Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Pantai Medewi (Medewi Beach)

After we had said our goodbyes to Helen and Dan (we will miss them, it’s been a great 3 and ½ weeks), we decided to spend our last few days further north at a surf break called Pantai Medewi or Medewi beach.
When you ask how far somewhere is away in Bali, the drivers always exaggerate.
“Oh Cangu that’s an hour, long way, you pay more”.
In actuality it’s 20 minutes.
Medewi on the other hand was a good 2 and 1/2 hours away. We passed rice fields, beautiful forests and beaches and were much closer to the mountains.
We stayed in a couple of different places whilst there. The first and then later last place we stayed was very basic beach cottages attached to a fancy hotel. Despite being basic our room over looked the break, you could hear the waves breaking whilst in bed. Also you had use of the fancy pool (hence the reason we went back there). In the middle we stayed in rooms attached to a lovely Warung just up the road. The room overlooked a rice field and had plenty of ghekos to look at in bed. The food was awesome. Breakfast for example consisted of Freshly squeezed fruit juice (Mango was best), fruit salad, two eggs, bacon, toast and jam, and a cappucino all for less than 2 pounds – bargain!.
The pace of life is so much slower here. We needed this after the frantic experiences of Kuta. There is a much stronger Muslim feel here as opposed to the strong Hindu religion that you see mostly.
The locals are friendly, happy to share their waves. A guy is trying to sell me pictures of the waves I have surfed, but in a very relaxed friendly way.
The wave is great, sorry Dan but we should have come up here sooner. Our good friend Tim had recommended the place to us and he was right. It’s a point break so the waves wrap round into the bay producing LONG rides. The wave is mellow and great fun to ride. Our first day was head and a half high waves with not too many out. It’s the first point break Ruth has ridden and she tells me she caught the best wave she’s ever ridden.
It’s the 1st of Dec. today. They have put a Christmas tree in the hotel. We are missing our advent calendars though! One more full day in Bali, then we start the trip to Melbourne. We have loved it here. It’s a great country and surf location if a little exhausting from all the Balinese trying to sell you things. I will not miss bartering.
Oh hang on a minute, first job in Oz is to buy a van, DOH!!!

2 comments:

  1. Well i've finally plucked up the courage to see where you guys are upto! Only due to the fact that we happened upon some of the waves of my life in Fuerte,so much happier now! So far i've managed to avoid Dan and H{Just kidding guys,i've been working really hard no really} but reckon i'll see them tomorrow as Helen is having a get together before she heads off again.
    Still hoping to get out March time but not sure on dates yet,just looking at flights will keep you posted.
    Anyway it looks like you're doing it all the right way and having a ball.

    Johnboy:Please tell me you've made it out of at least one bazza by now!

    Ruth:We all know you're the talented one, but humour him all the same.

    Love you both,and miss your mugs

    Take care and enjoy

    Matt xx

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  2. Now then lovely people. Sounds like your having a ball. Set up your blog as a link on my phone and been reading and enjoying your adventure. Glad you went up to medewii. Loved that place when I was there. Cant wait to hear about ozz. Take care. Lots love tim and nikki. X

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