Today we're heading to Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. It should be good times as there is a monkey forest there, among other interesting places. But this post isn't about that. It's about a decision Indi and I talked about before we even had our estate sale that we're finally going to put into action. We're going … Continue reading The Next Step
Truism…
...I think I can only truly appreciate a max of two temples a day. Today we met back up with Julia and Maeva (the sisters from France with whom Rhys traveled to Ubud on Sunday). Barb had recommended renting a car and driver (the driver is necessary - traffic here is a snarling tiger) and … Continue reading Truism…
Travel Along with Us – Culinarily! Balinese Edition
Below are recipes for our dinner last night - they're not exact, I'll bring the exact ones home when I come. But they're close! Nasi Goreng - Indonesian Fried Rice * 3/4 pint basmati rice * 1 1/2 pints boiling water * salt * 3 onions, chopped small * 2 cloves garlic, crushed * 1 … Continue reading Travel Along with Us – Culinarily! Balinese Edition
Visiting Ubud
Today was pretty awesome. It didn't start out that way, though. We'll get to that shortly. Last night, we went to The Bounty; it's a dance club nearby that contains an indoor pirate ship with a two-story dance floor inside it. It doesn't just SOUND amazing, it IS amazing! A hilarious Californian named Ricky bought … Continue reading Visiting Ubud
Short moment of silence…
...for Iran, and Neda. I am awash with grief for a woman I have never met, and would likely never meet. I can't say it better than said by, of all people, farkers (posters on fark.com, who have been faster and more accurate with information than any news source), so I'll lift a post that … Continue reading Short moment of silence…
Bali – First Impressions (Kuta, Legian, Seminyak)
Arrival We left Auckland at 630am; it was 3 degrees Celsius, crisp and clear. 24 hours later, we landed in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia; it was 29 degrees Celsius and sticky as hell. A sheen of insta-sweat covered my skin - poor Rhys broke out in hives (like he does). Everyone was smiling. Everyone. This was … Continue reading Bali – First Impressions (Kuta, Legian, Seminyak)
Adjusting to Asia
Man, it's hard to get used to Bali. Everywhere I walk, someone is asking me for something and trying to get my attention. Not in a poverty way, but in a 'buy my stuff' kind of way. Aside from the beach and Barb's home, all I've seen of this country is row after row of … Continue reading Adjusting to Asia
Phone Number – Quick Update
A lengthy Bali update will follow, but wanted to share this with friends and family. Thanks to Barb, our awesome CouchSurf host here, we have a mobile phone now! Incoming texts are free, not sure about whether incoming phone calls are also yet, please note this number down for any emergencies or if you really … Continue reading Phone Number – Quick Update
Into Indonesia
Quick update from our new country! Kuta, Bali, Indonesia (that's city/island/country) is a crazy place. I've never been ANYWHERE in Asia so I'm in a bit of a culture shock. Indi is absolutely loving it, as she felt New Zealand was too easy. We're staying with an amazing woman tonight (and she picked us up … Continue reading Into Indonesia
Oz is a pain in my ass.
Why is it that Murphy's Law seems to rear it's head most in airports? I don't know what it is about the most efficient means of modern transportation that creates an almost inevitable comedy of errors. We had thus far been able to avoid flying - not because we particularly dislike planes, it just worked … Continue reading Oz is a pain in my ass.
