Ubud, Indonesia

Entering Ubud there is a feeling of entering the idealized 'Indonesia' a more peaceful way of life. There are tonnes of foreigners and tourists taking in a life that one of an active healthier, romantic quieter people might dream of. 

The streets are lined with clothing stalls, tourist centres, cafes and restaurants. There isn't a shortage of activities that you could sign yourself up for. 

The dorms were fully booked when we arrived and I would count this as the best blessing. Since we ended up finding a guest house that fit all of our requirements with a splash of luxury. My journey so far has been nothing but transportation, squished dorms rooms and running around getting up at sunrise if not earlier! 

The guest house we found was called Bali Moon which is owned by one of three brothers. Each owning their own guest house. We got a king size bed with a single one on the side which includes the bathroom for a very posh person. :) all of this was $45 a night making it only $15 per person. Remember if you check into happy mango hostel it is already $11 a night. 

I've separated from the group before and have ironically teamed up with two Canadians, from Calgary no less! 

We finished this successful day with an organic meal that gives a percentage of the profits to a medical intuition. Great food for a good cause! 

Time for the sleep of my life. 

Part 2! 

This morning we started our morning with a lovely breakfast provided by the guest house, which we are calling our villa. 

It wasn't our standard toast and jam. We were served a green pancake will fruit inside and shaved coconut. Also, a decent sized tropical fruit salad. 

First stop get a tour to mount Batur. A recommendation from many friends of mine and people along the way. 

Sunrise hike to mount Batur, rice patties, coffeee plantation with the hot-spring temple at the end. Colin stood firm and got the agent to come down to 250,000rupiah. *round of applause* they had initially quoted us 350,000? Or was it more? This was our win. 

Next stop the market the never ending stalls of sarongs, souvenirs and heaps more. 

What's the deal with all the penises? A fertility thing? 

On our way to check the visa office I found a yoga studio. 70,000rupiah for 90 minutes is perfect. 

Lunch time! Jeff had his heart set on Borneio 8 so off we go. 

Time to regroup, I found out that you can just fly from Lombok to Denpasar. Since I want to spend more time on the Gili Islands for $36 I was happy to save myself the hassle of getting to the port, 5 hour boat then into Denpasar, checking-in and then lastly finding a way to the airport. 

Hostel booked for gili air, time for yoga. :) 

A fantastic wind down day before the next sunrise mountain climb.