frangrant spices, many of which grow on the island.