May 4-5. Gunung Agung 3142m. The first volcano was so cool that I had to see another. Also I miss hiking! First we attempted to climb the popular side of the mountain from Besakih. Again the fascist guides had a road block set up so you couldn't get around the jerks. Also they wanted a bunch of fees for some temple I have no desire is seeing. Once again its off to the "back" side of the mountain. On the way two people blocked the road and demanded money for the volcano gods and other crap. Then notified the guides that we headed to the mountain. Minutes later a "local" guide would show up on a motor bike trying to talk to us at 80km in hour.

You can drive half way up the hill to a temple. From there some guys ask you if you are hiking. You say no and fill a back pack with water. Him and his buddies eye your bike and grin. From the temple more guides demand you go with them. Then say there is only jungle from here no trail.

Once on the well marked trail its a demanding 2 hour hike to the top. Around noon the clouds roll in and lift only momentarily for the rest of the day. Didn't care about missing the views even though I hear they are great.