Beach time

I have been very lazy since arriving at Tugu.  I have gone into Simanek for a day, but the rest of the time I have spent walking along the beach - no shells, staring out the window, swimming in the pool and reading.  With the exception of the pool, I could have done all of these things in Thurso, I just probably wouldn't have done it because I'd have had THINGS to do.

The beach falls right off into the ocean, the tow of the water is strong, and the waves are constant.  I am a good enough swimmer that I know I shouldn't get in the water, which is as warm as a bathtub.  There are hundreds of surfers in the water at all times.  

Down the beach is a place called Echo beach, and it is definitely a surfer community.  I went down yesterday and got a foot massage and pedicure.  The Balinese are really into massage and have their own style - it hurts sometimes and involves a very strong pressure and holding points.  It was devine and now my toes are bright orange.

There is a creature living in my grass roof that is doing a fairly good job keeping me awake at night.  He's quiet most of the time, but then he screeches and warbles and coos - I think it's a gecko, but it is totally unnerving when you are dropping off to sleep, particularly when he keeps getting closer and closer and closer to your bed.