Another taxi ride and off this time to the east coast of Bali and an area (hopefully) famous for it's snorkeling and diving. We worked out that a private car was easier given the weight of our backpacks with dive gear stuffed within. It certainly was worth the little extra cost and to be delivered to the door so to speak or indeed be taken to an...

Staying at Shell House, which is associated with Sunrise Cafe, in Jemeluk Village. It's a local family run operation, with great hospitible service, yummy food, and excelent beach front location (despite the anoying road noise behind us). I highly recommend this place. Plus, you just know that the money you spend here is staying here in the vill...

I can't help it: I am drawn to boats, marinas, seaside communities. It comes from growing up the son (and grandson) of a commercial fisherman.