We didn't get a lot of sleep before our 4.50am AAsia flight from Perth, a mixture of excitement and last minute rushing after I had worked late . I was sure I was going to forget something as I drove to my sisters house as she lives only 15 mins by taxi from the international airport.
We were first to board the plane as everyone else was sitting back and finishing their food and drinks. We thought we would have a spare seat next to us but at the last minute we were joined by a NZ gentleman . He later told us it was his 40th birthday and because of a mix up with his NZ passport he had to miss his original flight and was now surprising his partner who was already in Bali and arriving the night before she expected him.
We landed 10 minutes early and cleared customs and immigration with only a quick glance at the frozen dim sims i had brought with me for the hotel owner where we were staying We were ready at the arrivals door by 8.50. No driver to be seen but Made did arrive 40 minutes later apologising for the traffic and roadworks that had caught him by surprise.
Check in to the Ugly Duckling Hotel was smooth and our room was ready. We later found out it was their worst room #14 but it was ok for what we wanted. Quick trip to the money changer and I had to meet the owner of the villa we are staying at in Dec. I had a look around the complex and one of the other villas as the Hijau was occupied at that time
and I finished paying Hans the rest of the money due. That sorted we decided to have brunch at Cafe Batu Jimbar. I decided on the chicken satay with urup vegetables and a tropical juice that was spiced with real ginger mmmm. My sister had the beef pho noodles and lime juice. Mine was fantastic but hers was a little spicy for her and a touch greasy too.
A trip to Hardy's for supplies and we were getting a bit silly plus my sister had developed a sinus migraine and we headed back to the room for a nanna nap. I was well rested after my two hours sleep but my sisters head was still throbbing. We decided on showed to freshen up and the head to the Sindhu beach market to check out some prices and the spa place I had read about. The market stalls are serious ly tired looking and I have never seen them so messy and neglected looking. Tootsies was fine but Jennie's was a bit so so.
We had dinner on the sand at the beach in the blowing gale winds. Might be the last time we do that. It cools the food down too fast. Although Bonsai is closed down you can still access the beach from the main road instead of taking the long way around. I had spring rolls plus bakmi goreng and my sister had chicken , cashews and broccoli with rice.
As my sisters head was still pounding we decided on an early night and finally had a chance to talk to the kids using face time. Ah in honor of a friend I finished the night with a gin and tonic. Mmmm Bali I am home
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