Category Archives: Indonesia

Sumberkima

Posted on April 6, 2026 by murray

We booked the Mangroove Bay Boutique Hostel thinking it was in Pemuteran. It is not really in Pemuteran but in Sumberkima. It is not a popular as Pemuteran but it is close to the dock where we can be picked … Continue reading →

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Menjangan Diving

Posted on April 6, 2026 by murray

Didn’t know what to expect as far as diving in Menjangan. One of the ladies on the Neptune liveaboard dove here many years ago and told us she remembered diving walls. Our first day of diving we indeed dove walls. … Continue reading →

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Temple Visit

Posted on April 7, 2026 by murray

We only dove 2 dives on Monday so there was time to do a little exploring. Most of the things we found to do here involved long treks but there were a couple of temples that looked worth a visit, … Continue reading →

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Sumberkima to Ubud

Posted on April 8, 2026 by debbie

Our driver, Komang, arrives right on time, we pile our bags and wet dive gear into the back of the small SUV and we are off for the four + hour drive to Ubud. It turns out Komang is the … Continue reading →

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Around Ubud

Posted on April 9, 2026 by debbie

Our destination today is the Agung Rai Museum of Art. On the way, we walk past the Monkey Forest entrance and fortunately are not accosted by any of the furry creatures. It is only about 9:00 am and it is … Continue reading →

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Murray Walks Ubud

Posted on April 11, 2026 by murray

It’s 32C and the humidity is 65%. Holy cow it is hot. 32C mid summer in Edmonton is hot but not like this. With the sun directly over head and very little shade on the street I am swimming is … Continue reading →

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Batik Class

Posted on April 11, 2026 by debbie

It is a day of batik for B and me. We arrive at Nirvana Batik and are put to work immediately. The first step to pick a pattern and pencil it onto a piece of lightweight cotton. They do not … Continue reading →

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Indonesia Postscript

Posted on April 16, 2026 by murray

Random thoughts on Indonesia. The streets are crowded. There is enough cars to create a traffic jam and the there are 10 as many scooters as there are cars. The talking horns of years ago seem to be a thing … Continue reading →

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Ubud Legong Dance

Posted on April 16, 2026 by debbie

For our last day in Ubud, we walk a path through the rice fields called the Sweet Orange Walk Trail. It is well used by walkers and folks staying in the various hostels and home stays along the trail.  Some … Continue reading →

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