 mining boom began to slow down and concerns about its reliance on China.
Retail business is still weak and unemployment is rising so there may be one further cut in interest rates to stimulate the economy in the near future (possibly another one quarter per cent cut) but that could be it for the foreseeable future. Election issues will soon start to dominate the Australian dollar as Prime Minister Kevin Rudd called a general election for 7 September last week.
The Australian dollar which has fallen 15% since the start of the year against the US dollar recovered from a three-year low when the interest rate decision was announced yesterday. The Australian dollar recovered half a per cent against the greenback within minutes of the decision and may have further to rally short-term. This morning, however the Australian dollar has lost its gains from yesterday and is currently trading at 89.30.
Now may be time to buy the Australian dollar for a 2-3 per cent short-term gain over the next few weeks.Bingin Beach is one of my favourite beaches in Bali. It is because, Bingin Beach offers more off the beaten track experience compared to other beaches in Uluwatu. Main tourism hasn’t got there yet nor the big hotel developments. And with small bars and warungs and a surfer base, Bingin Beach offers a great vibe and laidback atmosphere.
This post is a complete guide to visiting Bingin, happy reading!
Bingin beach is located on the western side of the Bukit Peninsula in Uluwatu. It only takes about 30 minutes’ drive to get here from the Bali Airport and 15 minutes from Uluwatu main area.
Bingin Beach is perched between Dreamland Beach and Padang Padang. The best way to get there is on a scooter or by car. Bingin is one of the best Uluwatu beaches for surfing.
Scooter rental can be found in various locations in Uluwatu and normally cost 50k IDR per day, and you’re expected to fill up the petrol yourself. If you prefer to book it in advance, you can pre-book your scooter here which includes delivery to your hotel. Alternatively, you can email your hotel, and they may be willing to arrange it for you or advise on the nearest motorbike rental.
Always check the scooter before you embark on your ride. Check breaks and light and make sure you are given a helmet.
Simply type ‘Bingin Beach’ and follow the Google directions. I recommend listening to the instructions through earphones instead of looking at your phone while riding a scooter.
There is a Bingin car park where you need to pay 2K IDR for parking. Once you parked up, just follow the swirly path down the cliff, which takes about 5-10 min and involves climbing down nearly 200 steps. You’ll go through some narrow, dodgy alleys too. Don’t worry. This is the right way down to the beach! I promise it will be worth the effort! There are a few exits and no matter which one you choose, you’ll end up in the right place – on the beach.
Bingin Beach has a lovely powdery white sand, and there is plenty of space to put down your towel and relax. There are a few homestays right on the beach offering very basic rooms for really low prices. However, if you have large luggage with you, it’s not recommended to stay here due to the strenuous climb down.
A few local warungs operate on the beach where you can grab a nice lunch or stay over for a BBQ in the evening.
There are also a few surf rental shacks where you can get your board. It’s also possible to book a surfing lesson here if you’re a beginner.
Bingin Beach attracts professional surfers due to its high-quality waves. But even if you’re not a surfer, the place is cool to hang out and watch the action from the beach with a cold Bintang or coconut water in your hand.
If you keep walking left, there are smaller parts of the beach to explore more secluded and intimate than the central part with the warungs.
• Surf the Bingin barrelling wave! To the right of the beach is Bingin surf break, which is famous amongst experienced surfers. If you one of them go ahead and try it, if not get some coconut water and enjoy watching the surfers from the comfort of your beach towel. There are some surf shacks on the beach where you can rent out a surfboard. It cost around 50,000 IDR for two hours. There are also some surf lessons available on the beach.
• Walk to the neighbouring beaches. During the low tide, it is possible to walk to Dreamland beach which is situated to the right and Padang Padang beach to the left. Be careful; the tide may change quickly.
• Watch the sunset. The sunsets in Uluwatu are one of the most epic I have ever seen! Have a Bintang and enjoy this simple pleasure.
• Have a BBQ at sunset. There are plenty of warungs where you can have fresh food from a BBQ at sunset time. The beach is not as touristy as other Bali beaches so you can enjoy its serenity. My favourite was Kelly’s Warung where you can enjoy great smoothie bowls, wraps, juices and Indonesian cuisine. The best thing about this place is that it is right in front of where the wave breaks and all the surfing action happens!
Cashew Tree serving tasty smoothies and salads and Lucky Fish situated right on the beach serving fresh seafood from BBQ daily.
Best time to visit the beach is during the low tide. At high tide, most of the beach is submerged under the water and not a lot of space to stretch your towel and chill out. The best time to visit will obviously be different if you’re planning to surf.
Suarga Padang Padang is a sustainable boutique hotel featuring 36 villas built with a minimal impact on the environment with the use of recycled wood and solar panels. It’s located on a clifftop boasting some epic views over the ocean, an infinity pool and it’s only 5-minute walk to Padang Padang beach and 7 min drive to Bingin beach. Breakfast is included in the room rate and offers many healthy options.
This budget hotel is located 9 min drive from Bingin beach and 15 min from Padang Padang beach. It offers a pool with sun loungers, a good breakfast, free daily water, scooter rental and massage booking. It’s within walking distance to a selection of restaurants and shops.
Just a short motorbike ride from Bingin Beach there is Uluwatu Temple. An incredible way to fully appreciate this temple is to watch Balinese traditional dance called Kecak that generally starts around sunset time in an amphitheatre within the temple grounds.
Bingin is an excellent beach slightly off the beaten track and way less touristy than Seminyak or Kuta beaches. I particularly enjoyed lazing in the more secluded part of the beach, which can be found by walking south of the entrance to the beach.The PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. Joshua Patrick SEYMOUR, Defendant and Appellant.
Defendant and appellant Joshua Patrick Seymour was convicted by plea of one felony count of assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury (Pen.Code, § 245, subd. (a)(1)) as the result of domestic violence toward his girlfriend. (All further undesignated statutory references are to the Penal Code.) The trial court suspended imposition of sentence and granted probation for three years. The conditions of defendant's probation required him, among other things, to serve four months in jail, followed by a six-month residential substance abuse program, to complete a 52–week domestic violence program, and to not have any contact with the victim. As a condition of probation, the court also ordered defendant to pay victim restitution to the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board (VCGCB). Initially, defendant violated his probation. Eventually, however, he complied with the conditions of his probation, except that he did not pay the full amount of victim restitution ordered. Four months before his probation was scheduled to end, the court discharged defendant from probation to permit him to attempt to get his nursing license reinstated and become more financially stable so he could pay victim restitution. At that time, defendant still owed $5,726.97 in victim restitution and the court advised him that he would have to pay the total amount due. Eight months after that, defendant filed a petition for relief pursuant to section 1203.4 to withdraw his plea and enter a plea of not guilty, to dismiss the complaint, and to be released “from all penalties and disabilities” resulting from his conviction. The trial court denied the petition.
On appeal, defendant argues that notwithstanding his failure to pay victim restitution in full, he was entitled to relief under the provision in section 1203.4, subdivision (a) that provides for mandatory relief when a defendant has been “discharged [from probation] prior to the termination of the period of probation.” The Attorney General argues that defendant was not entitled to relief because he neither paid nor was excused from paying victim restitution in full.
We conclude that defendant's failure to fully pay victim restitution did not authorize the trial court to deny the relief otherwise mandated by section 1203.4. We will therefore order the trial court to vacate its order and enter a new order granting the petition.
On September 20, 2009, at approximately 10:45 p.m., San José police officers responded to a report of domestic violence at a hotel. The victim, Meredith Masri, and defendant were in a