Gunung BromoI'm a tad behind on the travelogue and inexcusably behind on blog visits (apologies and thanks to those who keep reading this drivel) but the laptop is still fecked (yeah that naughty PC nurse didn't do the job she was supposed to) so I don't connect that often.
We finished off Java on a high (literally) as we scaled Gunung Bromo, an active volcano and watched the sunrise. I have some great photos but they're on the frikkin' laptop :-(
Next we went by bus then boat to Bali (14 long hours) where we stayed in the ín' spot of Kuta. Bali was not quite waht we expected. The beaches were disappointing and Kuta was just a tad tacky. If you're a twenty something backpacker then it's heaven and you can venture further north for some peace and quiet but it's average at best. Maybe I'm getting old but I'm just not sure what all the fuss is about of Bali the beach heaven? It looks good at sunset but not great at midday. We did find heading inland to the tranquil town of Ubud to be the highlight. Lombok and the Gillie isles get good press so maybe another visit is required.
Sunset Bali
We finished off Java on a high (literally) as we scaled Gunung Bromo, an active volcano and watched the sunrise. I have some great photos but they're on the frikkin' laptop :-(
Next we went by bus then boat to Bali (14 long hours) where we stayed in the ín' spot of Kuta. Bali was not quite waht we expected. The beaches were disappointing and Kuta was just a tad tacky. If you're a twenty something backpacker then it's heaven and you can venture further north for some peace and quiet but it's average at best. Maybe I'm getting old but I'm just not sure what all the fuss is about of Bali the beach heaven? It looks good at sunset but not great at midday. We did find heading inland to the tranquil town of Ubud to be the highlight. Lombok and the Gillie isles get good press so maybe another visit is required.
Sunset BaliTags: ..Gunung Bromo, Kuta Bali Sunset..
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Looks nice, yeah, Bill Bailey had something to say about Kuta too.
ReplyDelete@ Thrifty: Nice but there is better down here
ReplyDelete@ Karen: Thanks and welcome
Kuta's full of Aussies. Like any commercial holiday spot, you'll do well to get off the beaten track. Lombok is pretty busy too I hear but there are a zillion islands in the archepelago so I'm sure you'll find somewhere stunning. Can't wait for the photos. The volcano looks pretty wonderful. Maybe Kuta's suffered a bit as a result of the Tsunami as well. I know Phuket is still rebuilding in Thailand.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, I can transfer Bali from my "Doesn't appeal" list to my "Avoid it" list. The pic of Gunung Bromo is stunning, that must have been quite an experience.
ReplyDelete@ Baino: yeah way too touristy for this this traveler - better further afield me thinks
ReplyDelete@ Nick: You ain't missing much - yes Bromo was a WOW!
To say I'm a tad envious would be an understatement.
ReplyDeleteBut it's alright, you guys deserve the treat :)
Too bad you didn't have the greatest experience there.
I burn with envy - yes, I do:(
ReplyDeleteI think I just commented the same comment like four times. Apologies, if so.
ReplyDeleteNope, I guess not. So here it is again...
ReplyDeleteI once met a guy in a bar who went on and on and ON about Bali. Yes, he'd been there when in his 20's...
@ Nicole: Thanks - there is better out there me thinks
ReplyDelete@ Fida: You'll get here one day - just save save save!
@ Megan: that figures - he'd probably squirm if he went back now