Uluwatu

Due to it being known as the surfers town of Bali, many don't go here for any other purpose. However it is one of the most beautiful areas and has amazing cliff faces overlooking the sea. For a change of hostels, we decided to try out a homestay. For the first time since I had been travelling I wasn't in a dorm. We got our own bedroom AND bathroom, what a treat!

It had an inviting pool out front so firstly made use of that after some sweaty travel and long car journey to get back to the mainland. The pool was just what the doctor ordered. For the night we decided to go out to Single Fin, where we had been at the beginning of my trip to Bali and even got to see Luisa and Corrie. Was so lovely to see them having spent so much time with them and loved hearing about what they had been up to.

We organised to go to Dreamland Beach with them the next day and spent the day there. The waves there were some of the craziest I've seen having more strength than I would have ever imagined, realising now that's why surfers loved it so much here. However, to start the day we found a delicious breakfast place called Suka which was a tiny little cafe but had some of the best food in Bali. At the beach we spent the day reading and watching the surfers successfully or unsuccessfully ride the waves.

Left in time for sunset at the Uluwatu Temple, one of the most famous land marks in Bali. Had beautiful views of the clifface and was perfect for sunset, the temple itself also so elegant site amongst the trees, home to many monkeys. Then it was time to say goodbye to Corrie and Luisa, strange to think the next time seeing them would be in England but wished them all the best for the rest of their trip. Finishing the day with a big burger and headed back to our homestay for an early night and make the most of our own room before we had dorms again.

Made another trip to Suka for breakfast as felt it would be rude not to and spent the morning and early afternoon at Padang Padang beach before heading to Kuta. The beach was gorgeous and the water some of the bluest I've seen. It was a long trek down as the beach was almost hidden, but we arrived there and almost had the beach to ourselves. This time the waves were smaller which actually allowed us to swim and not be almost knocked out by each wave.

Leaving to Kuta I can say it was a short but sweet stay.Read more