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  • ResenärSabbatical 2023
    Dag 119

    Malaysia - KL

    4 augusti 2023, Malaysia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C

    We kick off our Malaysia trip with a weekend in Kuala Lumpur. We set ourselves comfortably in a nice apartment complex on the 36th floor in Bukit Bintang, Star Hill, where lots of action happen. Streetfood, streetart, bars, restaurants, shopping malls…. Very lively. A perfect place to celebrate Julia’s birthday with some cake in KLCC park and a fancy dinner. And as we heard but of course could also smell that the durian season is in full swing, it was time to taste it, first time for all of us…

    We armed ourselves with plastic gloves to avoid smelly durian hands and not being able to enter a lot of places. We learned there are more than 200 different variaties. The most popular of these super spikey fruits is the Musang King, bittersweet, rich and creamy, some say toasted marshmallows. One of us did not like it so much…. To our surprise it was Julia and not the kids, especially Yuna asked for more and more.

    We managed to ditch half of our travel stuff at an acquaintance so we could travel a bit lighter. Very welcoming in these brutal temperatures and on our way to the bus station!    Läs mer

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  • ResenärSabbatical 2023
    12
    Dag 116

    Gili Air

    1 augusti 2023, Indonesien ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    The last island to be hopped, Gili Air: one of the three idyllic small islands between Bali and Lombok. Only a 15-20 minute boat ride away from Lombok and you arrive in a carless little island (5km around the island) where horses with carts and bicycles are the main means of transportation. A bit of repetition here but again treated with beautiful beaches, waters and views. The snorkeling and boat tours we left for what they were and just took it really easy. After the hike, I could easily have spent the whole day in the hammock at arms length of our front door as it really felt like I ran the marathon but some movement seems to accelerate the recovery. So walking like an old man to the beach and after 2 days riding the bike indeed helped and even a morning run around the island was possible.

    Almost 2 months we spent island-hopping around in Indonesia. Each island with its own characteristics and it really felt like different trips. The good food, fantastic views and warm/friendly welcome were always the things we could rely on. Each time Milo and Yuna made their appearances, we saw smiles and heard what a cute baby/boy everywhere. Like at home, Yuna proudly resisted, I am not a baby, I am a big girl. Julia is happy she could see and experience the roots and history of her new family and being able to put things in a new perspective.

    Terima Kasih Indonesia! Time to explore the next country…..    Läs mer

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  • ResenärSabbatical 2023
    1
    Dag 113

    Mount Rinjani

    29 juli 2023, Indonesien ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

    Day 1 was a warming up, starting through green grassy hills followed by a misty forest reaching the rim of the crater above the clouds, from 1.156m to 2.688m. Rewarded with beautiful vistas on lake Segara Anak, sunset and an ever changing colourful sky. Quickly to the tents as not only temperatures dropped but also an icy strong wind made its way.

    Day 2 started, in not only my opinion, a bit too early, 1.30am and not 2.30 as initially briefed. Armed with some ‘powerful’ crackers, tea and headlight, we had 4 hours to reach the summit at 3.726m altitude for the sunrise. The cold wind, the loose stones, the dust, the steepness, the desire to turn back, the fatigue…. neverending and all voluntary. After almost given up more than several times, the summit was finally there and luckily there was some time to enjoy the reward: high fiving the group, the sunrise colours, the sunrise itself, reaching the top and the amazing vistas. Time to get back, that went way quicker by sliding down through the loose, dusty stones and at the campsite we got treated with pancakes. And then…. then the normal day started and a 3-hour descent to the lake and another 3-hour ascent to the other side of the crater rim was on the program, still all voluntarily. Despite the relaxing afternoon hot spring near the lake, this was definitely my most intense hiking day (close to Inca Trail and light altitude sickness on Mount Meru in Kenya).

    Day 3 was mostly going down and not too difficult despite the tired legs and feet. Happy we made it but never (Rinjani) again. Back to Senggigi, all stinky and sweaty, to reunite with the family.    Läs mer

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  • ResenärSabbatical 2023
    111
    Dag 112

    Lombok - West Coast

    28 juli 2023, Indonesien

    Time to leave our paradise resort and move to the west coast of Lombok, Senggigi. Again a beautiful coastline and combined with 2 amazing swimming pools in the next resort, another perfect place to chill. Nipa Beach, Coco Beach, Milo acting like a seal with his new swim goggles, jumping on bean bags in the swimming pools, all you can eat buffet breakfast…

