Campuhan Ridge Walk, Bali, 4.2

Next on the list was the Campuhan Ridge Walk. On my way there, I felt like trying the durian fruit. I followed its smell until I reached a lady who was selling fruit. I asked her for the durian and was handed what you can see below (she even gave me a free try of a Rambutan). What can I say, the durian was delicious! I would definitely eat another one. I couldn‘t understand what all the fuss was about. I felt cocky and thought I‘d consolidate my new-found love of durian by eating a durian-flavoured ice-cream. That‘s when it dawned on me. Why does it smell so different? Could it be? Thorough research was conducted and, well, what I had eaten was a mangosteen. Well, I have time to try again. And I learned 3 new fruit names. Isn‘t that a hoot?
The Ridge Walk was a nice change from the busy main streets with loud motors, exhaust emissions and too many people hustling about - all of which are increasingly annoying to me. But after everything I got to see/experience yesterday it‘s tough to compete with that. The walk started nicely with a cute little river and stunning nature. (It‘s also a really short walk of about 2 km in one direction.) Then you get to a quieter village, which still has tourists, but way less. If you wanna buy a holiday home in Ubud/near the center, check there. There are a lot of spas there, too. Frankly, if you have to walk uphill that much every time you wanna go home, you‘re gonna need them.
In the village, I befriended a dog. And then another dog. And then an-… you get the gist. There are a lot of dogs everywhere you go.
I saved the best for last: dinner. Chicken satay served on lemongrass stalks (whoever had that idea should have their own temple!) with fried veggies, rice, a vanilla ice-cream milkshake (second best drink so far) and a tempura strawberry ice-cream.
Last but not least, I took it upon me to locate the chocolate shop I had seen on my first night here but which seemed to have vanished since then. Well, it reappeared. Of course, I only went in there for educational purposes. Quick question: I‘m not under oath, am I?Read more