Never seen this in Bali before. What the heck is it? Amed, Bali.

Today I’m joined by Matt and we take to the hills surrounding Amed to explore the back roads and villages of the area by scooter.

We come across a local Balinese man working the rice fields in the traditional way by way of cows instead of machines and I ask how long this work will take.

We also stop in the area’s largest town and visit the markets where I chat to a number of vendors about their day - one particular older lady is just a hoot and having a great time.

Back in Amed I walk the beach for the first time in years to come across unusual log formations with a conical weaved basket thing stuck in the middle and have absolutely no idea what they are.

We also see a fisherman land his boat at speed onto the beach then chat with him about his day, what fish he caught, how expensive fuel is.

It’s a great introduction to Amed.