Day 10 of our Indonesia itinerary will be split between visiting the magnificent and iconic Balinese temple, Tanah Lot , and driving to Sanur.
Tanah Lot Temple
Visit Tanah Lot Temple (Bali's Mount St. Michael). Perched on a black rock surrounded by sand, this temple plunges into the tumultuous waves. Dedicated to the sea deities, it seems to defy the elements. Legend has it that it was built in the 16th century under the patronage of the Javanese priest Danghyang Nirarta, who was captivated by the site's beauty. Indeed, the small cliff that runs along the beach offers a superb viewpoint. Expect crowds of tourists, the shops that come with them, and of course, the street vendors who will escort you with a smile!
Small disappointment: we can not enter the temple. Only priests and people participating in a ceremony have the right to enter ... (following the cremation of bodies, the Balinese have the custom of coming to throw ashes into the sea from the top of this temple).
A fun little attraction : the BOA! Here, you can try on a beautiful, live boa around your neck! It's impressive but completely safe. Perfect for a great selfie…
We had planned to spend 2 days in Amed and visit the surroundings. But given the security perimeter imposed by the Balinese authorities around the AGUNG volcano (which was expected to erupt overnight), we had to change our program and head to SANUR to leave there to the GILI islands ...
Where to sleep inexpensively in SANUR?
There in Sanur, it is the best value for money that I have found: 10 Euros per night!
This Guest House is located in a street a little far from major hotels and shops.
The welcome from the family was charming and the two adorable little girls (they stayed with us and gave us their show during our impromptu aperitif in front of our rooms).
The breakfast (extra for 25 IDR / person or 1,75 Euros) was perfect: pancakes, fresh fruit, juice, hot drinks.
If the rooms were really dated, I have to say they were very clean and had AC. We were a 15 min walk from the beach and a 5 min walk from good restaurants. We even had WIFI and a fridge in the room!
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