The day began early as our guide was picking us up at 7:30 and we needed to be fed and ready to go! As we exited our room, we realised how beautiful the area was and wished for more time there. We saw two snails before we even made it to breakfast!
We started off for our adventure with the first stop at the local market so we could see how the people shop each day. The market opens at 4 am for the locals! By 8 when we arrived it was pretty well picked over. You can buy any kind of food there from fish to chickens to veggies...you name it!
Then to the rice patties. The Balinese are excellent farmers and have built magnificent rice terraces in many locations. When the light is right, these are lots of fun to photograph!
From there we headed North to see the volcano. It was a bit foggy/cloudy, but it lifted some before we had to leave that area. The volcano last erupted in 1973 and there were still signs of its destructive force!
We then headed through the countryside to see the scenery and along the way we saw a sign for a waterfall. So - why not?! We stopped, paid our 10,000 rupiah ($1) each and headed in to see the falls. We began down a set of stairs...and then more stairs and more stairs until we had descended about 1000 feet to the floor of the rain forest! All the way down, thinking, have I bit off more than I can chew? It was worth the climb!
After the hike, we continued through the country side and ultimately ended up at a restaurant overlooking some exquisite rice patties. We ate on the veranda...another tasty meal.
After that we headed off to try to see the fruit bats. Unfortunately, we got skunked on this one because it began to pour as only it can pour in a rain forest. We saw them briefly, but only got off a few shots. The we stopped at a beach for the sunset, but didn't stay too long as it was very crowded!
By the time we reached the new hotel in town, we were whipped again! A quick dinner at the hotel and off to bed. This time we both slept like rocks!
Enjoy!
Cheri & John
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