Bali, Indonesia Here’s a summary of some of my top experiences/impressions from Bali… The infectious smiles and hospitality (not to mention excellent customer service) of the Balinese. Beautiful fabrics and crafts of the Balinese, which seem to have been adapted to appeal to western tastes, without loosing that unique balinese feel. The outskirts of …
Legian, Bali, Indonesia After our dive, we chartered a car and driver to get to Kuta. We stayed in Legian, the town north of Kuta, at the Vilarisi Hotel Bali. I was sad that we would only have 1 night in the Kuta area, since that wouldn’t give us enough time to try surfing again. …
Amed, Bali, Indonesia Staying at Shell House, which is associated with Sunrise Cafe, in Jemeluk Village. It’s a local family run operation, with great hospitible service, yummy food, and excelent beach front location (despite the anoying road noise behind us). I highly recommend this place. Plus, you just know that the money you spend here …
Lovina, Bali, Indonesia Hanging in Lovina at Nirwana SeaSide Cottages for a few days for diving, massage, and living Balinese style… I highly recommend this hotel. Very clean, spacious, modern (yet with character), comfortable, and with beautiful grounds and pool. Good value too, especially when you pay ahead for more than one day. ————————- We …
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia We arrived safely in Bali. Yesterday was spent checking into our new home (Pari Gong), and touring the beautiful city of Ubud . Many craft, fabric, and clothing stores, beautiful friendly people, and gorgeous scenery with streams through a royal monkey forest and rice paddies scattered through the town. Can’t get over …