Mola hunting and Exploring the sights of Nusa Penida

July 30
We were off again for more mola hunting! Back to Crystal Bay in the morning. Less divers but water was a bit too warm for any mola sights. Headed off to PED in hopes to see some but unfortunately nothing! We did see some lion fish, a big moray eel, 4 turtles, and loads of other stuff.

We will dive on Thursday again!

Got back to the resort for our cooking class! Our chef and assistant taught us how to cook Chicken Sate, Peps Aiken (fish dish wrapped in banana leaves) and Dadar Gulung, coconut infused pancake rolled in a palm sugar filling?

Ended the afternoon with a wonderful sunset vinyasa yoga class.

July 31
Our driver was here on at 7:30 am. First stop…. Goa Giri Putri Temple.

The Goa Giri cave is located halfway up a hill on the east side of Nusa Penida island, so you have to climb about 100+ steps to reach it.

At the top, a Hindu priest will flick some holy water on your forehead as a purification rite. To enter the cave, you get to crawl through a small opening in the side of the rock.

Kelingking Beach is one of the most picturesque beaches in Nusa Penida island. There is a trail that takes you to an amazing beach. The trail is steep and the steps are uneven.

A panoramic elevator is currently under construction to allow visitors to descend to the beach. This will Kelingking beach more access, but I personally think this is not a good idea.

Angel's Billabong is one of the most deadly spot in Nusa Penida. A natural pool that forms due to the erosion of the volcanic rock shelf draws so many visitors.

Right next door is Broken Beach. Broken Beach marked by a hilly rock arch, which is the star landmark of the area.

Back at the hotel, we spent the rest of the day at the pool. I went for a yoga class then headed out to the Night Market for dinner.