So, it was time to leave our super comfy bungalow at Balangan Beach.

We fought off the jet lag, had plenty of sun and surf, and saw this part of the Bukit peninsula. The weather was fantastic!
We traveled south to Ulu Watu and stayed one night at a really basic guesthouse called Gong. Really nice people and located close to the Pura Lahur Ulu Watu. This is a very important temple to the spirits of the sea. It was absolutely beautiful perched on a cliff above the southern point of Bali. The monkeys at this temple were super cute but aggressive. They told everybody to take off all jewelry, sunglasses etc otherwise the monkeys will jump on your head and take whatever interests them! We actually watch a monkey grab a guys sandal off his foot!

This guest house is also located a scooter ride away from 2 world renowned surf spots. Padang Padang & Ulu Watu. Rye went out at Padang Padang but the waves were small.

We checked out the crazy little surf village at Ulu Watu this morning. Clinging to the cliff this ramshackle gathering of shops and snack shacks is like nothing either of us had seen.

Ryan got charged by a monkey that probably weighed 1 1/2 lbs! Naughty little monkeys, onshore wind and small surf, and too many mosquitos told us to move on.

Now we are in Ubud... about 1 1/2 hours inland. A busy shopping town with tons of art, temples, and Balinese dance. We have another nice guesthouse called Sama's Cottages; just a bit off the main drag and with pretty gardens and a pool. It is pouring out right now. The first rain of our trip. Enjoy the photos!