Padangbai

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found myself here after ubud - just a simple, quiet little fishing village, not much here, was intending on leaving the next day, but actually fell in love with placed so decided to stay.

locals really wonderful - spent my time hanging out with them, gossiping, being taken to the local beautiful areas of Tirta Gangga, Tulamben & Candidasa, watching the sun go down on the beach & watching the stars & the gorgeous orange moon at the blue lagoon!! : )

basically just hanging with the locals, telling each other traditional tales & playing cards. spent time in their homes, meeting the family, etc. Also tried the bali liqueur Arak - bit like grappa, but less strong & kind of melony in flavour? couldn't quite work it out!

doesn't sound like much, but i had a really wonderful time & made some amazing friends here. a place that will always stay very close to my heart. nice to really understand the way things are for these people.

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