A Balinese Getaway: Treat Yourself to a Sunrise Over the Volcanoes
Name: Jonathan Jagot Age: 27 Specialty: has been sailing around the world for over 15 years… Project: building the catamaran of his dreams!
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25/09/2025
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Jonathan Jagot
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The actual ascent of Mount Batur is done on foot, starting in the dark, with your forehead against the still-cool wind thanks to the altitude. Reaching the 1,717-meter (5,630-foot) summit involves around an hour-long climb. That’s just in time to witness a spectacular sight.
To the east, the first rays of dawn slowly pierce the mist. Clouds cling to the ridges, floating above lakes and valleys, while the ghostly silhouettes of neighboring volcanoes emerge. Far from the hustle and bustle of the beaches, Bali reveals itself here in its rawest, most mystical form.
Photographing this moment is an attempt to capture a feeling, the changing colors of the sky, and the solemn silence that precedes the day.
Then comes the descent, the return to the humid heat of the rice fields, and the cacophony of vehicle horns. Two hours later, the anchorage reappears. Our multihull awaits us. The day finally begins: I feel as if I have just awoken from a dream...
