Kuta, Bali

We're back in Bali after a few weeks away. Kuta is hard to describe. On the one hand, it is exactly as people say - very crowded, loud, dirty, and a young party scene. On the other hand, it is exciting, a good surf spot, and has that relaxed vibe.

We stayed at Suka Beach Inn off of Poppies 2. The main roads are Poppies 1 & 2. Ianne, Jamie and I really wanted a chance to surf, so we went down to the beach in Kuta and found a few guys that had been recommended to us as good teachers. Dennis, Randy, and Josh spent the day pushing the three of us into waves and we all did pretty good. Everyone got up, so that's a success. This beach is for beginners, so the waves are pretty small at low tide, but it was awesome. The only downside is that the water is pretty dirty. That night we listened to live music at Apache Reggae Bar. It's 24/7 Bob Marley around here.










The next day we went shopping in the Seminyak area. It's a bit ritzier than Kuta, and has fancy shops and hotels. I'd say if you're coming to the Kuta area and you're over 35 with a bit of money to spend, stay here rather than in Kuta. It's still on the beach and is within walking distance of everything.

Now it's March 22 and we have about a week left of our trip so we're heading even further south to Padang Padang, Bingin and Uluwatu to see some world famous waves.