Today morning at 8 (the day this post is written on 12/24/2023), I visited Gondol Beach in North Bali with my wife, kids, niece, and nephew. Located in Gondol Village, just a ten-minute drive from my in-laws' place, the beach promised a bright day despite the scorching sun.
Not really excited about this day on the beach, but eager to fulfill our promise to the kids for a trip to North Bali, I endured the heat and arrived at Gondol Beach. It surprisingly resembled my visit three years ago during the quieter times of the Covid-19 outbreak. A new pavement along the shore allowed people to stroll and appreciate the beauty of Gondol Hill and the distant hills.
The kids, and my wife eagerly plunged into the cool, clear water, enjoying the refreshing escape from the heat. We spent about half an hour playing in the water while savoring the beautiful view and the cool atmosphere around the beach.
After our water adventure, we explored more of the beach by walking along the pavement. We observed boats parked by the beach, likely belonging to fishermen who would set out in the evening for their catch. Further along, we noticed structures on the water, presumably fish farms.
Continuing our walk, we observed volcanic rocks nearby until we reached the edge of the pavement after about 15 minutes. Beyond that point, volcanic rocks made it challenging to proceed, but we managed to get closer to Gondol Hill.
Deciding to head back, we gathered the kids, including my daughter who preferred sitting by the beach all the time during our visit and looking at her phone. She did not join getting into the water because according to her "it's too hot."