Bali 4D3N (24-27 November 2010)
Tour group consisted of Ayatollah and Siew Wan, Kai Foo and Rose, Christopher and Connie.
Day 1 (24.11.10)
9.30 am Took AirAsia at LCCT of KLIA and arrived Bali Denpasar International Airport at 12.30pm. Nyoman picked us and sent us for lunch at Maliboro Restaurant before checking–in Losari Hotel and Villas at Legian. We enjoyed some of the local favourites - Bebek Presto Bakar, Ayam Presto Telor, Tahu telur, Plecing Kangkung with Nasi putih. It was a delicious lunch. The fried duck and chicken were so crispy that even the bones could be chewed like ‘keropok’
4.00pm Visited Bali bombing memorial at Legian-Kuta.
( with name list of 200+ victims killed on 12th October 2002)
Tour group consisted of Ayatollah and Siew Wan, Kai Foo and Rose, Christopher and Connie.
Day 1 (24.11.10)
9.30 am Took AirAsia at LCCT of KLIA and arrived Bali Denpasar International Airport at 12.30pm. Nyoman picked us and sent us for lunch at Maliboro Restaurant before checking–in Losari Hotel and Villas at Legian. We enjoyed some of the local favourites - Bebek Presto Bakar, Ayam Presto Telor, Tahu telur, Plecing Kangkung with Nasi putih. It was a delicious lunch. The fried duck and chicken were so crispy that even the bones could be chewed like ‘keropok’
4.00pm Visited Bali bombing memorial at Legian-Kuta.
( with name list of 200+ victims killed on 12th October 2002)
Bali Bombing memorial5.00pm Visited Uluwatu temple ruin on top of a sea-coast cliff. Beside tourists many long tailed macaque monkeys were seen searching for food. These monkeys were well-known for snatching spectacles. Nyoman warned us not to wear our spectacles / sunglasses. What an unusual animal behaviour ? Siew Wan did not heed Nyoman’s advice because last year she came and was also given similar warning by the tour guide but nothing happened. While busy snapping pictures an alpha male snatched her spectacles from behind. Siew Wan shouted for help and was relieved when a temple worker returned her spectacles. But not for free ! He showed a ‘thumb rubbing fingers’ sign expecting a reward. Nyoman gave him IDR10,000 on behalf of Siew Wan. That snatch-thief monkey was seen eating a packet of wafer given by the temple worker. Oh ! this must be a man-monkey-connection to ‘extort’ tourists. This phenomena could be an interesting subject for research by animal behaviourist. The upset caused by the naughty monkeys was compensated by the spectacular view of the sea-coast, especially the high cliff and the surf.
6.30pm Had grilled seafood dinner at Jimbaran bay “Baliku Cafe” We took a package with a price tag of IDR 750,000 + 21% service tax ! The package included 1 kg lobster, prawns, snapper, crabs, squids, mussels, rice, vegetables and 2 bottles of beer. We enjoyed the dinner like ‘millionaires’. The beautiful sunset improved our appetite too.
Our tour group of 3 couples - had dinner at ‘Baliku’ cafe located at Jimbaran Bay
(Sitting from left: Kai Foo, Rose, Connie. Standing from left: Ayatollah, Siew Wan, Christopher)
8.00pm. Back to hotel for a short rest and came out for night shopping before retiring at 10.00pm.
Day 2 (25.11.10)
Ubud and volcano tour
9.00am After breakfast we set out to Mt. Batur, a dormant volcano mountain at Kintamani. On the way we visited a batik workshop and Ubud Art Village. We entered a painter’s house compound to admire his gallery of paintings.
A painter's gallery homeOur journey to the mountain passed by beautiful rice terraces at Tegalalang. From Lake View Hotel and Restaurant we got a panoramic view of Mt. Batur and Lake Batur. We had buffet lunch at the restaurant.
On our downhill journey we stopped over at Temen coffee and spice garden for tea.
In the afternoon we visited Ubud Palace temple and Ubud market.
