BIKING DOWN MT. BAJUR - June 17, 2007
Thursday, August 28th, 2008I made up my mind to take the bike trip. It’s been an awesome day. Incredible mountain views that were totally not visible from the town of Ubud. Beautiful back roads weaving through rice paddies. Going right out into the paddies and interacting with the people. Such friendly people! Always so happy to see us. The children running out to say “Hello!” and holding out their hands to be touched.
And the sheer fun of riding a good bike mostly downhill, but not too steep, and always weaving through little villages. Then stopping to eat in a Balinese family compound (the owner’s family—so nice that the business is owned by locals). And what incredible food! The most delicious tempe I’ve ever eaten (and I don’t normally like tempe).
I thought I would be totally wiped out when I got back from a 2-1/2 hour bike ride, but after a brief nap I feel great.