Trying to finish my report with this chapter but its funny how you keep remembering things once you post. Had Helgi deliver 140 DVD's to us when we were at the Niksoma. Very nice young man, very impressed with his service and manner. Our friends also used him after they saw what we had. No problems so far.
Moved from Lovina to Sanur on day 8. Stayed at Besakih for 4 nights. Brenton not initially impressed. Were given a horrible room at front of property opposite Lazer bar, was small and enclosed and felt claustrophobic. Quick trip to reception and moved to bungalow with no problems. Besakih is very tired but someone posted today that they are about to renovate the rooms so maybe better next year. The staff are great and all remember your name. Mr Brenton, Mr Brenton how are you?; we heard on a regular basis and this swayed his opinion. Great position and the girls on the beach are great for massages and like.
Had booked WW rafting with Leo at Aussie Bali café (200,000rp). Somehow booking mixed up as our friends were staying at Kuta and they ended up at the Agung river near Ubud and we are at the other river near KungKlung. They offered to transfer us but that would take 1.5 hours so we didn't bother. Went down river on our own with two guides. Lots of locals bathing and washing clothes along way and we had some great conversations and laughs as we passed by. Both rivers very low and we got stuck on lots of rocks but we had a ball. Others had to climb the 300 steps at the end while we only had about 15.
Also went to Lembongan Island from Sanur with our friends with Island Explorer. Cloudy day and huge seas (? 4m swells), at times it felt like the fun ship would be swamped. ?'d a couple of times when the fun would start but eventually the seas subsided and we had a great day snorkelling, banana boat riding and swimming. Great lunch on the boat )excellent spring rolls) and a quick trip to the Coconuts resort for a cocktail before braving the return trip. Paid $45US.
Was due to go to Ubud for one night but having already moved three times couldn't be bothered. Rang Bounty but couldn't get in a night early so went to the White Rose for one night. Room more than adequate and pool area nice. Moved into the Bounty on Tuesday, thought about walking our luggage down Poppies 2 but the thought of struggling down with two large suitcases too much so got a cab. Being Kuta we had to go right around the block but only cost about 8000. Had great meal at Kori as usual, ate at Goshas, Nero's, Poppies and several other places. Had a wonderful meal at Drops restaurant at the Case Padma Suites on Jl Padma. Had great fun with street sellers.
Had two bad days with the trots. Not Bali belly just a reaction to the excess spices,fruit and alcohol. I get it every time. Feel fine but can't get far away from a toilet. Got fed up after two days and took Suttons Bali Belly Buster that the Bounty have for sale in the rooms. Miracle stuff could feel it working straight away and right as rain next morning. www.suttonssolutions.com
The bottle says it is 99.98 pure silver in pure spring water and made in Australia. Cost $10 for the bottle but worth every cent. Even bought a spare bottle for next time, as I haven't seen it anywhere else.
Visited Geneva but didn't buy much, plenty of wooden stuff but not much else of interest. Good sales at Ramayana so stocked up on underwear for us both. Had a wonderful time as usual and can't wait to return next year with a whole bunch of first-timers. Our four friends loved Bali and will return again with us next year. Till next time...............Kim J