Joanne - Bali Trip, Day 2 and Day 3 - Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Kuta and Lovina Bach

About 45 minutes from Nusa Dua, or 1 hr 15 minutes from Kuta or Tuban area. From Nusa Dua, the hilly road will pass through Pecatu, (in)famous for its uncompleted monument and luxury homes. If you are from Kuta, similar hill climbing road through Kedodongan and Jimbaran Hills (and Bay) will bring you here.

Officially known as Pura Luhur Uluwatu (yes, that's the real name: "Luhur" means "something of divine origin" while "Uluwatu" can be broken into "ulu" which means "land's end" and "watu" means "rock" in the old language). Nonetheless, merely mentioning Uluwatu will get you here in no time.

This is the most magnificent temple on the island of Bali. The inner sanctum of the pura is perched majestically on the edge of a steep cliff that towers above the legendary surf breaks of southern Bali,
views are best enjoyed on two different vantage points on both northern and southern portions of the area.

Pura Luhur Uluwatu is regarded as one of the six most important temples in Bali (along with Pura Besakih, of course!). Its location on the south westernmost precinct of this magical island guards the Balinese from the evil spirit of the ocean.

After ou happy hours drink at Tengalalang, we make a move to Uluwatu a must vist place with a magnificent view!

There is a minimal entrance fee charges and sarongs are available for rental at the entrance. It was indeed a hassle free experienced.

I try not to mention much about the monkeys here. Precautionary signs have been put at a few places to remind about their aggressiveness. Sunset viewing at Uluwatu is one of the must do in Bali.

The view is out of this world, definitely a must visit spectacular place!

Dinner

The dining spots in Jimbaran Beach are famous for serving delicious seafood with local recipes. Western cuisine is also available in the restaurants. A must is a sunset dinner along one of the many delicious cafes offering the freshest seafood around, lining Jimbaran beach. The breeze from the ocean and the sound of the waves are enhance your total dining experience.
Jimbaran Beach, along the beach there are many opportunities to dine out. Many of the local peoples have opened up various cafes for passersby and tourists. This is very popular because of the enormous selection of seafood that they offer. This, coupled with their special seafood recipes, or even Indonesian recipes mixed with western culture, make for an exquisite dining experience. The fish are supplied by local fishermen who sell their fish pretty much all day long.

Jimbaran Beach, the sunset coming up on Jimbaran Beach you may start to see the sky change beautiful shades of orange, yellow, and red. This is usually when the cafes start to put out their dinner chairs onto the sand overlooking the beach, and all of the action on the beach starts to subside while everything else begins to focus on the cafes.

The locals like to set a romantic mood for the evening so the whip out some fancy candles and musicians begin to play soothing music. It is quite a sight to see. Once the jukungs begin to fill up the coast line is when things start getting really beautiful and picturesque here in Indonesia.

Drinks included

Titbits

Beautiful Sunset at Jimbaran

Steamed rice, how can we li without them

This grilled fish was simple, fresh and delicious

Stir-fried Vegetable

Fried Sotong, crunchy, chewy and fresh

Fried clams, fresh and lightly taste

Sweet and sour fish, this goes very well with rice

Let's eat, anyone want to top up rice?

Cart selling steamed peanut and corn

Live singing bnd, table to table, small charges at your own will

and

Traditional Indonesia Stage show

We are one happy man, taking photos with pretty girl

Passing by all the night spot at Kuta while we heading back to our hotel, need to sleep early tonight cause tomorrow will satrt early, going to watch sunrise

24hrs KFC looks interesting...maybe supper..no no need to sleep early

Lovina Beach – North Bali Island Travel

LOVINA BEACH NORTH BALI

Lovina Beach about six km west of Singaraja north coast Bali. Its the popular beach resort of Lovina is a long stretch of black sand bordering the coastal villages of Anturan, Tukad Mungga, Kalibukbuk, Kaliasem and Temukus. Numerous hotels and restaurants have sprung up here, lining the coast for some 7 km. The pace of life at Lovina reflects the calmness and safety of the sea. This is an excellent spot for swimming and snorkeling, particularly near the reef, and local boats are for hire. The sunsets at Lovina are particularly spectacular.

Lovina stretches along 8km of black-sand beach, the largest resort in Bali outside the Kuta-Legian-Seminyak conurbation. Beginning 6km west of Singaraja, the resort encompasses six villages: Pemaron, Anturan, Tukad Mungga, Kalibukbuk, Kaliasem and Temukus. Kalibukbuk is generally accepted as the centre of Lovina and it’s here you’ll find most tourist facilities.

The name “Lovina” was coined by the last king of Buleleng. A convert to Christianity, he gave the name to a small tract of land that he purchased at Kaliasem, where he built the Tasik Madu (“Sea of Honey”) Hotel in the 1960s. The name Lnvina sigaifies the “love” that is contained “in” the heart of all people

Near the northern tip of the island of Bali lies a stretch of villages by the Bali Sea. Lovina Beach is the name. Lovina is really a string of coastal villages to the west of Singaraja. Escape from the hustle and bustle of Kuta to Lovina Beach located in north Bali, about 100 kilometers from southern tourist hotspots. It is well known as an excellent site for sunset watching, snorkeling, and diving. Darkly beautiful, Lovina offers quiet and calm, and is popular Asian tourists and those avoiding the hustle and bustle of the southern beaches. A number of coves offer tranquil, protected waters and Lovina is one of them. Although the sand is grey, it is quiet and peaceful, and popular among those who shun the glitzier beach resorts of the south. It is a popular place for dolphin watching; dolphins play in the water off Lovina. Famous for its early morning dolphin-watching boat trips, Lovina also offers good snorkeling and diving, and trekking in the nearby mountains. Diving off Menjangan Island, part of the Bali Barat National Park, is generally regarded as the best in Bali. Boats are readily available to take divers over to the island, where there are no residents or hotels.

Lovina Beach Nightlife activities are also abound, as well as chartered boats to go out into the sea. If we like what Kuta offers but do not like the crowd. With a wonderful variety of hotels, restaurants and bars located on or very near the calm beach, Lovina offers something for everyone. It is also a good base to take day trips to the nearby attractions of north and west Bali.

Lovina is for those who like still waters (no surf) and are not fussy about the color of the beach. Lining up of busy losmen and hotels with the depleted shady sea makes Lovina one of the most stirring beaches in Bali. Tranquility, incredible under water world and popular attraction is the dolphin watching.

Watching the sunrise at Lovina beach

Watching - Lovina Beach Sunrise

Dolphines Watch

Coffee...coffee...wake up...wake up

Applying sun tan lotion to prevent sun burn

Going to the snorkelling spot

Here we go, ready for snorkelling

Hey guys! Eye washing, see something interesting

He confirmed is beautiful and safe

Ooops! My turn now, a bit scary

HOT SPRINGS BANJAR
Sacred sulphurous hot springs with pleasant water at 38°C. Because its brimstone content is high enough, this hot water trusted that could heal skin disease. The 3 pools are set in a tasteful blend of jungle and garden.