Bali - Sanur

The second part of my Bali experience was the relaxing bit, somewhere by a pool/beach where i could do nothing but read,listen to music and take in the weather.

Hotel was in the quiet resort of Sanur,which as well as having the normal Bali level of Aussies, had also a fair splattering of Dutch, given historic links. I had been warned that there was a bit of renovation going on but the noise from that was very limited (actually at the rate they were working it seemed like a long term project!). The only complaint about noise was when the frogs went loopy one night after the rains.

The hotel was ok,  smaller than i was expecting and limited facilities - but it provided a couple of good pools that worked for my plans. Right next to the beach which meant only a short walk to get a £3 beach massage and also find a number of restaurants. The locals on the beach were........persistent with their "come see my shop" routine but i generally managed to avoid. Outside the hotel, Sanur is really one long road (and it certainly feels long in the heat) with plenty of restaurants/bars to find for lunch or to watch the cricket (Aus v Ind).

Took another day trip, this time to hills which was a bit of a gamble in wet season, and it did rain a fair amount. Luckily not at the first and most interesting stop which was a large typical temple.  Rather than go into detail now, i will try and provide link to my tripadvisor reviews and photos in due couse.

Now off to Singapore for three nights over new year.  Overall Bali, did what i wanted it to do, provide a relaxing break with decent weather and some diversions. It seemed more touristy than other places in south east asia that i have travelled to, but i guess you blame that on the aussies.