It takes a few dates to discover the true inner and outer beauty of Bali. Once you do, most likely you will fall in love.
The first date is slightly disappointing. Denpasar ain't all pretty. Rubbish in the streets, ugly buildings, a McDonalds, neon lights... The colourful little offerings on the pavement, the carved statues wearing black and white checked sarongs and ribbons of smoke circling up from the incense reveil her spiritual mind though and make you want to know more about this mysterious island...
On the second date, Bali seduces you by introducing her chique hotels hidden in lush gardens full of beautiful flowers, white beaches, the delicious Balinese food and relaxing inexpensive spa treatments. Unfortunately, the sunburned crowd of Dutch, Germans and Aussies is an unwelcome distraction.
On the third date however, you manage to escape the crowd by taking the ferry to a small island just of the coast inhabited by a small population of seaweed farmers. No cars, no ATM's, no Wifi, no distractions. While sleeping in a traditional Balinese hut, wandering the banana plantations, enjoying grilled seafood and sipping cocktails at the postcard-perfect sunset, you start to really like Miss Bali.
It is not until you are bedazzled by the amazing beauty of Ubud and its surroundings that you fall in love though. The green rice fields are magic! Smiling farmers with conical hats are followed by quacking ducks while harvesting the rice. The shades of bright green are surreal. The little arty village of Ubud has a great vibe, yoga during the day, the rythm of traditional dance at night, cozy restaurants, spiritual temples and many craftsmen.
And there seems to be more...coming week will be about surfing, biking, volcanos and bounty islands.
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Location:Denpasar, Sanur, Seminyak, Nusa Lembongan, Ubud - Bali, Indonesia
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