The most disastrous volcanic eruption in Bali in 100 years took place on March 17, 1963, when Gunung Agung blew its top. The catastrophic eruption killed more than 1000 people and destroyed entire villages - 100,000 people lost their homes. Streams of lava and hot volcanic mud poured right down to the sea at several places, completely covering roads and isolating the eastern end of Bali for some time. The entire island was covered in ash.
We enjoyed a traditional Balinese lunch at the Grand Puncak Sari restaurant, amidst tourists from all over the world.
