UP to Mount Batur caldera

Get an early start, stopping first for a baguette and pastries. With 3600 feet of elevation gain in only 20 miles we will need motivatimg sustenance. Manage to quickly put the chaos behind us, vacillating between the main road and smaller side roads. But always up! Pass terraced rice paddys. Find ourselves sweating buckets and needing to stop very often. After a quick lunch break, make the final push - literally. Last bit was very steep and we were beat. At the top take in the breathtaking view of the caldera. After a hiccup, check into a hotel and get a shower and then hot tub. Walk a few minutes to dinner.Read more