Nusa Dua and Traffic

Although I was hoping to miss the infamous Bali traffic it seems that it was notpossible with my itinerary. After three wonderful nights at the nature reserve we started our journey to Nusa Dua.  Nusa Dua is the very south of Bali and a place we would normally never go pre Sebastian (big resorts, lots of kids). But with Sebastian I knew it would be perfect. And besides the long drive, it feels like it might just be the perfect place to spend the second half of our trip.

Menjangan Island

Today we took a snorkeling trip to the island. I was slightly worried Sebastian might back out as it was a proper rough water trip.  But he did amazingly well. He fought it was “unbelievable” all the things he saw under the sea. Getting back to shore was rough against the current, so he took a pass on the second spot (he just swam off the boat a bit).  We spent sometime on the amazing beach and soaked up all the nature. I sure miss nature in Bangkok.  Our newest thing is our baby pigeons, which is close to nature we get there.  Oh and last night at dinner I forgot to add a wild boar came through during dinner. It was so surreal! We also wanted to tell the pig to stay away from restaurants, well particularly kitchens.

Menjangan, Bali

A short flight, a very short sleep in an airport holiday, the most beautiful 4 hour drive, a 30 minute boat ride and we arrived in the most amazing spot.  Bali has always been our favourite spot in Asia (well and Myanmar) but people warned me that Bali had exploded with tourists in recent years.  Challenge accepted.  I found this gem in a magazine somewhere. I would say 20 other people in this small resort. The only one in this National Park.  There are loads of deer and monkeys that roam freely. Not scared at all of people. And the black monkeys are so sweet. Not like some of our past experience with monkeys. The water is crystal clear and the fish abundant.  And to just make it more amazing they have a huge vegetarian/vegan menu. And the best vegan breakfast I have ever had.  Sebastian was fairly sick for day one but luckily day two woke up ready to explore.