Can't believe I am sitting in front of a heater with two jumpers on, when only yesterday I was sitting at the pool bar.
Just got back yesterday from fantastic two weeks in Bali. Absolutely loved it. We stayed at the Patra bali, which was lovely. The rooms were very spacious and the pools were great. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. We had fantastic weather the whole time. Most days consisted of getting up and having a huge breakfast. Then over to the deck chairs to lounge by the pool. Then at lunch time swim over to the pool bar to have cocktails, bintangs, food. (i cant' understand why i put on 6 kilos) later in the afternoon we would walk into Kuta along the beach and do a bit of shopping and eat some more. The food was just delicious.
We did a couple of days trips, with a fabulous driver named Nyoman. Mobile no. 085237052659. He was great. Took us to Ubud, candi dasa, kintamani, Denpasar.
We had some leather coats, shoes and bags made at la risso. All good quality and fit great. Very friendly staff with free transport.
Som great restaurants we went to - Kori, T.J.'s, Fat Yogis, Green Garden, Pantai, Poppies.
I had two great 3hr spa treatments, one at Green garden and one at Melatsi. 3 hours of bliss.
I also use to have a message on the beach every day.
We did a day trip to Nusa Lembogan with Sail sensations, did bike riding, canoeing and snorkeling - fun day.
As for the shopping, I hadn't really planned to do any, but when you get over there and see how cheap everything is i coudn't help myself. As I mentioned I had a leather jacket made, two pairs of shoes, handbag and two pairs of pants. Purchased many DVD's, watches, sarongs etc.
It was just a fun, relaxing holiday. The people are so friendly and great to have a chat to learn more about eachother.
The food is great the places are great.
We are already starting to plan our next trip.
Thanks to everyone on the forum for advice and info.
I shall now go and put another jumper on and dream about having another bintang by the pool.