Despite our initial thrill at Kuta, we quickly tired of it. We were cured the moment we decided we wanted to hang out on the beach for a few restful hours, passed out in the sunshine. We arrived on the beach, and within seconds were surrounded by touts who refused to leave us alone. Beach plan thwarted, we escaped to the peaceful hotel pool instead. After Kuta's shell-shock, it took us several days of doing nothing in Sanur. Lucky for us, there's nothing to do in Sanur so we weren't missing a thing. Now we're kicking it in Ubud. Where Kuta was chaotic and cramped, Ubud, like Sanur, is (relatively) spacious and organized. But unlike Sanur, Ubud is lively, with a fascinating edifice peeking out behind every wall, a temple on every corner, and quality goods
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