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    Ghost road

    Ekas

    13 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    Bit of a late start but head out of Kuta on very empty road. After having to detour around a very large motorbike arena, found ourselves on a 4 lane highway with no one on it except us. Kind of odd. Detour to a beach but not very nice. Continue on, stopping for lunch in a bridge. Our quiet road deteriorates into dry, rutted dirt path interspersed with mud and swamp. Spot very large lizards. Make it out of there and finish ride to ting town of Ekas. After a dip in the pool explore the beach and town. Sadly full of litter. Very nice dinner in local Warung.Leer más

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    Kuta Beach day

    12 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    Lazy morning. As the Lombok coffee is not great, go off in search of cappuccinos. Afterwards, Doug heads off for a haircut. Amazing. Walk along the beach where the sand feels and looks like mustard seeds. Make it over to the next bay which is much quieter. Still not sure where all the surfers actually surf. Back to town. Another nice dinner and gelato.Leer más

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    Long day to Kuta

    11 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    Last morning on Gili Gede. Enjoy our cappuccinos and banana pancake breakfast before boarding the boat to Lombok. Load up and retrace our route to Lembar. Continue along pretty busy road which was safe but chaotic. Our choices seem to be major roads or dirt roads with big hills. Nice downhill F the end I to Kuta. Cool off in the pool before checking out the beach and moonrise. Very good pizza dinner.Leer más

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    Snorkeling Extravaganza

    10 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ 🌙 27 °C

    We arranged a snorkel excursion with the guy who brought us to the island. He ended up sending his brother which was fine. 5 islands, each with a different array of fish and coral. It was some of the best snorkeling I have ever experienced. Coral ranged from pink to blue to purple and so many different types of fish. We also saw 4 turtles and 2 sea horses. Sadly at one of the spots, the floating plastic was horrible. The clouds and rain during the day just added to the changing scenery. Relaxed for the rest of the day and then splurged for an upscale meal. (Once we figure out how to download pictures from Doug’s camera will add underwater shots )Leer más

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    We stayed in one of the little villasCell tower next to the mosqueThis isn't even the worst of itVery out of placeInteresting coconut filled green crepesDanny

    Exploring Gili Gede

    9 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    First some context: Gili Gede is one of a cluster of tiny islands off the southwestern side of Lombok. Gili Gede is about 1 km x 4 km and home to 1000 people. Though it’s only a few miles off the coast it’s a world away. Electricity didn’t come until 2017. It and its neighbors sit on amazing and healthy coral reefs. And it has a huge litter problem. Though some is theirs, much comes from larger cities. It’s a heartbreaking paradise. Anyway, we explored, did a bit of snorkeling from the shore, walked along the coast (amongst the plastic trash) and then helped out with their trash pick up efforts.Leer más

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    Lombok

    8 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ 🌬 29 °C

    Very rainy night and morning. Fortunately it stops in time for us to pack up and get to the ferry dock - only 5 minutes away. 4 + hours later we land in Lembar, Lombok. Quickly feel the difference between the two islands. Muslim mosques have replaced the Hindi temples. Busy road but spot our first monkeys on this island. Ride mostly along coast to get to our pickup spot. Load up bikes on little boat and putter over to Gili Gede. Check in and check out the beach. Out for another nice fish dinner.Leer más

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    Padangbai

    7 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ 🌧 28 °C

    A very rainy night and morning. Manage to wait it out. A very short day planned; 10 miles and almost all downhill to get to ferry port village of Padangbai. Very steep and windy but quiet and beautiful. Hit the main road and the peace is shattered. But make it to town and check into lovely hostel - Bamboo Paradise. Get our ferry tickets for tomorrow, some food and hit the beach. Beautiful but too wavy to snorkel. After showers and a cold beer go to amazing fish restaurant where we picked out fish and they grilled it for us. Found a great gelato place as well.Leer más

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    A tourist kind of day

    6 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    After breakfast of very good pancakes, travel by car UP with our host to Besikah, the largest temple complex on Bali. Don a sarong and head off with a guide. Learn quite a few things as we wander through the maze-like passages. From there drive back down the steep and windy roads to Sideman and visit a daring making shop. Two waterfalls, one for fun and one for prayer finish off our day. Glad we toured by car as the roads throughout are crazy steep!Leer más

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    In the shadow of Mount Agung

    5 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Another nice sunrise with much less fog. Psyche ourselves up to push up and out of the caldera. Continue up for a bit as we continue along the rim. Nice quiet road as we begin our long descent. Mount Agung pops up quickly next to us. Roads deteriorate and traffic increases making for a less pleasant second half of the ride. Up into the rice terraces we go for our lodging. Lovely place! Go for a little walk about into the rice terraces.Leer más

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    Climbing an active volcano

