The surf was good and we enjoyed being bashed around in the waves. We had to make our own leashes as the boards had none. We found some rubber, we had a little string on our mosquito net and used a couple of hairbands to add to the odd invention. The leashes however worked OK.
After surfing we cleaned off the sand in the shower before going for lunch. We tried a small cafe with a smiley man and his wife. In fact we recognised it. We even found an photo of the man that we had taken last time we were here!
We took a stroll along the beach in the afternoon and tried walking to Seminyak. After we reached the Legian area we decided to turn back as it was a long way 'home' and getting hot! We watched the sunset and explored a food festival behind the shopping centre. We headed off to look for a restaurant for dinner as we were getting hungry. We found a little local eating place and started a conversation with the owner about what we would like.
The restaurant had a few people in it. Some tourists, some locals but they all seemed to be helping in food preparation. We pointed to a couple of dishes on the wall and the lady owner said that she could make these for us. She also kept saying she had fish and would we like some. We declined and she went off to prepare our meals. When she arrived with our food, she pointed out some fried bananas and other vegetables on the table. She said we could eat these too as they are free and for guests at the party. We thought that was very kind and enjoyed a few with our meal. We were enjoying the food when the lady asked once again if we would like some fish. She said I have a lot for the party, try some. We said we would expecting a little sample. She gave us a huge fish to eat! When we went to pay we were expecting a rather higher bill. We thought we may be charged loads for the huge fish but ... no, instead what we got was a party invite.
So, we stayed in the restaurant. We were given beer, birthday cake, fish, clams, prawns and these larger shell fish that were were really nice. We even got to try true local coconut wine, which we were assured didn't contain ethanol. Apparently, it often does and then becomes a deadly concoction! We chatted to many people, the hairdresser from next door, the local surf instructor, the tattoo parlour guy who was decorated in a lot of tatoos and the birthday boy who was a French business man with a successful automation business and a very friendly chap. A fantastic night but we left as some of the girls had changed their outfits and now looked ready to hit the town.
The generosity, kindness and hospitality of people we are meeting around the world is truly amazing! Thank you.
