Welcome! If it’s your first time here, you might want to subscribe to my free monthly newsletter. Thanks! —–>> CYCLING BALI DAY 13: HOME AGAIN, HOME AGAIN, DIGGITY DIG… And so, on Dec. 1, 2010, I completed my bicycle circumnavigation of Bali in the same manner I’d begun three weeks earlier: * in Sanur, …
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CYCLING BALI DAY 12: LAST PUSH THROUGH RURAL BALI
Welcome! If it’s your first time here, you might want to sign up for my free monthly newsletter —–>> CYCLING BALI DAY 12: LAST PUSH THROUGH RURAL BALI Yesterday I had bid a piercing, bittersweet farewell to my glorious summer romance, not even knowing it was the last time we’d ever see each other …
CYCLING BALI DAY 9: THE KILLER MOUNTAINS
Bali’s central mountains CYCLING BALI DAY 9: THE KILLER MOUNTAINS I’d been dreading this day since starting my circumnavigation of Bali. Today I had to cycle up into Bali’s rugged interior mountains from the south coast, grind up over Bali’s heights, and then pedal down to Bali’s distant north coast. I actually loathe uphill cycling. …
CYCLING BALI DAY 11: BALI’S ARID NORTHEAST COAST
Welcome! If it’s your first time here, you might want to subscribe to the free monthly newsletter —–>> CYCLING BALI DAY 11: BALI’S ARID NORTHEAST COAST Singaraja City, smack in the middle of Bali’s stunning north coast, marks a clear dividing point in Bali’s climate, topography and scenery. West of Singaraja, all the way to …
CYCLING BALI DAY 10: Retracing Bali’s central North coast
View of Lake Tamblingan from Mt Bratan’s crater rim CYCLING BALI DAY 10: Retracing Bali’s central North coast Today I had 2 alternatives: option 1– Go back up into Bali’s rugged mountains, enjoy splendid views of Lake Tamblingan, nestled down in the crater of volcanic Mt Bratan for a few hours, whiz back down to …
CYCLING BALI DAY 8: Rice Fields and Mountains and Sea! Oh my!
CYCLING BALI DAY 8: Rice Fields and Mountains and Sea! Oh my! Today’s ride was not far: just 30 km from Negara to Medewi, along Bali’s central South coast, and it was full of spectacular views. I’d planned this ride for late afternoon rather than morning in order to take advantage of Negara city’s excellent …
CYCLING BALI ADVENTURE: Circumnavigating Bali by bicycle
CYCLING BALI ADVENTURE: Circumnavigating Bali by bicycle On Nov 14th, 2010, at 7 am I set out to circumnavigate Bali by bicycle! Equipped with a top-notch bicycle and panniers from a most-excellent local friend, Ujang of VSO (Volunteer Service Overseas) I was well prepared to tackle Bali’s volcanic slopes, scenic coastal flat lands, twisting mountain …
CYCLING BALI DAY 6: A TASTE OF JAVA IN BALI
CYCLING BALI DAY 6: A TASTE OF JAVA IN BALI Bali’s western tip sits very close to Java, it’s closest neighbor. And Gilimanuk, Bali’s westernmost town, is the ferry terminal between the 2 islands. It’s only a few km across the ocean channel. Day and night, every day, non-stop, 3 separate vehicle ferries ply the …
CYCLING BALI DAY 4: Cruising Bali’s Forgotten North Coast
CYCLING BALI DAY 4: Cruising Bali’s Forgotten North Coast I awoke again at 5:30 am, this day in Seririt city on Bali’s little-visited north coast. I was very excited to begin my most eagerly-anticipated day of the entire bicycle tour. I knew that west of Seririt I’d be treated to stunning scenery, light traffic …