Today is our final full day in Bali with lots of expectations and plans to meet. We headed to Kuta beach for surfing, but didn't catch many waves die to the strong under tow and high tide coming in. We laid on the beach for a bit and tried the surf again but with little success. Now we were tired.
We made sure to grab some last minute souvenirs and of course a massage.
We bounced to a different southern beach for sun bathing to expand our horizons and beach experiences as much as possible.
This beach was much quieter than Kutaand was very laid back. It was set on a rocky reef rather than sand which made those who were surfing that much more impressive. Finally we finished the day with dinner at that beach watching the sunset in a small stilted hut, sipping on beer and cocktails. The beach goers started a sand volleyball game proving for a bit more entertainment.
When we wondered up the steps and off the beach, we were comforted with an interesting situation. No taxis to take us home. We asked the locals for some help but the ended up being rude and stubborn. We waited an hour for a ride to show up just to overpay for our only option back. Even though we overpaid, it was only by a couple dollars to us, but to them it was riches.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
September 29, 2011 / Volcano Trekking
Today we woke up at 1:30 am. after a two hour drive north, we made our to mountain Batur. A large volcano standing at 1717m high; just over a mile. Along with multiple other groups, we hiked for 2 to 2.5 hours to the top in the dark. On arrival at the top, the sun was rising creating a set Hollywood would strive to recreate such beauty. We enjoyed a Danish and tea before exploring the large volcanic crater.
On the drive back, our crazy driver indirectly created a for car pile up accident. It was quite the experience that I didn't want to experience again.
After a siesta, we went to read and relax at Gegar beach, where a little girl selling things took a break to share singing songs with me. She was adorable and had an infectious laugh. Add the sun was setting, we headed back to the hotel to clean up for a fancy dinner at the local Grand Hyatt hotel restaurant.
Our stroll back gone post dinner was romantic and memorable.
On the drive back, our crazy driver indirectly created a for car pile up accident. It was quite the experience that I didn't want to experience again.
After a siesta, we went to read and relax at Gegar beach, where a little girl selling things took a break to share singing songs with me. She was adorable and had an infectious laugh. Add the sun was setting, we headed back to the hotel to clean up for a fancy dinner at the local Grand Hyatt hotel restaurant.
Our stroll back gone post dinner was romantic and memorable.
September 28, 2011 / Reef Cruise
Today we went on a large pontoon boat over a protected and beautiful reef. Three boat had a water slide, a chance for diving, snorkeling, massages, a semi submersible boat for reef viewing and a hosted trip for a tour of a local village. We snorkeled dispite the very cloudy day and enjoyed ether semi submersible boat. The reef and fish are amazing and hard to believe they are actually real. wee also visited three local village and saw a sari being made, a man climbing a coconut tree, a temporary grave yard for bodies waiting for cremation, and even got to enjoy some fresh coconut milk. We went snorkeling a second time to see even more beautiful and larger fish. We also encountered some unexpected visitors, small quarter to half dollar sized jelly fish. We didn't snorkel for too much longer after being stung by these guys a couple of unwanted times.
On arrival back to the port, the sun came out. We had massages and then dinner near the hotel and then relaxed before bed.
On arrival back to the port, the sun came out. We had massages and then dinner near the hotel and then relaxed before bed.
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