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Nusa Islands - the real good place

§ Day 1 - Nusa Lembongan & Ceningan

To reach Nusa Lembongan we took a fast boat from Sanur port. One way ticket was 200000 IDR (~12 EUR) and the ride was around 30 minutes. The ride was itself an experience. 
Photo from the harbour
When we left from Kuta, it started to rain.
With one of these boats we crossed the water
We arrived quite early at the accommodation and the room was not ready yet. This time the property was splendid! As it was advertised on pictures. If you wander how much it was, we payed for two nights only 37EUR.
With a pool, of course
From the property we rented a scooter. Thanks to Victor for convincing me to do that! On the islands the only way of transportation is either by walking either by scooters. This way we covered a large area of Nusa Lembongan and the whole Nusa Ceningan. By the way, our accommodation was on Nusa Lembongan.
The two islands are connected through the Yellow bridge.
The Yellow bridge!
On Nusa Ceningan we went searching for the Blue Lagoon and on our way we discovered other beauties! From here will start the photo gallery!
It's a thing on these islands to have swings!
A no name beach, great for surfing. We stopped for a quick swim
Dancer pose with the Blue Lagoon in the background
I couldn't resist the temptation! 

Watching over Nusa Penida island from Ceningan Cliffs
The roads were okay with some exceptions.
Told ya! You can find at any point a swing. This remembers me of my childhood. Only my brother is missing from the picture
In the background of the picture above you can see also mangroves.
Gravestones with umbrellas to protect the dead from sun


Twilight with view from Lembongan over Ceningan

§ Day 2 - Nusa Penida

From the Yellow bridge we took a fast boat to Nusa Penida. The return trip was 120000 IDR (~7 EUR). Our hosts were very nice and took us by scooter to the Yellow bridge to take the boat. The ride was ~10 minutes. Once arrived there, we rented a scooter and drove to Kelingking beach. 
Even if the beach is only at 13km distance from the port it took us about 40-50 minutes to reach the Kelingking view point. 
Dragon shaped cliff
The view is breathtaking and the beach looks dreamlike
To get down there some effort is required! Wait to see! Who said it's easy to get in paradise?!
The "stairs" look like this, but this are easy. It's not recommended to wear flippers 
And sometimes the slope was straight.. It was a little bit challenging. All the exercises to strengthen my arms were useful.

That moment when you reached your destination!
By the way the descending felt longer than the ascending.
Is this real?! I was surprised to listen on the beach O-Zone "Dragostea din tei"

That will be from Nusa Islands! Next stop: Gili Trawangan!








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