Showing Chris around Sanur Bali

Monday here in Kuta Chris and decided to take a ride on the motorbike to Sanur, the first resort area in Bali.

Living in Seminyak I didn’t want to go straight there and turn around. I chose a direction that would take us north towards Denpasar and around the back of the city, arching round and finishing in Sanur on the SE coast.

Our ride to Sanur took maybe 30 minutes including a pit stop at the gas station in Kerobokan for gas. Five thousand rupiah topped off my tank nicely.

I lent Chris a Dry Fit shirt as I was anticipating him sitting in the same position for and hour or more total. Actually it turned out to be slightly overcast which took the edge off the burning sun.

We had a scary moment heading into Sanur along the Bypass rd when a skinny dog came diagonally towards us from the sidewalk. It veered left and right and after a toot from me zoomed across our path and into the path of other vehicles. I didn’t panic but my pulse got going when I saw it heading straight for my front wheel.

Sanur beach was mostly empty of tourists. The largest group seemed to be a school party. Actually we were approached by 4 girls who asked for an interview. I obliged while Chris filmed with his video camera. After a brief get to know you they launched into the old ‘are you married, why not, when will you marry’ scenario. It was quite entertaining.

I can tell Sanur is an area that attracts mostly Europeans and is slightly upmarket. Right now they are hurting for business and I really hope Christmas brings in the crowds.

Returning to Kuta Chris and I went for some food at Warung 96 on Jl. Benesari. My phone rang and it was Erica ( we just can’t get rid of her ). I was into a conversation with 4 French and Spanish people who were on a quest to find Balinese handicrafts to ship home. Erica showed up and ordered a big ‘ol burger. I had a chicken pizza for 22,000rp and a couple of BaliHai’s with Chris.

My friend Anastasia took me to Paradiso Billiard & Bowling a few months ago and I suggested we take a hike down there for a hour or so. Its located down a narrow lane on Jl. Kartika Plaza across from Kuta Paradiso Hotel. The place is incredibly modern with huge tvs showing sports, a pizza parlour, bar, bowling alley and about 40 pool tables, all high quality. Someone has sunk a ton of money into this and the locals pack this place out. After selecting our table a little man came over with the cues and high quality balls. “Eight ball or nine ball?” he asked. I like this place!

We played for over an hour, Chris and I taking it in turns to team up with Erica playing eight ball. Erica’s team won on more than one occasion, I think it was her cool head that guided the team through. She actually said she’s a decent bowling player but we only had 1 pair of socks between us. I’m better at pool so didn’t look into the sock situation to deeply.

Our time cost 34,000rp and between 3 people was okay value. I’m trying not to go to this place other wise I’ll get addicted and spend my time off there. It is a cool place to spend and evening and close to Poppies Lane.