If you enjoy tropical plants, village life, and don’t mind insects, you’ll be satisfied. The place mimics a small village yard with a hut, summer kitchen, shower, and toilet. It sits in a tiny village (Yangudi or Jangudi) at the foothills of a volcano, about 0.5 km above sea level, so the temperature and humidity are lower than downstream. The air feels fresher and the wind stronger. Les village is nearby, offering a daily morning market and a huge shower that’s actually a real jungle waterfall. The ocean coastline is roughly 4 km away. The road has a steep gradient over the last 1.5 km, with an elevation gain of 0.4 km, so you’ll get good exercise unless you prefer a bike or taxi. The coastline is essentially a wild beach with volcanic sand, pebbles, and rocks covered in rough coral‑like material, so coral shoes or fins are advisable. I found a spot where I could enter the water barefoot: –8.133365, 115.377166. The jungle, including fruit trees, surrounds the area. A huge number of birds sing from sunrise to sunset, accompanied by crowing, mooing, grunting, and ritual singing. The food ranges from local exotic tropical fruits, herbs, roots, and plants to ordinary vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, and more, so you won’t starve. There’s also wild local honey right in the yard and lemongrass. You can buy food and cook on the cooker, or ask the locals to share their ready‑made meals. Everything is local, natural, and fresh. I don’t have a driver’s license for a bike.
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