Penang to Bali
Time to calm the nerves and look forward to Bali. 17.2.16After our eventful drive with Nancy the rest of the journey was pretty normal.Our 7.10 am flight to KL took just 45 minutes, then we had a Mc Muffin while waiting for our KL to Bali flight. Our bags went transit so nothing to do…
Ubud, Bali
Ubud is just lovely 18.2.16We have breakfast included here and both opted for pineapple pancake with caramel sauce and fresh pineapple juice. After breakfast a staff member came to ask if everything is OK in our room.I said it was great but there’s no bath plug. He came back with an electrical adapter, second time…
A day touring the surrounds of Ubud
Exploring beautiful Bali 19.2.16 Today we have our very own driver, Puto with a Villa Ubud car.Very smart and comfy.We set off after our pineapple pancakes with caramel sauce breakfast at 9.15 am.Our first stop was about 30 minutes away at the Elephant Cave Temple 15000 rp each to go in and complimentary sarong for…
Monkey Forest, Ubud
We’ve been so excited to go to Monkey Forest 20.2.16 Today we got the 10 am transfer to town after pineapple caramel pancakes, shared with the dog.We walked to the end of the long Monkey Forest road which has lots of lovely shops along the way. Admission was 40000 each. (£2 each).We expected to have…
Our last day in Ubud, Bali
We’ll be sad to leave Ubud 21.2.16 Today is our last day in Ubud, but not the end of our time in Bali, thank goodness, as we’re really not ready to leave.We had breakfast, I stuck with pineapple caramel pancakes, John tried banana ones for a change, which came with a portion of strawberry jam.Shared…
From Ubud to Candidasa
Off to the seaside 22.2.16 Mixed emotions this morning, really excited about our beach bungalow by the sea and to see the coast, but will be sad to leave Villa Mandi and the gorgeous Ubud.The only downside to staying here was the proximity to anywhere to eat in the evenings.It’s easy enough to pay for…
Just chilling in Candidasa
I could get used to this Today is just for chilling with our gorgeous view.Had toast & jam for breakfast and John had omelette. What a gorgeous breakfast setting. Went to reception to ask them to ring yesterdays taxi driver for a day trip tomorrow, airport transfer Thursday and to report water leak under the…
East Bali Tour, Amlapura area
A wonderful scenic day 24.2.16We had breakfast, John had his omelette again and I had a pineapple pancake with honey. Our driver picked us up just after 9.30 am as originally planned before the price fiasco. After a short drive we arrived at Tanganan Village, the people there are a unique village group.Entry to the…
Our last few hours in Bali
Do we really have to leave? 25.2.16 After our wonderful day trip yesterday we chilled outside our Puri Oka bungalow listening to the sea.We had to go to the ATM to get money to pay for the hotel so instead of going back to Warung Boni , which was very tempting, we opted for Legong…
Final thoughts
What were the highlights of our long trip? 8.3.16 Penang Didn’t like it. Best thing was the food, the people and the bus system, otherwise it just didn’t grab us and feel we saw all there is to see there.We enjoyed what we did, but 4 days would have been enough.Got fed up with not…