Today marks my 12th day here in Bali, Indonesia. So far I have seen quite a lot of places (Kuta, Seminyak, Legian) but have not explored it thoroughly. I have noticed that there are loads of restaurants, shops, spas, beaches and temples that I have yet to visit and see more closely. I have seen the famous Kuta Beach sunset and it was indeed beautiful, although I'd say the sunsets in the Philippines are more breathtaking. It was a cloudy day when I saw it so I guess I'll have to see it again.
I made a mental checklist of things to do and it's about time I put them in writing. Some of these are within reach, some might need more guts (and money!) for me try out. This is also a good list of things to do for those visiting Bali soon.
I made a mental checklist of things to do and it's about time I put them in writing. Some of these are within reach, some might need more guts (and money!) for me try out. This is also a good list of things to do for those visiting Bali soon.
Visit Kuta Square again and make sure to buy stuff from my favorite surf clothing brands! Prices are 30 to 50% lower than back home.Watch another sunset in Kuta Beach, cocktail and camera ready with me.Attend the Kuta Karnival 2010 and pig out at the food festival area.- Go to Padang-Padang Beach where the bigger waves, hot surfers and white beaches are.
- Ride a motorcycle going to Ubud, where there are still plenty of rice terraces.
Improve on the 26 bikram yoga postures I am practicing.- Visit at least one of the nine directional Hindu temples, perhaps the Uluwatu Temple, which is about 45 minutes taxi ride away from my villa.
- Take surfing lessons.
- Get a Balinese massage from any of the fancy salons.
- Drive a car! It's right-hand wheel drive here, so that should be challenging.
- Buy coffee from Starbucks AND Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. I wonder if it will taste differently.
Learn how to cook good nasi goreng, an Indonesian fried rice.- Walk from Seminyak Beach to Kuta Beach. I heard it's an hour's worth of walk and a lot of people have discouraged me from doing it, but I don’t practice yoga and dance for nothing.
- Eat at a restaurant called Warung Murah. Cheap but good food made it popular among expats and tourists here.
Party at one of the hip dance clubs by the beach.- Attend a Hindu ceremony at the Pettitenget temple.
- Watch a cultural show or cabaret show at one of the theaters.
These should keep me busy on days when I don't have dance or yoga practice. I will keep adding things to this list, and I shall cross out those that I have done.
