My flight arrived at stupid o clock in the morning (2.30am) but luckily I’d pre booked a private transfer through my hostel so I was whisked the 2 and a bit hours away to Amed, an area on the east cost of Bali, away from the crowds.

After quite a sleepy day and a trek to the nearest atm that had cash in (about 40 mins walk in 32°) I met some lovely people so we decided to go down to the beach to watch the sunset over the volcano followed by a super cheap dinner of nasi campur!

The next day me and a German girl from my hostel walked along the beach to a cove known for its excellent snorkeling.

Then it was time for another stunning sunset, this time from our hostel

The next day I was picked up early and to go to Ubud – the spiritual heart of Bali, of eat pray love fame. Well let’s just say things have changed since Julia Roberts was there! I jumped on a motorbike taxi with my big bag on my back and my little one in between his legs as we tried to weave around the massive traffic jam that Ubud is to make it to my hostel! The hostel itself was gorgeous, looking over a valley of lush greenery! I wandered back into the town to mooch about the market and booked a tour for the next day.

The tour started with a visit to three temples, The Elephant Cave Temple, Rocky Temple and The Holy Spring Temple. The latter was closed to non locals due to a holy day but we were allowed to walk around the temple site just not into the holy waters.

Next we went to a local farm where they grow coffee, chocolate and spices. They showed us the different stages that they go through to get coffee and then there was a free tasting platter of both the coffees and chocolate!!

Then it was off up into the hills to get a good view of Mount Batur, arguably the most famous volcano in Bali and then to visit a rice terrace

The next day I was off to Sanur an area that is very common with Australian holiday makers and I did absolutely nothing! My hostel had a pool so I spent my time either in the pool or next to it! A few beers in the evening with my fellow hostel mates rounded off a very relaxing day and my time in Bali