We rented a long term scooter delivered for the airport, and after an overnight and half day in the capital of Denpasar, we headed North to Candidasa for a day of temple exploration and a day in the water, before heading inland to Mt. Batur. From there is was due north to see the coast,and back down to Ubud, with a few waterfalls mixed in. After relaxing in Ubud, and accidentally almost going to a royal wedding, we had our scooter picked up, and then were taken to a ferry for a few days on the small islands (Nusa) of Ceningan and Lembongan. After Snorkeling and exploring, we returned to the mainland for a final day to see one last temple and the local zoo, before flying to Taipei.
A quick 24 hours in Taipei involved a late night walk through one of the night markets, and a full day of touring some national parks, before the long return flight(s) home.
Overall? Bali is vibrant and gorgeous, with everything you would expect from a tropical volcanic island paradise, and a culture that adores art, color, and dance. The worst thing I can say is I got a little bored with the local food, and found myself to resorting to more western meals, something I never do. That said, we didn't put a lot of effort into choosing meal locations, so it could be bad luck, or that my hopes were Thailand and Cambodia high.
Taipei is a well organized city, and feels immediately comfortable, The day we visited it was moody weather, and had that Coastal California feel. The food here was everything I wanted it to be.
As with everywhere I go, I wish I had more time in both places. Even 10 days in Bali is too short partly because it takes time to get around on the smaller roads, and partly because the beaches and bungalows are almost too good to ever leave and see other sites.
A quick 24 hours in Taipei involved a late night walk through one of the night markets, and a full day of touring some national parks, before the long return flight(s) home.
Overall? Bali is vibrant and gorgeous, with everything you would expect from a tropical volcanic island paradise, and a culture that adores art, color, and dance. The worst thing I can say is I got a little bored with the local food, and found myself to resorting to more western meals, something I never do. That said, we didn't put a lot of effort into choosing meal locations, so it could be bad luck, or that my hopes were Thailand and Cambodia high.
Taipei is a well organized city, and feels immediately comfortable, The day we visited it was moody weather, and had that Coastal California feel. The food here was everything I wanted it to be.
As with everywhere I go, I wish I had more time in both places. Even 10 days in Bali is too short partly because it takes time to get around on the smaller roads, and partly because the beaches and bungalows are almost too good to ever leave and see other sites.
