April 23 - 29. Arrived in Bali. Again no guide book. Took a taxi to the wrong end of town. For us anyways. Expensive hotels and restaurants. Eventually found a home stay for more then we are used to paying. In retrospect sleeping on the beach would have been a better option.

Moved to Kuta/Legion a more youthful and cheap tourist mecca. Well know for its 2002 bombings. Also known for its surf which draws every drunk Aussie who thinks he can surf, Bro/Brah!

Tried my had at surfing. Only broke one fin off when I ran into some guy. I got up on the board a few times. Mostly just tried to not get hit or hit anyone. Very crowded surf and this is low season. Learn some valuable lessons. Replacement fins only cost US $3. Board resin/wax (for your feet on top the board) is why people wear shirts when they surf. Chest hair doesn't count as a shirt. Lessons are a good idea.

Rented motor bike to visit some other beaches and surf spots. Uluwatu - Rocky, reefs and cliffs. Experienced surfer hangout. Even though I was not cool enough to hangout in the surf the area is great.

Where are you going? "Dreamland" Another rocky beach in South Bali. Again great place with less people. Looks like they are in the process of turning it into a mall. If you think the boardwalks in Maryland are bad come to Bali in 10 years.

No visa extensions for us or anyone else. Got plane tickets back to Singapore for "cheap cheap" on one of Indonesia's many safe... airlines. Leave the 19th May. Went to the airport to buy tickets again. Turning out to be cheaper than the internet.

Pura Luhur Ulu Watu. Known for its cliff side temples, eye glass stealing monkeys and Kecak dance. We stayed for the dance which is very touristic. If you've seen the movie Baraka its like that chant. With the sun setting and the temples it was great. Our seats were not good for taking pictures and the scores of rude tourists took away from the actors performances.

Did I mention all the sitting on the beach, sunsets, swimming, fresh fruit and drumming?