Seraya Timur

East Bali

Seraya Timur is the east point of Bali. It is a little fishing village off the beaten path and the people are very friendly.

The men were resting after carrying a boat all the way up the stairs from the beach. That is a serious haul. You kind of get an idea from the picture.

They were very proud of their outboard motors that they kept in rows at the community shelters. One guy held his motor with pride and requested that I take a photo.

Then they came out with some food and coffee and insisted that I join. It was a refreshing break from the tourist crap that can be a bit over the top in some places in Bali.

That Bali coffee is really good if you are a coffee drinker.

It is arid along that part of the coast and there are white pvc pipes strewn throughout the trees alongside the trail to bring water from the mountain stream nearby. It looks kind of comical with all that white piping hanging in the trees.

Bali has dry areas along the east and north coast. Most of the coast between Amed and Seraya Timur has a sharp drop to the sea where there are small beaches lined up with small fishing boats or jukung.

From Padang Bai up and around to Tulamben is a nice drive. You can follow the coast or cut across inland.

It is an easy trip to follow the coast all the way around the island of Bali stopping on the way in Candidasa, Amed, Tulamben, Lovina and anywhere else that strikes your fancy.

It could be a relaxing 3 day trip. It is a good idea to have paperwork in order if you are driving because the local police sometimes pounce on opportunities to generate a little revenue from the tourists as well. Don’t feel bad, they hassle the locals with equal vigor.

Bali – East Bali