Beach of Bali

I’ve been wanted to travel to Asia for years. When i finally got the time, i choose Bali, which known for its beautiful sandy beach, all-day sunshine and the unique culture and people. When i get there, the only thing i want to experience right away is surfing. Being a big city guy, I hardly have the time nor the location to go to a beach. You must travel accross state to do that.

But then..where to go? There are several location along the Southern part of the island. From Uluwatu to Seminyak and Canggu area. And each one offers a unique and distinct view of its own. As a beginner, i really don’t have the guts to surf on my own. I prefer to have a coach that will give me a brief introduction lesson on surfing.

Most of the beach boys along Kuta beach hotel to Seminyak beach are usually can give you some surfing lesson for free if you rent the surf board from them. Hourly rate is about 6 dollars. While there are also some surfing lessons provider like Ripcurl or Pro Surf. These lessons are more expensive, of course. But they will give you a certification after lesson.

Anyway, I choose to settle in Seminyak beach, somewhere around an area called Double Six beach. The beach is great. It was a lovely day and the sun shines onto the blue-ish ocean water. The wave are smooth and the white sand are warmth. Most people came here to laid back and relax under private cabanas resort in Seminyak while have a sunbath along with having cold beers which was provided by drinks stalls along the beach. Across the beach are a line up of restaurants facing the shore. Most are open from breakfast to dinner offering international and Indonesian menu.

While during the afternoon, there are also some small food stalls stop by the streets selling some afternoon snacks.After a quick lesson from Wayan, one of the beach boys, i finally have the courage to take the board to shore. Paddling in, then carefully step up to stand on my board. It was superb. The best experience ever is to stand up on a surf board while looking around a beautiful beach.

The warmth sun, the blue water, the sparkling white sand and the excitement of being able to finally surf. I’m still far from being a pro, though, but i’d like to try some other wave someday. From some surfing magazine, it is said the Uluwatu area has the best waves, especially during the full moon each month. Will love to try that one, one day. But until then, i will still definitely visit other beaches along the Southern Bali.