We left the quiet village of Nyuh Kuning in a taxi with Wayan and arrived in the crowded hectic beach town of Kuta. So different, Nyuh Kuning to Kuta. The children were excited to see the beach, but they were even more excited to see McDonalds and eat at A&W American food. You should have seen them trying to tell me their food order. They could not believe they had more choices than rice and fish eyes. They were so excited, especially Viena. Back into civilization. Every shop was playing their own brand of English music. Mostly dance, some rap. My favorite was by the poolside that were some jazzy covers with trumpets and drums of popular American music. We played in the pool by the ocean. What a treat! I think this was a first for us for only $60 and including breakfast which we plan to take advantage of. When we checked in at noon, the tide was high, but when we went back for the sunset the low tide had uncovered a wide beach where all the locals play soccer and hangout. Many. Many. Many of them – from all over. Balinese. Javanese. Chinese and Australians of course. The Australians are the easiest to spot and the Japanese with their gadgets. All the foreigners including us, te Americans gather here for the beautiful Kuta sunset. And we hung out in the pool for twilight and to watch stars grow and glow.
Day 31 Kuta Beach
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