Kuta

Sunday 2 September

Had a chill morning and got dropped off in Kuta at the site of the October 2002 blasts - paid respects at the memorial there and saw the site of the Sari Club which is empty and overgrown now - everything around it seems business as usual.

Walked through the streets and did some low level shopping and eating before hitting the beach - all of which was a lot more manageable and less crowded than I had expected. The beach was an endless stretch of surfers and hawkers, all very relaxed and spread out, enabling us to walk slowly northwards in the afternoon sun.

Stopped for a drink at Zanzibar in Legian, then proceeded to the Sofitel where I had a great swim and we met up with Jamie's friend Laurence and her boyfriend Philippe. Cruised back to Ku De Ta for a sundowner or two, then to Queen's Tandoor for some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Delicious! Walked home after dinner, though not before dropping some coin at a fantastic shop selling Brazilian beach wear. Choice.