22/2/14 Saturday

Have had big day today on tour around part of the island, seeing all sorts of sights from baskets of small tuna, to ladies carrying bunches of seaweed to be sorted and dried on the side of the road to scrawny chickens, children coming home from school, van loads of people dressed up to worship at temples which are numerous all around the island. And of course some stunning scenery.  The scooter zips along even though the roads are very rough and fill of potholes which are hard enough to negotiate without even considering the traffic and unspoken road rules which seem to be non-existent.

We have treated ourselves to a private bungalow with a pool tonight as we need an upgrade (Jeff & Vanessa you will appreciate that -LOL) from our accommodation and a bit of peace and quiet. There is a restaurant here also so we have enjoyed a nice meal too. Also there is a great view of Jim’s mountain, Mt Agung from the pool.

We had a quick trip to Crystal Bay before dinner which is renowned for sightings of manta ray and sunfish so we will see how we fare tomorrow with sightings, I would say we would be lucky to spot either but who knows.

23/2/14 Sunday

Breakfast then down to Crystal Bay for a snorkel. Great coral and lots of smaller fish very colourful. Fish up to about half a metre long. Back to the Bungalows for lunch and then a wee nap and a read. Home about 3 o’clock and try the wifi to put up some photos.