Weaving our way through numerous fish attracting devices (FADs) of all shapes and sizes and scores of colourful “spider” boats returning from a night’s fishing, we sailed away from Amed Bay just after sunrise.
An FAD
The early start was mostly to get away from the ghastly swell but we were also anxious to get to Lovina Beach as soon as possible to meet my friend of 50+ years (how is that even possible?) Jackie and her husband Dick.
Another FAD!
Funny thing about old friends – you might not see them very often but when you do, you just pick up where you left off and it is all very easy. And so it was with Jackie. Although we have only met Dick once, 23 years ago, it was also very easy with him too and we had a brilliant couple of days together.
Beautiful Bali
They spent the first night at a hotel (Villa Agung, Lovina Beach) belonging to a friend of theirs, Gus, who turned out to be extremely hospitable and helpful. Jackie and Dick were his first guests and on that occasion – around 15 years ago – managed to break their bed the moment they arrived! (They assured us that this was not due to any untoward activities!)
They’ve named a beer after our boat! having a Bali Hai on Bali Hai in Bali! Hi!
Villa AgungAfter meeting up for a drink at the Bingtang Bar we had a delicious dinner at Villa Agung and then met up again the next day and had a ball catching up on Bali Hai.
Jackie, Jonathan and I at Villa AgungGus very kindly took Jonathan to pick it up a few days later which was an amazing help and so good of him.
Jackie and I
After a great night and recovery day on the boat and before Jackie and Dick left for the three and a half hour drive home we had a late lunch/early dinner in a lovely beachside restaurant.
Lovely sunset meal with Jackie and Dick and Jan and Jack from Anthem
Rally boats st SunsetThe day ended with a music and dance performance which also marked the end of the Lovina Festival.
Earlier in the day we had watched one of the festival events – a spinning top competition where two teams of young men “launched” their tops at high speed with aim of knocking their opponent’s top to slow it down and at the same time achieve the maximum thrust for their top.
Spinning tops
The court with game in progress
One of the teams
The festival was wrapped up with a beautiful firework display – a lovely end to a great few days
Fireworks!
Salty tales from Bali Hai on Sunday 
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