Balin On Land

The Hotel was far to luxurious, and a steal for 80 us$/day. Due to the recent bombings, tourism in bali runs at 30 - 40%. I don't care about the hotle chains, but feel really sorry for the local guides, drivers and craftsmen. A pay cut of 60% would be a desaster for anyone.
The hotel, however was a palace, and we greatly enjoyed it.

So much fun with a UW camera.

I must have said something really stupid.



Before spending the Sunday scuba diving in at Nusa Penida, we spent one day exploring Ubud. The town was small, touristy but nice and had plenty of "wild life", in its monkey forest, a medium size park with semi-wild monkeys. They are reasonably friendly, but you should not let them climb on your head. Even the lap is dangerous, as the little fellow on the picture actually peed on my lap.
the park...
the monkeys
the bastard who peed on my lap
the hotel
the young