The funny thing about surfing is that no matter how long you have been in the water, no matter how exhausted you are, even if your arms are like gumby and you have decided its time to rest, if you catch a perfect wave and have a good ride you find yourself instinctly paddling right back out for more. Our last morning of surf was absolutely beautiful. Perfect size, perfect shape. John had some awesome rides, caught at the point and rode almost to shore. For me, well the small waves the day before meant everyone was itching for a ride so it was crowded at the point and I had a hard time dropping in and claiming my ride. Regardless, it was just awesome and I left wanting more and wondering how to fit in another day at Medewi. Our afternoon plan was to head to the beach town of Lovina on the north coast. Lovina is an area along a stretch of beach bordered by the main road and a fishing village. The big claim to fame are the dolphins that frequent the waters but since we routinely see dolphins in their natural habit at home we decided to just hang out in what may take the prize for the most spectacular room we have stayed in yet.
A beautiful rice-barn style cottage located down a small road off the main street and bordered by rice fields on 2 sides and facing the ocean. The room was decorated in hot pink (which if you know me you know I'm not particularly fond of) but it worked in a Moroccan kind of way. A 4 poster bed, an outdoor bathroom done in stone and pebbles and 2 daybeds on your private veranda looking through lush gardens to the ocean which has got to be the calmest ocean I have ever seen. We went into town for dinner, walked around a bit and decided to go back and enjoy the room. The place is called Kuba Lalang and if you ever get the chance you need to stay here - going rate $ 18.64 including gourmet breakfast! Next time we are in Bali and the surf gets to big we know where to go to just relax.
The funny thing about surfing is that no matter how long you have been in the water, no matter how exhausted you are, even if your arms are like gumby and you have decided its time to rest, if you catch a perfect wave and have a good ride you find yourself instinctly paddling right back out for more. Our last morning of surf was absolutely beautiful. Perfect size, perfect shape. John had some awesome rides, caught at the point and rode almost to shore. For me, well the small waves the day before meant everyone was itching for a ride so it was crowded at the point and I had a hard time dropping in and claiming my ride. Regardless, it was just awesome and I left wanting more and wondering how to fit in another day at Medewi. Our afternoon plan was to head to the beach town of Lovina on the north coast. Lovina is an area along a stretch of beach bordered by the main road and a fishing village. The big claim to fame are the dolphins that frequent the waters but since we routinely see dolphins in their natural habit at home we decided to just hang out in what may take the prize for the most spectacular room we have stayed in yet.
A beautiful rice-barn style cottage located down a small road off the main street and bordered by rice fields on 2 sides and facing the ocean. The room was decorated in hot pink (which if you know me you know I'm not particularly fond of) but it worked in a Moroccan kind of way. A 4 poster bed, an outdoor bathroom done in stone and pebbles and 2 daybeds on your private veranda looking through lush gardens to the ocean which has got to be the calmest ocean I have ever seen. We went into town for dinner, walked around a bit and decided to go back and enjoy the room. The place is called Kuba Lalang and if you ever get the chance you need to stay here - going rate $ 18.64 including gourmet breakfast! Next time we are in Bali and the surf gets to big we know where to go to just relax.
