We rented a couple of motorcycles, left our bags behind and there we were on our exploring adventure of the island. Motorcycle diaries I would say. Our little scooters could go fast and we cycled the roads as expert Harley Davidson pros. But we forgot our map so easiest thing was getting to Dreamland, although was a bit tricky, specially since balinese as I mention, are shit on directions.
We got to Dreamland late on the afternoon just to see its amazing sunset. Balinese were on holidays so the beach was crowded and the beach was filling up with buses bringing more and more balinese tourist wearing the same t-shirts. Like some kind of high school trip.
"What the fuck is this? This can't be Dreamland. This is a balinese nightmare."
However, the beach was beautiful, and the sea was way more blueish than the one in Kuta. Transparent water and white-ish sand made all the difference. And the cliff hanging behind it all created a perfect sunset atmospehere.
We stayed a couple of hours there. I was finishing one of my chick lit summer books, those that one can't put down. And this one was about finding true friendship and love, and letting go of the superficial crap and enjoying the fullness of deep relations. Made me think a lot about how I worry about so much stupidity sometimes and how less is more when it's full of meaning and sincerity and love.
Then it was time to head to Bingin where we would have to find a place to spend the night.
We met a couple of Finnish girls that were a bit scared of heading to Bingin by themselves. They hardly new their way, but we got there in the end. Really tricky so see below to understand how to get there as there are no signs - and the road is a dirt road which is not the easiest for the bikes.
That first night we slept in Romeo hotel - a typical balinese bungalow hotel - up in the cliffs, as most of the hotels at the beach front were full. We woke up and headed to see the view from the top of the cliff. Breath-taking.
And when we hiked down to the beach we found the amazing little village full of cheap hotels with amazing views. For just 15 usd you could get a double room with toilet in and a deck with sea view.
"We are staying".
We forgot all our plans to head to Nusa Lembongan and decided to find a place. We first returned to Seminyak for our bags and to see the last day of the film festival and the next day we would try and find something in Bingin.
We arrived very late with our heavy backpacks and sweated our way down to see if there was one room on the beach. Nothing.
"We'll have to hike back up!"
"No. There has to be something"
Eventually after talking to half the village a man appeared.
"Room. I have. Wayan. Up. Come."
Agus looked at me. An old lady had offered before some horrible fish smelly room with some dirty and slimy sheets, and she has already said we would take it.
"Let's just check out Wayan's"
She agreed so we hiked a bit up to see the room and suddenly we found our spot. Paradise. And only for 5 USD each. We even had a fridge. The toilet was awful and it looked dirty. But it had potential. And the bed was good.
"We are staying"
Hotels on the beach - Call Wayan: 081337235555 - he hardly talks in english - ask for a room, any room. He has a place right on the beach which is a bit more expensive (£15 per person).
Hotels on top of cliff: The Temple Lodge - Balinese luxury place with never ending pool and beautiful sunset. Amazing for a romantic holiday. There is another hotel very close to the Temple that has a swimming pool, and the best best sunset and is not expensive but unfortunately can't remember the name!
Leggies Bungalows - It's an option. We stayed there one night before we left. It has a pool.
Getting there: Took this info from http://www.balibackpacking.com/bingin/ - Bingin is located in the bell-shaped bit at the bottom of the island on the western coast of the Bukit Peninsula. It is situated between Dreamland and Impossibles. Presuming you’re coming from the north, if you’re on the bypass heading out of Kuta towards Jimbaran and Nusa Dua you will eventually see a sign near the McDonalds directing you to turn right towards Uluwatu. Keep heading towards Uluwatu and follow the road up and over the hill. There is no actual sign for Bingin but you will eventually turn right at the village of Pecatu. Keep following this road and you will see Star Deli on your right. Turn right here at Star Deli and follow the dirt track until you get to a gate. There is usually a Balinese lady or man who will open the gate once you pay her 5,000 Rupiah and you can park your car or bike in the car park.
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