Canggu itself - the Bali bustle

Bali is densely populated, but Canggu felt quite real to me - much much more than a holiday spot, some very cool and interesting things going on.

The beaches succeed in being packed and chilled - its actually really lovely.  There's a cool mix of local Balinese out enjoying a weekend late afternoon, kites (omnipresent in Bali - very cool streaming Dragon kites included, you can see some of them above).  Sand is volcanic dark brown, but a perfect grit - not hyperfine get into everything, and not sandpaper you coarse.

There are a million places to hire boards - longboards, soft-tops, shorts - anything you want, all super reasonably priced.  Here Michael and Aiden getting ready for a late afternoon outing.  Left dad here a bit grumpy when Aiden came back in well after dusk having been a km off the beach, thanks little brother, very relaxing.

Detail a bit challenging - but a solid 8 foot, nice shape, plenty of fun.  There were also absolutely pounding places further along the beach - 12, 15 foot -  cousin Ethan Ballantine would have had an absolute blast.

Ev and Aiden ready for a feed at one of the beach spots after a solid couple of hours out.  Blue lips.  Wrinkly fingers.

The best way to get around is by scooter - they cost about R70 a day to hire.  Here Ev and I out in the morning to check out the surf options.

The restaurants were EXCELLENT in my view, great blend of local and healthy and foreign, prices hugely reasonable.  Here with the Schats gang at the Canteen - berry and wheatgrass smoothies, avo with feta and chilli on toast - heaven.