Day 8 Legian to Nusa Dua

Day 8 Legian and tour of “The Peninsula Bay Resort”

Woke at 7:30, dressed and chatted with Chris until breakfast. When I was getting ready to go down I noticed that my hat was missing?  After breakfast I went on a search for my hat. Not in my room or downstairs. I asked at the desk- no. So I walked over the road to the mini mart- no. But in the massage place- bingo! I was fairly sure this was going to be the place.

Back again to find our "relaxing by the pool day" had changed into a “let’s visit a resort day” Chris had received a call to say she had "won" a free lunch for four at a resort down in Nusa Dua. Taxi was coming to pick us up at 9:45.

Ready, in the taxi, and off we went. Sandra stayed at home, because her knee was hurting. The usual traffic but we went via a magnificent toll bridge, which was very new and incredibly long. The taxi driver was trying to sell us on all kinds of tours etc along the way.

We arrived at the resort in a very run down area. Even the road/ track in was bordered by traditional homes and shops in poor condition, and surrounded by mangrove swamps. The other side of the road was the future development of another resort. Currently littered by rubbish. Guessing by the time you arrive at the end of the road to this oasis you will forget about the poor surrounds outside the resort walls. However not a very nice place to think about going for a walk up the street. Possibly why they offer a shuttle service?

The resort – number 1- was only 4 years old, very modern, lovely big rooms, well appointed, huge pool system, lifts, looking out into a flat bay. Mangroves had been removed and sand now lined the edge of the water. Not one customer in the sea water. They were in the pool/ around the bar. Majority were Australians. Despite its impressive facilities the place smelled- either from the nearby mangroves or the grey water used on the grass. We were welcomed and had to sign a document guaranteeing that we would listen to the sales pitch after lunch. 

newest resort

Our “guide/ salesman” David met us and began the sell process over lunch. Free lunch and soft drink/ juice. And yes it sounded like a great deal, but our party were not convinced enough. He took us over to resort 2 – the original one, which was more impressive in other ways, despite its age (23 years) and number of steps. Smaller pools, beach frontage, well-manicured lawns and gardens, and smaller rooms. However it was much more like a Bali resort than number 1, which was like any hotel in the world. After our tour back to resort number 1 for the sales pitch and price. Yep definitely a good price but no one was signing up. With that we finally got in our taxi and returned, with him selling all the way!

Older resort

We were tired and ready for the free afternoon tea.

I sat on the banana lounge and typed and organised photos. Sandra read, Chris sewed and Val and Pauline were in the pool. Tonight’s plan is a restaurant by taxi, short walk around up there and home by taxi.