Hi everyone,
We've officially been in Bali for one week - which for me is good since I've had a solid stomach that whole time! That changed this morning - quite early. I won't bore you with the details, but, let's just say that it took me until 4:00pm to try some sprite/toast and get out of bed. Thank heavens for my exceedingly attentive husband and Immodium AD. Delicious! I think I'm in the clear but I think that most of my nutrients will come from sprite and crackers for the next few days.
Our friends, Jen & Matt arrived from Australia and we've been having a great time catching up and hanging out. Two days ago, we all went for a surf at a break called "Old Man" -- it was perfect for a woman who likes to surf slow waves like me. I caught about 3 waves in the "green part" and Peter, Matt & I were actually surfing the same wave once at the same time. It was a lot of fun. If the wave was breaking any faster, however, I probably wouldn't have been to psyched. That was the second time we've surfed at that spot and that makes me glad. You get to know how to paddle out, how the wave is working, and what to expect. That makes me more comfortable in the water and lets me enjoy myself more. That spot is good because you can paddle over to another break called Batu Balang that is a bit more challenging. Peter, Jen, and Matt had a few rides on that wave while I read my book on the beach after my session.
After the morning session, we went for a walk to check out Kuta Beach. We walked along the beach from our hotel to this gigantic white shopping mall. All along the beach, people were trying to sell us things - sunglasses, watches, massages, "bloody sexy" manicures, sarongs, etc... - let's just say that it isn't the most relaxing place to walk. Anyway, we entered this mall at the end of our walk -- commercialism is alive and well in Bali. The mall was choc full of stores catering to western tastes. You can buy the latest movies for 99 cents. I also noticed a Starbucks, Pizza Hut, KFC, Hard Rock Cafe, McDonald's, and on and on... It's too bad since the Indonesian food is pretty delicious. Matt & Jen succumbed to the "Oakley" vendor and got 2 pairs for $5.00 -- "good price!" After a small Bintang (local beer) on the beach, we headed back to our hotel. The "taxsi" was $3.00. We ate at a small macrobiotic resto called "Zula" and called it a day.
Yesterday, we went to a surf spot called "Dreamland." It is quite beautiful. At one point during the morning, the skies clouded up and the water looked this amazing color turquoise. It was breathtaking. At this spot, I watched the others hone their surfing skills. It seemed a bit too large for me. I think I probably could have handled it, but, if I missed the consequences could have been more than I am willing to face in my surfing life at this point. But, the others had a great session. Dreamland is a surf break inside this grand resort that was begun by a former president of Bali. However, it was uncovered that he bought the land with corrupted sources and so he was thrown in jail before the resort was built. While he was in jail, his son was permitted to continue building and the resort is well on it's way to fruition. It is one of the driest spots in Bali, but, there is an 18 + hole golf course in full swing.
After Dreamland, we went to Sanur Beach with Jen & Matt b/c some folks they know from Australia were on vacation there. It was nice to meet them - extremely nice people. We swam in the pool at their hotel and even had a drink at the swim up bar. We went to dinner at a spot on the beach and the rest is history. I spent the rest of the evening with a very unhappy belly. I am thinking that I picked something up there b/c one of our party ordered a hamburger and the waiter came back to ask him to order something else b/c the ground beef had a funny smell. I wonder if they smelled the chicken?
The gang went for a surf this morning while I staved off the demons of the belly. Matt & Jen are having spa treatments right now at a local salon - $10.00 for one hour massage! The surf camp offers yoga tonight, so, we're signed up for 7:30. We'll see if I can make it through. Tomorrow is the day we will go to Ubud. There are rural rice fields and a thriving art scene apparently. I'll fill you in when we return. AND, most excitingly, they have a Monkey Sanctuary! Maybe I will finally get my pet monkey!
Hope all is well. We're having fun and thinking of you all.
