November 30, 2005
Hello from Bali, the bike trip is finally underway and so far has gone off without a hitch. Jodi and I did a 46KM ride from Kuta to Ubud yesterday and today we are laying low in a charming guest house. Even though much of the riding was in traffic it was very easy because the drivers and scooters are very courteous. We did the trip in just over 4 hours which I thought was pretty good since I have a pretty bad cold and it was our first fully geared down.
Ubud is very nice! and isn't as busy as the southern end of the Island. Kuta felt much like little America with Pizza Huts and McD's around every corner. Here things move a little slower and the culture I suspect is a little more authentic. The people are nice and helpful; every time Jodi and I stopped to look at the map yesterday there was always someone who wanted to help.
I must be going, things to do and places to see.
Ubud is very nice! and isn't as busy as the southern end of the Island. Kuta felt much like little America with Pizza Huts and McD's around every corner. Here things move a little slower and the culture I suspect is a little more authentic. The people are nice and helpful; every time Jodi and I stopped to look at the map yesterday there was always someone who wanted to help.
I must be going, things to do and places to see.
posted by Kirk & Jodi Roberts at 4:26 PM
1 Comments:
Hi, guys. Sounds like you're finally on your way. That's awesome. I remember our first ride through the polite Bali mayhem on the road. What a trip.
What's the plan now? There's some great riding around the area, esp. to the north, though also some tough sections, as you're slowly climbing up toward Mt. Batur. There are some real backwater areas once you get away from the main tourist areas.
Remember: Bargain hard! But nicely.
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