Blogs from Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, Asia - page 4

Geo: -8.72412, 115.17Ráno se probouzím, dávám si snídani, kterou mám v ceně ubytka a vydávám se vyzvednout Mariu a Lucase do vedlejšího hotelu. Maria je už po snídani, ale Lucas se ještě ani pořádně nevykodrcal z postele. U snídaně ještě kecáme s nějakým dalším brazilcem a vyrážíme hledat nějakou půjčovnu surfů. Co potkáváme, tak buď už mají vše půjčené nebo to jsou jen prodejny. Všichni nás ale posílají stejným směrem do jedné konkrétní půjčovny. Když jí konečně nacházíme, zjišťujeme, že opravdu prkna na půjčení mají a tak dvě bereme a táhneme se... read more

Well here we are in Kuta Bali (not to be confused with Kuta Lombok from earlier in the trip). This place is the exact polar opposite from Ubud. This is a party town that basically seems like Aussie North. Even the touts put on a fake accent to lure you into their store with their phoney "hey mates". Nothing but tourists, bars, clubs and junk souvenir stores. Why did we come here again? The best description we could come up with was a mix between Las Vegas and Surfers Paradise, Aus. We knew right away it would be a battle to enjoy our stay here so we dove in right away. I decided I wanted to buy an AFL (Aussie rules football) jersey because they were super cheap. I did some online research before going in ... read more

Fantastic day yesterday for Phils birthday. He opened his cards and great holiday shirt courtesy of Cathy and Damo. We surfed all day and then went to watch the rugby league in a sports bar at echo beach. State of origin match between queensland and new south Wales. A good few beers were had! So today Phil managed to stand up on his surf board so he's really pleased with the holiday now! We're surfing again tomorrow then an afternoon of chilling so I may post again before we go.... read more

And so it almost comes a full circle. Some 23 months ago, on the fifth day of my Southeast Asian adventure, I crossed the straits from Eastern Java to Bali and arrived in Kuta. 23 months later, and nearing the end of my two year sojourn, I'm back again on the island paradise. Finishing off from the Visayas in Central Philippines, I took the flight back home for a quick week's break in Singapore, before heading back to beautiful Bali. This time though I came with a more defined agenda -- a good friend was getting married. While both bride and groom are from Singapore, they'd decided to hold the wedding reception in Bali. And who could blame them? If there were a more idyllic location within a few hours flight from Singapore, well I don't ... read more

7th March, arrived late on the 6th but checked into my hotel sometime after midnight, I slept on the plane so wasn’t tired. Met two Americans in my dorm who had just got back from the Casino and were topping there alcohol up before heading out again as it was one of their birthdays, this was around 1 am, they were really nice and did invite me but I had only just arrived, so declined. They got in at 5 and discussed that one of them had punched the other in the face, lol. Hotel is next to a bar called ‘Jess Pub’ amazing! Woke around 9.30am as someone was getting up, good job or I may have slept all day! Headed out about 11am after breakfast to the MRT (tube) station near me in search ... read more