K & P
We've officially been in Bali for one week - which for me is good since I've had a solid stomach that whole time! That changed this morning - quite early. I won't bore you with the details, but, let's just say that it took me until 4:00pm to try some sprite/toast and get out of bed. Thank heavens for my exceedingly attentive husband and Immodium AD. Delicious! I think I'm in the clear but I think that most of my nutrients will come from sprite and crackers for the next few days.
Our friends, Jen & Matt arrived from Australia and we've been having a great time catching up and hanging out. Two days ago, we all went for a surf at a break called "Old Man" -- it was perfect for a woman who likes to surf slow waves like me. I caught about 3 waves in the "green part" and Peter, Matt & I were actually surfing the same wave once at the same time. It was a lot of fun. If the wave was breaking any faster, however, I probably wouldn't have been to psyched. That was the second time we've surfed at that spot and that makes me glad. You get to know how to paddle out, how the wave is working, and what to expect. That makes me more comfortable in the water and lets me enjoy myself more. That spot is good because you can paddle over to another break called Batu Balang that is a bit more challenging. Peter, Jen, and Matt had a few rides on that wave while I read my book on the beach after my session.
After the morning session, we went for a walk to check out Kuta Beach. We walked along the beach from our hotel to this gigantic white shopping mall. All along the beach, people were trying to sell us things - sunglasses, watches, massages, "bloody sexy" manicures, sarongs, etc... - let's just say that it isn't the most relaxing place to walk. Anyway, we entered this mall at the end of our walk -- commercialism is alive and well in Bali. The mall was choc full of stores catering to western tastes. You can buy the latest movies for 99 cents. I also noticed a Starbucks, Pizza Hut, KFC, Hard Rock Cafe, McDonald's, and on and on... It's too bad since the Indonesian food is pretty delicious. Matt & Jen succumbed to the "Oakley" vendor and got 2 pairs for $5.00 -- "good price!" After a small Bintang (local beer) on the beach, we headed back to our hotel. The "taxsi" was $3.00. We ate at a small macrobiotic resto called "Zula" and called it a day.
Yesterday, we went to a surf spot called "Dreamland." It is quite beautiful. At one point during the morning, the skies clouded up and the water looked this amazing color turquoise. It was breathtaking. At this spot, I watched the others hone their surfing skills. It seemed a bit too large for me. I think I probably could have handled it, but, if I missed the consequences could have been more than I am willing to face in my surfing life at this point. But, the others had a great session. Dreamland is a surf break inside this grand resort that was begun by a former president of Bali. However, it was uncovered that he bought the land with corrupted sources and so he was thrown in jail before the resort was built. While he was in jail, his son was permitted to continue building and the resort is well on it's way to fruition. It is one of the driest spots in Bali, but, there is an 18 + hole golf course in full swing.
After Dreamland, we went to Sanur Beach with Jen & Matt b/c some folks they know from Australia were on vacation there. It was nice to meet them - extremely nice people. We swam in the pool at their hotel and even had a drink at the swim up bar. We went to dinner at a spot on the beach and the rest is history. I spent the rest of the evening with a very unhappy belly. I am thinking that I picked something up there b/c one of our party ordered a hamburger and the waiter came back to ask him to order something else b/c the ground beef had a funny smell. I wonder if they smelled the chicken?
The gang went for a surf this morning while I staved off the demons of the belly. Matt & Jen are having spa treatments right now at a local salon - $10.00 for one hour massage! The surf camp offers yoga tonight, so, we're signed up for 7:30. We'll see if I can make it through. Tomorrow is the day we will go to Ubud. There are rural rice fields and a thriving art scene apparently. I'll fill you in when we return. AND, most excitingly, they have a Monkey Sanctuary! Maybe I will finally get my pet monkey!
Hope all is well. We're having fun and thinking of you all.
K & P
1 comment:
bali belly sounds like the pits! you seem to be keeping active and having fun though, nice work. i had some pretty serious bangalore belly when i was in india, not fun at all. love reading about your adventures and love you!
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