We only stayed one night at the Margo Utomo Eco Resort, but it was lovely and had a pool. The next morning we went for a tour of an organic, multi-crop plantation and learned about coffee, cacao, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and a variety of tropical fruits. Cute kids & kitties, along with some tasty treats…

Next, we took the ferry from Java to Bali, first enjoying some crazy guys diving for money…

On Bali, we went to our next hotel, Kubuku Eco Lodge, an absolutely delightful place. This batch starts with a kind of welcome gate to Bali, and the welcome gate at our hotel. They acknowledged me, “Frank,” both in my room and on my breakfast plate (note the cool motorbike). Right off the bat, I took a walk around a lil’ peninsula not far from the Kubuku Eco Lodge, checking out the fishermen, some tidepools, and a cool Hindu sculpture/shrine. Note “that Pemuteran tree,” an angry lil’ dog, and more gates, in walls and on roads…

The next day we were free to choose among optional activities and we all went for snorkeling. We boated out to one snorkel spot, then another, and had some lunch on Menjangan Island in the Bali Barat National Park. This batch features views from the boat and on the island, some interpretive signage, and more than a few shots under the water. Unfortunately, the focus on my iPhone fails to capture the beauty. However, there has been some significant coral bleaching which may only get worse as the seas warm up due to global climate change. Hold your breath…

After a short rest and a brief dip in the pool back at the hotel, all the guys went fishing. Most of us caught something, but all were rather small. Nonetheless, the hotel restaurant cooked them up for us. Our captain was great, baiting & waiting. After dinner, there was a lil’ dance performance (note Andrew jumping in!) to end a wonderful first stay on Bali…

Again, for a last batch, here are some pix from my fellow travelers. Just one shot on Java, the rest from our Balinese adventures – Ian with his fish, me & Tony snorkeling, and our haul of fish…

This was the second to last full day of my first Indonesian tour. The next day we headed to Ubud where this round ends and the next one begins. Thanks for coming along…