Between Swells: BinTang and Bali

"Kuta, Bali, This place is out of control" should be the slogan. We arrived Thursday afternoon and after an hour getting through customs we got in our cab to find our place to stay. It is a gong show of people, scooters, cars and more scooters. My best comparison would be like Tamarindo, but on steroids. Instead of Cali ex-pats it is tons of Aussies. It is fun to be in the atmosphere but we are soon going to head out of Kuta to other regions of Bali.

I purchased my new baby (used) the first night we arrived. Shopping with BinTang in hand makes the experience so much better. I purchased (for those interest) a 6'0" round tail DHD short board and it is bright and flashy. I have only had one truly good session, which was Sunday at Uluwatu. Friday and Saturday and Monday was at Kuta beach break. Each day progressively getting better but smaller. Everyone has been catching waves and having fun which is all that matters.

Uluwatu's on the other hand was a me wave. There is a cave you have to paddle through which then the current takes over and sucks you out. There are a few peaks down the cliff face and it is very crowded. I don't necessarily enjoy crowds as it gets hard to catch waves especially when it is a new place, bigger waves, and reef underneath. I made my way out to Temples the farthest wave down and got a little room to work my magic. Epic and the board works great.

Yesterday I rented a scooter to go visit some other beaches in the early morning. What a great way to see the island. I got lost which meant I got to see more of the island. Unscathed found the beach I was looking for and then eventually made my way back. Rented a long board which I will never do again and surfed with the girls. I saw Laura catch one of her best waves.

General comments so far.
Balinese people are nicer than Canadians and they say sorry more than us.
Burritos at Mojo's are worth the trip to Bali
When you are on the side walk, watch out for scooters.
Everything is cheap - scooter for the day 5$, meals 1 to 5$, tank tops 2$.

Last But Not Least
2:30am games are worth it to watch ARGENTINA make it to the quarter finals!!!!

GO ARGENTINA GO !!!!!!!