Finally, another post! Bali!
Another post. Going to keep them short and simple.
We flew into Bali very early and spent the day tired. Bad news to be tired when meeting up with our friend Brooke. Hard enough keeping up with him.
We stayed at Poppies, which was very cool. They were like private cottages in a garden atmosphere; the open air bathroom was very neat. The drive to the resort seemed a lot nicer than the resort areas of Thailand. Much cleaner and the people more friendly.
We chilled out at the beach… some fairly large waves. Larger than I have ever seen. Although Brooke says he has seem them much higher there. Went out for a bit at night, Brooke showing us a bunch of clubs. We went home early, very tired and partied too much.
Next day hungover! Did not do much this day.
The next day we spent by the pool and ocean. Surf was high. Ate a burger and frieds that cost only 20,000 RP (about $10). Partied again at night, at a few different bars. Kuta is a very hip place, I really liked it. We hung out with a group of Australians and went back for a swim at our hotel in the early morning, about 4 am.
Next day Jen was hungover! We managed to grab dinner that was included with our stay at Poppies.
The next day we had a massage and then headed to Jimbaran Bay. We stayed at the Intercontinental which was a nice 5-star resort. The only really posh place we stayed at on this trip. Prices here we much different than Kuta. Where a lunch could be had for $2 in Kuta, our first lunch here was $50 – for a couple of club sandwiches.
On Jimbaran Bay, for dinner, there are a bunch of seafood eateries that setup shop by the beach. Nice and romantic, with candlelight. We ate at at one place and for $30 had a lobster, a crab, 2 different fish, some huge prawns and other goodies. It was great. We also split a bottle of wine.
The next day we hung around the pool after eating breakfast at a place on the beach. We checked into another hotel, Puri Bambu, which was $40 as compared to the $190 at Intercontinental. I liked it better! Not only was it cheaper, but I liked the intimate atmosphere. It was in the middle of nowhere though close the airport, which was the reason we stayed here. Jen is going to get a pedicure then we are staying in to have room service for dinner.
Next day we are back to Bangkok.
