12 April 2011
9.15am
Went back to Gelora Tri Sakti due to pork satay's temptation :D
See Day 2 of our Bali trip.
Should you try? Yes and its a must to try.
10:16am
Reach Sukawati. The first think I notice is..... Toyota again!
Anyway, Sukawati is a place for cheap shopping. Remember you must bargain! If they are selling you a scarf for 200,000 IDR, you may reduce it to 20,000 IDR. Oh, I am serious. Insist on that price, else just walk away and miracle will happen. Don't believe any story the guys tell you such as:
"I have 3 parents" or "these are handmade by me..." bla bla bla.
But well, if you can afford 200,000 IDR why not? They are just trying to make a living.
Bought Jamu drink for 3000 IDR. Don't try. I thought I would taste like lemon but instead its a mixture of cough syrup and mint.
The seller insist his "Es buah campur" is very delicious. We took the challenge. To our surprise, it taste very good & refreshing. It contains mix fruit with jellies.
Balinese love chicks. Especially multi colored chick
Should I go? Yes but be prepared to be surrounded by vultures.
12:30pm
Reach mount Kintamani - the only active volcano in Bali. The temperature is pretty cold and wearing jacket is advisable.
There are many restaurant in Kintamani that serve buffet lunch. Make sure you go to Grand Puncak Sari. It cost 85000 IDR per pax.
Nothing special about the food but what choice do you have? Its lunch and you are hungy.
For some reason the whole mountain is infected with flies. Just keep you eyes on your food and drinks!
Should you try? Yes. The view is spectacular. Bring along you jacket and beware of flies.
2:20pm
Tirta Empul Temple - The spring water is believe to be holy as it water flows out from the ground. The water is then channel to individual stone statue which is believed to cure different sickness. President Sukarno built his residence beside the temple. HOW HOLY!
Entrance fee is 15,000 IDR.
To my surprise, there are fresh water crab living here :D
Should you try? Yes since the temple is not barricaded. Its also a good place to take photos. The locals will try to sway you into a different exit where a bunch of ladies will con you into buying their product. Remember to Bargain!
3.30pm
Bali Pulina agro tourisum have a small orchard and civet cat kept in cages. The civet cat is feed with coffee beans and the by product will be used to make you famous Kopi Luwak which cost 20000 IDR per cup! Anyway, I personally will not try Kopi Luwak. Its cruel to kept the animal in cages and being fed with coffee bean. Manual process coffee taste as good as well.
Should you go? No. Don't support Kopi Luwak.
4:10pm
Rice terrace is a must to visit.
Should you go? Yes. Nice place to take photos
4:40pm
Monkey forest but we never went down because we are too tired. The monkeys here are gentle compare to those in Uluwatu.
[sorry no pic. try google]
Should you go? No comments as we never stop to visit.
5:20pm
Reached Pasar Malam Ubud at Sukawati Sejatera Danaman. We bought ayam panggang and babi guling again. The taste is horrible. Don't try.
Oversize meatball.
Pasar Malam
Don't be tempted by the roast pig. Do not buy any food there. I regret eating this.
Ayam pangang. Don't buy either. Regretted buying it.
You can see the same thing in Thailand. Anyway, does custom at the airport allow fish?
Should you go? Yes but don't try the food.
6:00pm
Head back to hotel. Do you know how much petrol cost in Bali? Its damn cheap.
Did I show you how to open Tune Hotel's windows? Pretty innovative huh? What... ok I have bad taste.
Good nite!
-end of day 3-
