Lovina

The place Goody found us to stay was a “real” holiday resort (Aditya website) full of real European package tourists, kids entertainment, organized trips and a swimming pool with a swim-up bar. It was a huge place set in lovely grounds, but had definitely seen better days. It was good fun for a night as there was a street a short walk away with a strip of bars and restaurants. We’d found Bali-dorm, or was it Bali-molinos, Bali Island or even Bali-mun? (obscure references to British holiday resorts and an estate on the north side of Dublin in case you’re wondering).

Indonesia is amazing. At sunset more volcanoes appear on the horizon. This time we could see Java. Dozens of hawkers (lurkers) lined the wall which separated the resort from the beach shouting to get our attention. So much for a quiet stroll at sunset…