    Meanwhile, I started a 3-day hike from Sembalun to climb the Rinjani volcano. Yeah, did I already mention? I did not stay in Senggigi but ‘dumped’ my family in this luxurious resort and continued my way to Senaru to meet the rest of my hiking group, all voluntary. Only luxury for me were the porters who carried up to 35kg (tents, food, water etc.) in two baskets connected by bamboo on their shoulder. Most of them on flip flops (but also barefoot) and a pace of a bullet train.    Läs mer

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  • ResenärSabbatical 2023
    1
    Dag 110

    The secret Gili’s

    26 juli 2023, Indonesien

    A little daytrip to some Gili’s (islands). Gili Nanggu, Sudak and Kedis, also called the secret Gili’s to make the distinction to the more popular Gili Trawangan, Meno and Air a bit more up north. The secret Gili’s are popular for snorkelling, super tiny, with Kedis in a kind of heart shape being the smallest, and not even 15 minutes away from each other. Chipung is our captain and our snorkelling guide, for Milo’s first experience the snorkelling babysitter. We got treated with shallow waters, many colourful coral and fish just as you set foot in the sea. Finishing the trip with a colourful sunset and on the background Gunung Agung (volcano on Bali) and Lombok volcano Rinjani in the other direction (more on that to come) was the perfect end of the day.Läs mer

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  • ResenärSabbatical 2023
    Dag 106

    Lombok - Kuta

    22 juli 2023, Indonesien ⋅ 🌬 28 °C

    White sand beaches 🏝, surfers’ 🏄‍♀️ paradise, turquoise bays and home to the second highest volcano 🌋 of Indonesia, welcome to Lombok. Long overshadowed by big brother and neighbour Bali, now it is getting more and more popular, investments coming in and who knows maybe in 20 years, the next Bali.

    We stay the first 6 days in Kuta (Mandalika), not to be confused with Kuta Bali, and get (perhaps a bit too??) comfortable in our resort with turtles 🐢 walking around (and fed by Milo), yummie blueberry pancakes 🥞, daily yoga 🧘‍♀️ classes, a lot of attention for the kids from the staff and a huge swimming pool 🏊‍♂️. It doesn’t matter where you explore, east or west from Kuta (Mawan, Tanjung Aan, Selong Belanak), the beaches 🏝, waters 🌊 and views are indeed splendid. Also, no matter where you explore dogs 🐕 all over the place. They are quiet but with rabies around we prefer to keep our distance.    Läs mer

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  • ResenärSabbatical 2023
    2
    Dag 103

    Ubud - Performances

    19 juli 2023, Indonesien ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    There was also entertainment in Ubud - Barong, Legong, Keris, Kecak and Wayang Kulit. Different performances in mystique settings (temples by night) involving dancers, puppets, musicians, daggers, monkeys, dragons and other mythical creatures, fire, 60 or so shirtless guys in sarong singing ‘chac’ and waving their hands (put the volume up!!) in a kind of state of trance either showing parts of the Hindu Ramayana epic or traditional Balinese religious ceremonies. Great shows, a bit complex to follow at times, full attention from the kids, the monkey character jumping to Milo and Yuna for high fives, all in all very entertaining.

    Bye bye Ubud & Bali! Up to the next island….    Läs mer

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  • ResenärSabbatical 2023
    Dag 100

    Ubud

    16 juli 2023, Indonesien ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    We did manage to see some of the surrounding rice terraces, the elephant cave (Goa Gajah) and (water) temples. Interesting to see the many temples here (Bali being mainly Hindu: mix of Balinese traditions/religion and Hinduism) as opposed to the many mosques on Java or churches in Flores.

    The setting for the Balinese cooking class was typical, in the middle of rice fields. A (private) cooking course by Wijan who started this new venture during Covid times. On the menu 7 dishes, from yellow rice (nasi kuning) to mushroom soup to sate lilit and more. Very enak (delicious) and everyone was happy with the doggy bag.    Läs mer

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  • ResenärSabbatical 2023
    Dag 98

    Bali

    14 juli 2023, Indonesien ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    We hop to the next island, famous and popular Bali. Not just a normal day but 14 juillet, a special day for the French and for us - our wedding anniversary. We take it super slow and easy, leave the beaches, waves, parties in Kuta and surroundings for what they are and head directly to Ubud, our base for 8 days. Not too much adventure for us here: Swimming pools, pilates for Julia, Balinese cooking class for Kun, eating delicious food and lots of taxi rides on scooters.Läs mer

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