Bali, Indonesia Day 1


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February 20th 2010
Published: March 3rd 2010
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We arrived in Padang Bai, Bali this morning about 7:30am where the ship anchored. Padang Bai, which is a quiet village next to Bali’s main port, has remained a charmingly offbeat center for water sports and other getaways. Based on our visit here last year, we are prepared for the onslaught of vendors that will swarm upon us as we walk off the pier. We have decided not to book any formal excursi... Read Full Entry



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Rice FieldsRice Fields
Rice Fields

The view to the right of the pool overlooked picturesque rice fields.
Our GuestsOur Guests
Our Guests

We treated Komang and Wayan, his nephew and our driver, to lunch.
Shelley and SondraShelley and Sondra
Shelley and Sondra

We were surprised to look around the restaurant and see Shelley, the art director, and Sondra, our lecturer, there as well enjoying lunch.
Fish!Fish!
Fish!

Annette ordered fresh fish and got a beautifully grilled whole fish.
The Monkey ForestThe Monkey Forest
The Monkey Forest

We wanted to return to the Monkey Forest. We were here last year and enjoyed it.
Not InterestedNot Interested
Not Interested

This guy has other things on his mind.
Good Banana!Good Banana!
Good Banana!

He just woofed one down.
Wanna Dance?Wanna Dance?
Wanna Dance?

This guy is definitely trying to get her attention. Her boyfriend is getting a kick out of it.
The Monkey is SmarterThe Monkey is Smarter
The Monkey is Smarter

The guy is putting a banana on his shoulder with one hand and the monkey grabs the banana out of his other hand. Nice try.
An Afternoon SnackAn Afternoon Snack
An Afternoon Snack

This young one is just taking his time eating this banana.
What Have You Got?What Have You Got?
What Have You Got?

This guy is staring me down for a banana.
Sit Up!Sit Up!
Sit Up!

Getting him to sit up.
Higher!Higher!
Higher!

It's just out of reach.
I'll Fix YouI'll Fix You
I'll Fix You

He says I'll get it one way or the other and up he comes. He did get it.
Oh Boy a CoconutOh Boy a Coconut
Oh Boy a Coconut

This mom has a coconut and is holding baby as it snoozes.
Bite It OpenBite It Open
Bite It Open

She tries to bite it open.
Crack It OpenCrack It Open
Crack It Open

Biting didn't work, so she tries bouncing it like a basketball on the cement...baby still snoozing.
Watch How I Do it SonWatch How I Do it Son
Watch How I Do it Son

Trying to teach the young one how to peel and eat the banana.
Don't Look at Me Like ThatDon't Look at Me Like That
Don't Look at Me Like That

This guy is doing a stare down.
Who Will Blink First?Who Will Blink First?
Who Will Blink First?

He's transfixed. The one that blinks first loses.
The FamilyThe Family
The Family

Here's a whole family...and waiting to get into this coconut.



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