Second part of our cycle trip in Bali - Ubud.

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June 25th 2010

Published: July 2nd 2010

Friday 25th June 2010 At 4.15am Judy's phone woke us from deep slumber but reception was such that we lost the connection. Another call a few minutes later gave the same result causing us to be most concerned as there was no indication who called. A few minutes later we received a message from Judy's mother asking if Judy was trying to contact her. We returned the message that we hadn't and that ... Read Full Entry

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Judy and Rags

Weggs

We first backpacked in Eastern Europe in 2001 visiting Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia & Italy. In 2002 we spent the whole 12 months backpacking around the world. This was before blogs so find details here: http://members.iinet.net.au/~weggs/weggs_world/index.htm In 2007 we enjoyed another 6 months. This time we organised some home exchanges to help the budget, meet new people and be able to kick back and relax in a few places. Hawaii, San Francisco, Mexico, Croatia, England, Scotland, Canary Islands, Czech Republic, Austria, Netherlands, China & Tibet were all visited either briefly or fo... full info

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Last ride

Off around Lake Batur on our last ride.

Lake Batur

Preparing the pork.

Burning the hair off a pig alongside the road. With so many people watching we first thought it was a cremation!

The end

The road continues on Lake Batur but our riders didn't!

Lake Batur

Heading to the finish.

Little girl at a shop

Dunna gave her a chocolate bar which she ate while posing for us.

Chicken again!

Beautiful presentation of a tasty meal.

Taman Harum

Rags outside our room. Still as good as it was 12 years ago on our first visit.

On the lava flow.

Believe it or not!

Surrounded by walls of lava a temple survived the eruption. It has since been relocated to the ridge overlooking the crater.

Lava flow

Colour contrast to the black lava.

Last lunch

At the buffet on Mount Batur. Note the chips!

Presentation

The group gave Wayan a small token in appreciation. We strongly recommend his group at: www.balicycling.com

Ubud Markets

Bowls at Ubud market

This colourful display was of bowls made of clay and lined with glass squares.

2nd July 2010

Rod Murtha
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Alright for some.
Hi Guys, Rags I could not work out which of the red costumes is you. Looks like your having a ball but don't worry we will keep working our guts out in cold cold Perth. Hope you are both well - no Bali belly. See you soon for a birthday drink.

5th July 2010

Lost
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Thanks!
...for a most excellent summary of a most excellent trip. Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects, even the odd trial and tribulation - after all, so often these are what one remembers years later and can have a good laugh over. A good trip done in good company with a good guide - couldn't really ask for more could we!

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