Amed - Kuta

Arrived in Bali and rented a LARGE moped for 160k for 2 days. Used this for the 3/3.5 hour drive to Amed which was a bit crazy. We definitely should not have put in the motorbike route because it took us down some mental ‘dangerous’ roads. We stopped for lunch in a private beach in padangbai where we had the biggest spring rolls ever, was very scenic. After getting to Amed, we were shattered and went to Abyss dive shop to book onto dives for the next day before watching sunset with some beers on the beach at chill bar. Super relaxing evening.

Next morning we dived the USAT Liberty wreck. Ben got a nose bleed underwater so decided to sit out the next dive which was tulamben wall. Both dives were really good and the wreck was awesome but it had absolutely nothing on Komodo. On the second dive on my own, my mask was so overly tight and gave me the biggest headache. Highlights of both were a MASSIVE moray eel and the multiple swim throughs of the wreck. Also spotted a white spotted box fish which was super cool. After the dive (and multiple surface interval crepes) we chilled at the hostel playing some cards before I embarked on the long trip back home on my own. Passed a couple of nice rice terraces that were unspoilt by crowds and actually a bit of a hidden gem. Made it to the Sanur McDonalds for a hearty lunch/dinner before checking into my hotel, dropping off the bike and getting a budget (30k!)Haircut. Spent the evening editing some videos before getting to sleep.

In the morning I managed a questionable exchange rate for some questionable Kip I found, got a burger for brunch, my water confiscated before my flight and moved three times on the flight to get an emergency exit seat. I will miss this country very much - I have to say it’s probably my favourite in the world. I will be back. Here we come Australia.Leggi altro