http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Asia , Indonesia , Bali en-us Wed, 25 Nov 09 15:30:26 +0000 Wed, 25 Nov 09 15:30:26 +0000 So we left Japan after a quick day of fish and sightseeing and were off on the longest travel days. We flew from Tokyo Japan to Hanoi Vietnam. We arrived in Hanoi at about 1030pm local time and not having Visa's we were planning on spending the night in the airport. After about and hour and a half of negotiating with the immigration officer on duty we were allowed to stay in the airport overn http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Ubud/blog-454358.html Arrived at Kuta Townhouse around 1ish after a little of a nightmare for the driver trying to navigate the gang between the two poppies Irsquom not 100 sure hersquod been down there before either as he is from Sanur.First impressions for me of the Townhouses......all I could think of what are all the rave reviews about This was not really what I was expecting. Looking out from the reception http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Kuta/blog-454323.html At first sight the title above seems to be written in Gibberish. That is for people living outside of Indonesia and Malaysia. The only thing I did was use some words in lsquoBahasa Indonesiarsquo the standard language of Indonesia.Because of the Dutch colonization many Dutch words were readily taken into the Indonesian language. The title has two of them lsquokokirsquo is derived from http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Ubud/blog-454309.html Its holiday time once again for me Irsquom off to Bali for 7 days with Lisa Jenny Jennyrsquos sister Christine. We got really cheap fares to Bali with Air Asia when they first started flying from Perth to Denpasar. As this is my 3rd holiday this year the girls agreed to go lsquobudgetrsquo so after lots of searching on the Internet I came up with the Tegal Sari in Ubud and the Kuta T http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Ubud/blog-454141.html To say we have been tardy in posting a blog would be an understatement I will therefore attempt to cover the last month or so and keep it concise...sort of.Over the past few weeks we a traveled to Bali for 4 fun filled jam packed days with Mike Rita b Debated our job situation here in Australia at nauseum c Started to plan our trip to the final destination home d welcomed Dani Sheena' http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Nusa-Dua/blog-453839.html Anantara Seminyak Resort Spa BaliAwaken to the rustle of a sea breeze through coconut palms. Toast the worldfamous Seminyak sunsets from your private balcony. Dive into fabled Balinese culture and unique island discoveries from your luxurious Bali resort outpost on the island's most soughtafter stretch of shore. Anantara's Bali resort at Seminyak features 59 suites of approximately 80 square http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Seminyak/blog-453585.html I have travelled to Bali many times and have sponsored a family there for 30 years After reading Elizabeth Gilberts book Eat Pray Love I wanted to meet with Ketut Liyer the 9th generation Healer and Medicine man she wrote about in the book.I emailed Elizabeth and she gave me some details of how to find him but also asked me to visit Yayasan Bumi Sehat. www.bumisehatbali.org. This is a birthin http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Ubud/blog-453568.html Monty is about to trade me in if I donrsquot stop snapping photos but this first part of Bali has been so breathtaking my eye might as well be superglued to my camera for convenience. And Irsquom a Smith.. Irsquom pretty sure itrsquos in my genetic makeup right familyWe arrived in Bali on November 7th completely out of fuel. Requiring us at the airport before 4 am in Bangkok aft http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Ubud/blog-453505.html Hello all sorry it's been ages since my last travel update just one of those stereotypical having too much fun doing a whole lot of nothing excuses. But now upon reflection I there has been much to discuss so let's get to itWhen last we left our crew was spliting up for a bit to have some time to chill apart. When you travel with the same people day after day every minute together you see http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Kuta/blog-453105.html Sorry about my tardiness again. Time just gets away on you when you are having a blast. I will keep this a short update for numerous reasons. The first being there is lots to catch up on. The second is that I do not feel well.Nov 3rdHung out at the guest house because everyone was super sore from the massive 9 km trek up the mountain. 2 of our group over exerted themselves and were puking much of http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Kuta/blog-453016.html Bali 6th November 2009Having 'done' Myanmar David decided to look at where AirAsia fly to from Bangkok. Bali came up as ridiculously cheap so we just had to go. Added to which Ann wanted to be somewhere exotic for her 60th so Bali seemed to fit the bill perfectly. Overnighted at the very comfortable if strangely named Great Residency airport hotel at Bangkok we arrived in Bali to yet another h http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Sanur/blog-453001.html Ok. Waar was ik gebleven. Nha Trang ontvluchtten ja. De typhoon kwam richting Vietnam en ik wilde dus zo snel mogelijk weg. Vliegen ging niet omdat alles afgezegd was en de trein kon ik pas 2 dagen later nemen. Ik geen zin om nog eens 13 uur in een slaapbus te zitten dus bleef ik maar twee dagen extra. Uit wat verhalen maakte ik op dat ik Saigon toch niet leuk zou vinden dus ik vond het prima. I http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Kuta/blog-452555.html What is life all about these questions are veryvery precious.when these questions dawn in your mindonly then your life begins Butwhen these questions come into your mind don't be in a hurry to get an answer.Those who know will not tel you and those who tell don't know sowhat is most important is introspection about one's own life and how to improve the quality of lifethis intention itself http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/blog-451651.html Bali is a wonderful island you can find the excellent combination between culture and modern style here. I really enjoyed it. http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/blog-450636.html 1 Jun 2009 me and Yen was in Kuta Bali for a 9 days trip. I like Bali because it is a beutiful island and full of art works. We reahed late evening but able to have a good dinner in Vilarisi Hotel. 2nd day we went for a one day trip around Kuta and ended at Uluwatu the beutful sunset. 3rd day in Ubud. I like Tanah Lot Temple. It is amazing.Our journey going up to Kintamani on the 5th day. In i http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Kuta/blog-449881.html Day 13It is our last day in Lovina. Mogley will be picking us up at 200 so we can make our way back to Ubud.One thing Lovina is known for are the dolphins. You canrsquot leave without seeing them. For 60000 Rh per person we booked the dolphin tour. The wake up call is at 530 am and we are to be in the lobby at 6. We were with one other couple in a small ldquotraditionalrdquo boat. They ar http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/blog-448234.html Paulrsquos Thoughts on Ubud Bali IndonesiaUbud is just like Asheville. Sometimes sitting in a restaurant in Ubud is just like sitting in a restaurant in Asheville. Same food huge delicious organic salads burritos veggie burgers mixed veggie bowls with rice and tahini sauce. Lots of tofu. Same food as health foody Asheville. Then there are the same folks sitting around us. In Malays http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Ubud/blog-447222.html Balirsquos idyllic location constant warm temperature and welcoming people have made it a key destination for travellers from all over the world.Where is itBali is one of the Indonesian islands set in the Indian Ocean just 8 degrees south of the equator. It is popular for romantic breaks honeymoons and weddings as well as being a key surfing destination.Where can I stayBali is a haven of w http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/blog-447149.html Well after having spent a few days here I am starting to get the reason why people love it here. The people are very nice and will always welcome you with a smile and a Hello. I really am happy with my move to the second hotel Ubud Terrace as it puts me much nearer everything. It so clean and quiet. The garden is beautiful and well maintained. I go into my room in the afternoon and they have http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Ubud/blog-446816.html 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. Itrsquos safe. She told me she is divorced her kids are grown and she feels comfortable going to Bali by herself because of http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Indonesia/Bali/Lovina/blog-446377.html