2,5 Weeks on Bali - #2

in #travel6 years ago

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After getting over the first culture shock it was time to explore and experience. As the true Dutchies we are we booked a bicycle trip. A shuttle service would take us to the top of the Kintamani after stopping at a coffee plantation. We would cycle down the mountain with a guide, visit some stops along the way, walk through the rice paddies and end our trip with lunch at a traditional house.
We had a great time and the trip is really recommended if you wanna see a lot in a short period of time.

At the coffee plantation they also had cocoa, tea and luwak (the coffee bean eating 'cat') coffee. We ordered a tea and coffee tasting and the view was spectacular.

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After visiting the plantation it was time for breakfast (since the pick-up was really early) on top of the mountain. We took some time to enjoy the view and then it was time to hit the bike
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It was nice to do something active with a view you don't see every day.
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I loved the rice paddies. Peaceful, exotic, and quiet.
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After the trip we had lunch at a Balinese house. The food was great. I'm getting hungry just looking at it.
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It was really cool to be able to see a traditional Balinese house up close. They explained what all the different buildings were for: praying, guest house, gatherings e.g. meals, etc. All so exuberantly decorated. Really beautiful!

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After the trip we were dropped off at the resort and later that day we visited Ubud again
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Living the good life in a tropical paradise
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And that definitely was enough excitement for one day. Still adjusting to the time difference and the heat.
Stay tuned! There's a lot more coming :)

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