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Karen Fisher
I am a hair stylist and a flight attendent for Southwest Airlines. Iam 45 years old female and I live in San Diego with my boyfriend of 8 years PeterBreathe Deep
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October 26th 2009
Day 13 It is our last day in Lovina. Mogley will be picking us up at 2:00 so we can make our way back to Ubud. One thing Lovina is known for are the dolphins. You can’t leave without seeing them. For 60,000 Rh per person we booked the dolphin tour. The wake up call is at 5:30 am and we are to be in the lobby at 6. We were with one other couple in a small “traditional” boat. They are long narrow boats that have long bamboo poles on both sides for stability. The water was like glass and we had the most awesome sunrise. The ride out was about 15 minutes long. Before you know it there were dolphins everywhere. There were also dozens of other boats filled with people. We went out ... read more
October 19th 2009
Day 12 Lovina Beach We basically did nothing all day except lay around and drink beer. I read and Peter went to the pool where he chatted with some Aussies and met an older Canadian man traveling alone. We noticed a lot of people traveling alone here. One lady summed it up. It’s safe. She told me she is divorced her kids are grown and she feels comfortable going to Bali by herself because of this. I have to agree. I saw no threats or reason for anyone to be afraid of the area. Just the drivers! The staff at the hotel is so accommodating. I noticed this every where you go. They are one step ahead of you. It’s like they are anticipating your every move. When you go into the local businesses they go ... read more
October 16th 2009
Day 11 Off to the races! This morning we met our driver at 7:00am in the hotel lobby and started on the road to Negara for the buffalo races. We were about 20 minutes driving time from the Jimbarwana Hotel, the hotel we ended up staying at. If I never saw that hotel again that would be OK with me. The rooms certainly weren’t worth what we paid and they weren’t negotiable on the rates at all. The kind gentleman behind the desk explained that the hotel is government owned and it is impossible to negotiate. On the way we saw more beautiful countryside. This was clearly a more rural village and there are few tourists. We approached the races and parked the car. I could tell right away this was going to be worth the ... read more
October 14th 2009
Day 10 The drive Today was check out day at The Grand Bali in Nusa Dua. Peter negotiated and found a driver for $40 a day. Every night while in Nusa we had talked to a shop owner named Matt (that is what he had us call him) and he said he had a friend that needs a job. Before you knew it we were talking his friend via Matts phone. The driver (named Mogley, like the character in Jungle Book) picked us up at 11:00 and off we went. We had a route planned out in our heads but we were flexible if he thought there was something else of interest he would let us know. Our first stop is in Celuk. On the way to Celuk we passed through the town of Sanur, and ... read more
October 13th 2009
Day 9 Oct 9th Kuta Beach This morning we took off for Kuta Beach . This beach is world renownd for its white sand blue water and great waves. This also means another day of panic and teeth gnashing as we navigate the Balinese “bypass’ on the way up the coast. What the heck. We had our day of R and R. We can’t possibly be like all the other tourists and just lay by the pool or hang out at the puny resort owned beach. Off we go and we got there without incident! This is the Mission Beach of Bali. Scores of resorts and all the Western fast food you can imagine is offered. We wandered along trying to find the best place to camp when we heard a gringo voice. Two guys heard ... read more
October 13th 2009
Day 8 Rest and relaxation Today Peter left early in the AM to have the scooter repaired. I stayed behind and did some research on where our next stop would be. We are interested in the area to the North West. This part of the island seems much more remote and I’m uncertain what we will find. We need to start narrowing it down, after tonight we will only have only one more night then we will be officially homeless. We have no room reservations any where and no idea which direction to go. Peter came back a lot sooner than I expected and my concentration waned. Peter told me they weren’t busy at the repair shop and they were able to get on it right away. He was back in less than 2 hours! The ... read more
October 9th 2009
Day 7 Scooter estimate and Jimbaran Bay Peter and I got an estimate to have the scooter fixed today. We took off early from the hotel, so we could make the most of the day. The front desk gave use the name and directions to an authorized Honda repair shop. Understanding the directions and trying to find the place was an adventure all in it self. We drove a lot further than the directions said but we found the repair place. It was a busy little shop, but one of the guys came out right away and took a look at the bike. In just a few minutes Peter came over with an estimate in his hands. $32 USD! I asked Peter if I was hearing him right. We couldn’t believe it. “They will replace the ... read more
October 7th 2009
Day 6 Oct 6th The crash Well I might as well just get it out of the way. Today wasn’t great. We had a terrible crash on the scooter and Peter was left with significant road rash. It could have been a lot worse. At dinner tonight we agreed to the fact that if there was on coming traffic we would have become Balinese road kill. We were about 30 minutes into our trip to Uluwatu Temple. The roads to this village are narrow and windy in most spots. The area offers such an amazing flavor of the Balinese culture. The streets are full of old architecture and local elders tending to their stores. I was taking in the sights snapping pics as we drove. Peter made a sound, I looked up and we were in ... read more
October 6th 2009
Day 5 Oct 7th Benoa Bay and the snaggle tooth. The day started with breakfast at the resort. Peter and I rented a motorbike. 5 days for $22 USD. Panic and fun all rolled into one! Driving on the other side of the street takes a lot of getting used to. We went North to Tanjung Benoa. This area is a fishing village and the local economy thrives on tourists who want to go out to try to catch the big one or those who want the thrill of parasailing and jet skiing. We had a great time weaving in and out of the villages. We really got a taste of the local lifestyle. On thing a little freaky is there seemed to be a bit of a Muslim influence in this area. There was a ... read more
October 6th 2009
Day 4 Today is our first full day at Nusa Dua. We opted for the breakfast buffet at the resort. We felt it was pricey at about $7.50 pp. We have been used to a deluxe complementary breakfast being brought to our room for the last few days. I guess we have gotten spoiled. The menu options are a lot different also. The Balinese eat a “porrege” for breakfast that looks a lot like a thick rice soup. It is tasteless, white and they offer choices you can add in to your taste. The add ins are things such as cilantro, croutons, salt cured onions, dried mushrooms and a thick teriyaki sauce. Different because there is nothing sweet to add in. There is also the fresh fruit, yogurt and omelets. Thank God! Today we opted to ... read more
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