After clearing customs quickly and without fuss I get a taxi to Kuta. I experience a small culture shock, but probably in reverse to most people. It’s rather nice seeing vehicles of different makes (including European cars), proper roads, pavements, curb stones and courteous driving – things I have not seen for 2 months. Kuta is certainly more developed than I had expected, which is a welcome surprise today, but I hope it remains so during my month in Indonesia. I am sure as I visit Lombok and Java the development will reduce significantly and hassles will increase.<\/p>\n
I check into the Hotel Sorga off Poppies Gang I. It’s a lovely bright hotel, with lots of facilities including a pool, which my spotless room overlooks. The room is great value and a little taste of luxury that will be a nice introduction to backpacking for my girlfriend who is arriving in 3 days.<\/p>\n
I take a walk down by the beach. The wet season’s winds are blowing a gale onto the shore, but dozens of surfers are working hard in catching the waves. I’m looking forward to getting in myself tomorrow.<\/p>\n
There is no sunshine but the temperature is high, just like the humidity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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