by eandl | Jun 18, 2014 | International Travel, Travel
After breakfast on the water we walked over to the dive center where we first completed some paperwork and were given fins. While there we met Carolyn, an American working in SE Asia who would also be snorkeling with us. Our boat left around 9am for the north side of...
by eandl | Jun 17, 2014 | International Travel, Travel
The drive from the airport to The Menjangan resort in the very northwest corner of Bali was estimated at 4-5 hours (150km), so we made plans in advance to stop at a few places on the way. Our quick obeservation: Bali is so dense. You couldn’t really tell when...
by eandl | Jun 16, 2014 | International Travel, Travel
If you ever have the opportunity to travel around central Bali then you will likely see the Balinese long-tailed macaque (called ‘kera’ by the locals). The most popular place to have an experience with these little guys is in Ubud at the Monkey Forest....
by eandl | Jun 16, 2014 | International Travel, Travel
While on Lombok we had the option of either snorkeling off the Gilis or a waterfall hike in the North. Knowing we had to travel the next day we figured we would keep things drier on the hike…. how misguided we were! Several posts on Tripadvisor recommended Eko,...
by eandl | Jun 15, 2014 | International Travel, Travel
Arrival after dark, several hours late, but at least we made it. There are several taxi and tour stands between the baggage claim and when you exit the airport, so we grabbed a ticket with a set price from one, went to the ATM for cash and began the 1.5 hour ride to...