    4 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    Wake up early to catch the sunrise. Entire lake is covered in a thick fog. After a few hours it clears up and we head down to the lake on bikes. Cruise around a bit and find ourselves at a trailhead of sorts. Decide to go ahead and climb the volcano - with a guide. It hasn’t erupted since 2000. Cycle up to a higher starting point and then quickly start scrambling. Lots of loose rocks and pumice. Make it to top as clouds build. Walk around the top for a bit and fortunately take an easier route down. Ride a bit more to get lake views and then back up to the hotel. Rest a bit before walking up to the rim (of course) for dinner.Leer más

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    1I'm glowingRice drying in the sun1Limes, oranges & coffee grows at elevation

    UP to Mount Batur caldera

    3 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    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.Leer más

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    Ubud rice paddys and crowds

    2 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    Get an early start to try and avoid the crowds. Check out the palace, a local coffee shop and the market. On the way to our walk, don appropriate cloths and walk around temple. Walk up along the ridge and into rice paddys. Back into the crowds. Retreat to our room before going out for another good dinner.Leer más

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    Ubud

    1 de junio de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

    Pack up, leaving quite a bit of our gear behind. Feeling much lighter, we venture out into the somewhat quieter streets. Find that the motorbikes are actually quite accommodating. Find ourselves on small paths and in rice fields. Short ride to Ubud. Check into our $18 room and venture out. Head to Monkey Sanctuary. Enjoy 100s of monkeys and temples. Amazingly we are there for a weekly dance. Back to the room for shower #2 and then out for another great dinner.Leer más

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    Exploring the chaos

    31 de mayo de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C

    Early morning rain brings a lovely rainbow. Venture out for coffee and wind up eating breakfast. Finish bike assembly and head towards the beach, walking along very busy streets with skinny sidewalks. Temples abound making for a nice contrast to the screaming motorbikes. Arrive at the beach; walk, swim, and watch some type of ceremony. Return to our ‘home’ and back out for a great dinner with Rob and Ayu.Leer más

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    Bali

    30 de mayo de 2025, Indonesia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    Easy van ride to airport and once again we are crazy overweight. TBF, the limit was lower than we have had before. Rearranged like mad and paid a crazy amount, but so be it. Short flight over the sea to Bali. Clear customs pretty easily and navigated the ride ( 2 large cars) to our Warmshowers hosts, Rob and Ayu. Do some unpacking, settle in to our wonderful accommodations and go to a nearby Warung (restaurant) for dinner.Leer más

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    Botanic Gardens and swim lagoon

    28 de mayo de 2025, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

    Wake up to pouring rain. Brunch of bagels and lox by the sea. Not spectacular bagels but overall pretty good. Walk to Botanic gardens. Meander back along the Esplanade, learning about Darwin bombing during WW II. Who knew? Go to wharf district where there is a “safe” lagoon. Though they can’t guarantee no stingers. Water is a bit warm and murky.Leer más

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    Darwin … almost

    25 de mayo de 2025, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

    Very short distance to cover to get to Darwin. Set up camp right outside of the city. Do some cleaning of the car and organizing. Though very hot, go off on a bike ride. Ride along beautiful ocean though croc and box jellyfish signs abound. Survive the heat. Last night to cook at a campground and sleep in a tent. Very hot night.Leer más

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    Fredy burn and termite mounds
    New growth after burn

    A bike ride and falls

    23 de mayo de 2025, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    Go for a bike ride in the park. Good to get those cycling legs going in the heat. Take a dip in Walker Creek. Quite smoky out. Doug almost gets run over by water buffalo; i only see them from a distance. Finally see a Joey in a pouch but mamma hope off before we can catch a picture. Walk to Cascade falls and have a nice, low risk plunge.Leer más

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    Litchifield NP

    22 de mayo de 2025, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    Drive through wetlands área of Kakadu - stopping for a little walk. Doug spots a croc but i don’t see it. Stop at the town of
    Humpty Doo (love the name) for food and drive to Litchfield NP. Camp by Wangi falls but can’t swim because of crocs. Walk the loop but views are a bit smoky.Leer más

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    Kakadu - Burrungkuy

    21 de mayo de 2025, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C

    Head out, stopping first at different visitor center. Nice displays about the park. Hike up a short way to Nawurlandja overlook. Great views. Back down to main tourist area - Burrungkuy. Many displays of rock art. Love the creation stories. Do another short walk to see a bit more art and then drive back. Hang by pool for a bit. Enjoy a slide show about the park in the evening.Leer más

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    Kakadu Park - Yurmikmik

    20 de mayo de 2025, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C

    Although there seems to be many parts of the park closed (early season) decide to check it out anyway. Stop at visitors center and get good information and head off to Yurmikmik - nice hike and 2 great swimming holes. Getting quite toasty. Don’t see any crocs which I suppose is a good thing. Part of early season clean up is bush burning. Opt to not camp by a croc infested river and instead go to caravan park in Jabiru.Leer más

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