Bali

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Hey All
Have finally arrived in Sydney and have a pc that really has broadband, not just pretending, like the one at the hotel in Bali.
And what can I say about Bali, it was awesome. Hotel, weather (30 all week), room, facilities, service, food, even the gym, was fantastic. We had a really chilled week in Bali, the main aim being to get over the jetlag before arriving in Sydney (and maybe get a bit of a tan (or sunburn in Laz's case!!))
We ventured out mid week in Bali, for a bit of fun and a bit of culture. 1st, white water rafting down the Ayung River. The water level was fairly low but there were a few rapids in places and our tour certainly knew how to hit them. We were sharing the raft with a Japanese couple, unfortunately the girl was a right wuss, and this made or guide want to throw us all about more, no complaints from me n Laz. Only one hair raising moment and we almost lost the Japanese girl, but Laz stretched to the rescue, a really good move for her, and just hilarious for us at the back. The scenery was just amazing going down the river, as seen in the pics.
The walk back up to the restaurant for lunch was quite hard going, Laz coming close to his 1st, and hopefully only, coronary!
In the afternoon we headed off to see Monkey Forest and 2 temples, the 2nd being Tanah Lot, a famous sea temple. Again, I think the pictures will do it more justice than any words.
So then, the rest of the week was spent at the hotel and by the pool, soaking up the rays and before we knew it, we were heading back to the airport for our flight to Sydney. Arrived at the hostel in Sydney at 0930 (currently 9hrs ahead of UK) but have only been making plans for the next few days so nothing to report on that front yet.
Enjoy the pics, feel free to leave any messages/comments, and don't forget to log on the blog, that way you can get updates emailled to you, saves you having to check up on it.
Tc xxx

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Photos

Staying in paradise
The hotel pool

First meal in Bali
Just for you Nige, Nasi Goreng

Rather chilly waterfall
But had to be done

Monkey Forest
bite me!!

1st temple
Think I'll stick to Pilates

Tanah Lot
Famous sea temple

Surfs up
The waves to left of the temple

Anyone for surfing...
The waves to the right of the temple

The Tag Asri Flip
Mmm, fruit n vodka in the same drink

Sunburn much, oww
And that was by day 2!!!

Now thats how you sunbathe
Not bad for a weeks "work"

Comments

[Nigel]

OMG
Certainly a difference in tan's their people!!! Laz the human lobster.

[si and cat]

UnLucky Bastards stuck in downtown N.A
Hi guys Looks amazing from the photos u lucky gits laz looks just like a lobster! Glad ur having an amazing time and look forward to hearing from u soon take care guys love from the wades in NA

[Leanne]

Looks Fantastic
Well, it looks like you've got the tan pff to a good start! Glad you enjoyed Bali I know you were looking forward to chillin out. The trips only gonna get better, enjoy! Don't forget us in chilly Devon x

[Caswell]

Jealous!!!!
You'll never regret your decision to go.......our trip has been put back til March ish now...cannot wait. Have an awesome time in Oz, Sydney Harbour is amazing x