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This is the window seat view from a plane at Denpasar Airport in Bali.
Surf at Denpasar Airport - Bali
How many surfer’s over the years have drooled as they looked out the window upon landing in Bali to see waves breaking off the edge of the airport.
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Cat Napping - Legian Bali
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There are so many cool little guesthouses in Ubud you either need to get a recommendation of which ones are good, or spend a half a day walking around reconnoitering. One street I would like to come back to is Jalan Kajeng.
Jalan Kajeng - Ubud, Bali
As you can see from the paving stones they have come up with a novel way of raising money to repave the street. You can buy a stone for the street, which will then have a message or illustration carved on for you. As well as the usual “James was here 2009″ type messages there were a few advertising websites.
Friends of Jalan Kajeng
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If I may trundle out an old cliché, then let me say that if you only see one thing in Ubud, go and see a Kecak dance.
Kecak Dancers - Ubud Bali
Hearing 100 plus performers percussively chanting “cak” as they wave their hands in the air sent my hair’s on end.
There are performances on a couple of nights a week, which your guesthouse will have details of. Check out the Kecak Dance site for more history.
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Free wi-fi - Ubud, Bali
Ubud is the considered as the cultural centre of Bali. It is a popular place for expats and retreats for the mind, body and spirit. As a result Ubud has decent wi-fi availability. I would say I found better wi-fi here than in Jakarta, which must make it the best connected town or city in Indonesia.
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I got struck down with Bali Belly in Bali. After all of the months of days I have spent in Asia over the years this is my first case, so I have had a good run, so to speak.
Something was not quite right in Yogyakarta, so I can’t technically call it Bali Belly. Actually I prefer the French term diarrhée du voyageur. Everything sounds better in French. Loose Stool is the technical term, but that sounds more offensive to me than any other synonym.
I went to a chemist and the pharmacist reached for a well stocked supply of a remedy that did nothing for me.
Diasec
Anyway, this situation left me guesthouse bound and on a diet of dry crackers and banana’s. Apart from my limited travel options, this has also blown out my chance to feast on the famous Balinese Suckling Pig.
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Motorbikes with surfboard racks are everywhere in Bali.
Motorbike and surfboard
Motorbike and surfboard rack
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Hindu Offerings at Kuta Beach - Bali
Hindu offering baskets (canang sari) on Kuta beach, Bali. These baskets are a common site on the footpaths here.
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