by eandl | Jun 20, 2014 | International Travel, Travel
After cooling off from our morning trek we called for a ride to the reception area and completed our noon checkout. Our driver was already there so our bags were transferred to his vehicle and we began the long drive to Ubud. After several days in the National Park it...
by eandl | Jun 19, 2014 | International Travel, Travel
For our time in the northwest corner of Bali we decided to stay at the The Menjangan given it’s proximity to Menjangan Island for snorkeling plus the National Park that the resort is located in. We weren’t sure what to expect given the relative remoteness...
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....