Dropping the anchor at Lovina beach a week ago, we were just one of two boats in the bay. We're now surrounded by 40+ sailboats and things are somewhat more cosy ... if not a little claustrophobic at times. Trying not to glance across into neighbours cockpit just metres away as we dance our merry dance with the turning tide is almost impossible to resist - on land we'd all be considered serious 'curtain-twitchers'.

Upon arrival in Indonesia a couple of months ago we were given a 60 day 'pass' which would then be extended by a further 30 days in Bali and so we patiently await the paperwork with the hope of leaving shortly.

A couple of tours around the area and inland to the hippy/arty/yoga-y town of Ubud full of spas and renowned for the Balinese dance performances, we couldn't resist a night ashore and hope some of these pictures reflect our time here in Bali.



Pura Bratan is the second most important Hindu temple in Bali found on the shores of Lake Bratan. Built in 1926 and is dedicated to the goddess of lakes and rivers.



Intricate detail



Balinese gargoyle



Gargoyle showers at hot springs



Hindu God Ganesha - a common sight in Bali



Waterfall stop on the 'Lovina loop tour'



Fruit bat



Luwak or civet - fed coffee berries, the beans ferment in his digestive tract and are then collected whole from it's faeces, then ground and sold as one of the most expensive coffees in the world.



Balinese dancing - eyes closed yet in synchronization for ten minutes without bumping into one another or falling off the stage. These girls wore traditional costume and enacted several traditional stories.












Suksma Villa - among the rice paddies overlooking Ubud. Our home for one night. We fell asleep to the sounds of frogs croaking.



Rice growing in the paddy field


That's it for now. Next on the agenda Kalimantan and the Kumai River. A four day/night passage from Bali. Thanks for reading!