Upon reaching the Island of Lembongan from Sanur via Scoot Cruise (fast boat), a local guide was already waiting for us by the shores. We followed his lead, and eventually reached the Bali Diving Academy. The view from the shop alone was stunning. I have never seen such clear blue waters!
And off we go to the diving spots.
Nusa Penida
A vessel for those who would want to see the vast and splendid underwater community without getting themselves wet. Wait what? where's the fun in that. If I'm not wrong, it doesn't come cheap either. While we were on our private boat eating our lunch, I merely timed how long their ride costed them. I shall be very generous and say 30 minutes, but my fading memory says 15.
Shores of PED, our second dive spot. We were quite close to the shores but water was deep. The underwater currents were quite strong too, making my fins void.
I've definitely enjoyed snorkeling at Bali. I've never seen such rich and splendid reef and it is such a bummer that I don't have substantial underwater camera in my possession but a measly, disposable kodak camera. The next time I go back there again, I'll make sure I'll go scuba diving with a kick ass gopro underwater camera. Now, I should start saving and get me one of those! and why is gopro out of stock everywhere??
Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, Bali, November 2012