For dinner we tried Babi Guling at a road side warung in Sanur. We were not impressed by the babi guling, probably because we have a much better version of suckling pig at home.
8.00pm Back to hotel for a short rest and spent the rest of the night shopping and shopping till we were tired out to rest at 10.00pm.
Mt. Batur
Lake Batur
Day 3 (26.11.10)
Lake Beratan and Tanah lot tour
9.00am We set out to Bedugul, a hill resort somewhat like Cameron Highlands but much smaller.
On the way we visited Mengwi temple, a royal family temple at Taman Ayun. At the highest point, we stopped over to visit Candikuning fruit market. Beside fruit stores there were many other stores selling vegetables, spices, plants, souvenirs, paintings, crafts, clothings, etc.
12.30pm we had lunch at Ananda restaurant selling Chinese food.
After lunch we went to Lake Beratan resort and had a view of Ulundanu temple near the lake.
3.30pm Arrived at Tanah lot (tanah laut) to visit the sea temple built on an off-shore island.
On the way to the temple we could find many stores selling souvenirs, clothing, art and craft, etc
Things could be dirt-cheap provided you know the art of bargaining. If you managed to slash 50% off the opening price it would be a good buy.
Day 3 (26.11.10)
Lake Beratan and Tanah lot tour
9.00am We set out to Bedugul, a hill resort somewhat like Cameron Highlands but much smaller.
On the way we visited Mengwi temple, a royal family temple at Taman Ayun. At the highest point, we stopped over to visit Candikuning fruit market. Beside fruit stores there were many other stores selling vegetables, spices, plants, souvenirs, paintings, crafts, clothings, etc.
12.30pm we had lunch at Ananda restaurant selling Chinese food.
After lunch we went to Lake Beratan resort and had a view of Ulundanu temple near the lake.
3.30pm Arrived at Tanah lot (tanah laut) to visit the sea temple built on an off-shore island.
On the way to the temple we could find many stores selling souvenirs, clothing, art and craft, etc
Things could be dirt-cheap provided you know the art of bargaining. If you managed to slash 50% off the opening price it would be a good buy.
Sea Temple at Tanah Lot
7.00pm Arrived at hotel. After keeping our purchases at Tanah Lot in our room, we walked out to the beach behind Losari Hotel for a stroll. We had Nasi Padang for dinner, then back to hotel to sleep.
Day 4 (27.11.10) Last day
9.00am We spent the morning walking along the beach and had last minute shopping at Legian before checking-out at 12.00 noon.
12.30pm. Nyoman picked us up and proceeded to Denpasar city to visit Museum, temple, People’s Struggle Monument, Holy Spirit Cathedral, Nyoman’s home and Sanur Beach.
9.00am We spent the morning walking along the beach and had last minute shopping at Legian before checking-out at 12.00 noon.
12.30pm. Nyoman picked us up and proceeded to Denpasar city to visit Museum, temple, People’s Struggle Monument, Holy Spirit Cathedral, Nyoman’s home and Sanur Beach.
People’s Struggle Memorial Monument at Denpasar4.30 pm Arrived at Denpasar International Airport waiting for check-in to fly home. We had early dinner of Nasi Padang again at the Airport. The price of nasi padang was surprisingly cheap.
7.45pm Took off and arrived at LCCT, KLIA at 10.30pm.
Arrived Menglembu at 3.30am by van with beautiful memories of Bali.
Holy Spirit Cathedral at Denpasar
Inside Holy Spirit Cathedral
The hotel we stayed - Losari Hotel at Legian
Our tour guide cum driver – Mr. Nyomanand yours truly, Christopher
The hotel we stayed - Losari Hotel at Legian
Our tour guide cum driver – Mr. Nyoman
2 comments:
Enjoyed reading your account of your holiday :o). Happy to note that you enjoyed the food, sights, shopping, shopping, shopping, and shopping! Should travel more and write more :o)
Vivid account - felt that I was on your tour! So where's your next destination?
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