After returning to our hotel in Kuta from a Nusa Lembongan tour, we decided to visit the supermarket inside Lippo Mall Kuta, just across from where we were staying. I had seen online reviews saying that supermarkets in Bali were a good place to look for souvenirs such as coffee, so I was curious to see what we could find. Supermarkets in Bali are surprisingly fun to explore. The atmosphere felt very different from the supermarkets I usually visit in Japan, and simply walking around looking at the fruit, vegetables, coffee and snacks was enjoyable. As of 2026, Lippo Mall Kuta still has a supermarket. The mall's official information currently lists PRIMO SUPERMARKET on the LG floor. The store and product selection may have changed since our visit, so the photos and products below show what the supermarket was like at the time of our trip. So Many Mangoes at Lippo Mall Kuta! Look at all these mangoes! It is unusual to see this many mangoes displayed together in a supermarket in Japan. They were still quite green. When we tried mangoes during this trip, they were not as sweet as I had expected. They almost tasted more like a vegetable than a sweet tropical fruit. The mangoes I had eaten in Taiwan were much sweeter, so it made me realize how different the same fruit can taste depending on where it is grown and how ripe it is. We Found Salak, Also Known as Snake Fruit This unusual fruit is called salak, also known ...
This is the second half of our Nusa Lembongan day tour. Relaxing by the Pool with Beautiful Blue Ocean Views Snorkeling and sea walking are fun ways to enjoy Nusa Lembongan, but simply sitting back and looking at the beautiful blue ocean can feel just as luxurious. This pool was located in front of the lunch venue included in the Nusa Lembongan tour we booked through GOGO BALI. At the time, tour participants were able to use the pool freely. The pool, ocean and sky were all blue! Yay! I am 158 cm tall, and the water came up to around my shoulders, so the pool was fairly deep. The water was not cold either. It felt pleasantly warm. On the opposite side of the ocean view, we could also enjoy plenty of greenery. I remember finding the cushioned sofas beside the pool a little surprising. They looked very comfortable, although I did wonder what happened when everyone came out of the pool soaking wet! It was such a photogenic place. The blue of the pool seemed to continue straight into the blue ocean. Then beyond that was the blue sky. This was one of those beautiful Bali views that I could have stared at for hours. If you visit Nusa Lembongan, spending some time somewhere like this is definitely worth considering. Relaxing at the Beach Without Carrying Too Much When we joined the tour, the beach in front of this pool was introduced to us as “Mandala Beach.” The sun can be very strong ...
On our second day in Bali, my husband Masahiro and I joined a Nusa Lembongan snorkeling tour. Because we had to leave early in the morning, the staff at our hotel kindly prepared a packed breakfast for us. Little touches like that made the trip feel much easier. Here is what the experience was like for us as a couple in our 60s. Starting Our Nusa Lembongan Tour by Car I took this photo from the car on the way to the boat departure point. There were relatively few traffic lights in this area and the traffic moved quickly, so many of my photos ended up blurry. This shop was selling Buddha statues and other decorative pieces. There were so many different designs lined up outside. Next, We Took a Boat to Nusa Lembongan This photo was taken just before we boarded the boat to Nusa Lembongan. Even here, I could already feel the relaxed Bali atmosphere. From this point, we continued to the island by boat. I always get excited when we reach the ocean. The sea here felt quite different from Hawaii. There was more of a natural seaside smell, and the sand reminded me a little of beaches in Japan. But the water was still very clear. What I Wore for Snorkeling in My 60s My swimsuit was a camisole-and-shorts set. I found this kind of style easy to wear in my 60s. I wanted something comfortable and cute without feeling too exposed, so this style worked well for me. Something like ...
