After three weeks in Sumatra, returning to Bali felt a little like coming home. Hot water, western food, wi-fi. But really, Bali is nothing like home, and nothing like the rest of Indonesia either, and that’s what makes it so special.
The island has its own culture and its religion is a mish-mash of Buddhism, Hindu, and any number of other faiths. Look beyond the pushy curio hawkers, and you’ll meet friendly, peaceful locals, proud of who they are and where they live. Yes, it’s teeming with tourists, and yes, its waves are crowded, but there’s something about this place that keeps you wanting more. As they say, “it’s bloody bagus”.
The infamous Padang Padang. A little gem of a beach in Bali.
In the shack at Temples, Uluwatu.
Ulu’s on an uncrowded day…
The view from our villa in Ubud (scored for a cut-rate price!) and monkeying about in Monkey Forest.
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