Hey all im baaaak. Got back yesterday morning was a very tyring flight. The trip was excellent as it always is. The weather wasnt as nice as last year. Was mostly cloudy everyday but still hot i guess anything is better than the weather here! Our hotel was beautiful although a few minor problems with our toilet lol. The people are still as friendly as ever only came across one rude lady which i didnt come back to her shop. Bought lots of things mostly knick knack things this year because bought most of the good stuff last year like shell knecklaces, earings e.t.c. Although i got some great real billabong wallets from a shop in the Art Markets. Got two for 85 000 which is just awesome, got some real volcom boardies two for like 110 000. Not sure how they got them from the real billabong shop to her shop but not asking any questions....Went to a day trip to the Cumbasari markets in Desnpasar....someone reccomended it on here so decided to go for a little trip coz they said very cheap and good stuff. Anywayz we got to the bottom car park opened the door and the STENCH HIT US! It was the WORST WORST smell ive ever smelt!!!! Now bali has it smells but this one was just wrong. So we all looked at each other and decided to get the driver back after telling him we wanted to come to take us out of there...He thought it was hilarious! We asked him why he not tell us of the smell and he said "oh i thought u come already so i not say anything" He couldnt stop laughing all the way home, so i advise all of u if ur a person that is not a great fan of smells dont go toi the cumbasari markets!!!But it is bali and its all an experience i guess. We got some beautiful pearls at the ramayana shopping centre at denpasar. All the colours of the rainbow and all real. I got a few strings a pink and purple that are all strung in front of you and made to your size any left over they make cute little bracelet and earings to match. Ive got some pictures in anyone wants to have a look. Watched the Aussies win and loose soccer at Stadium cafe a great place to eat and watch local sport. Got some great surf clothes and big sizes too. Im probably a size 16 in aus and they had xl xxl xxxl for ladies singlet tops, shorts and sleevless tops. Also had many big sizes for mens clothes xl xxl xxxl xxxxl xxxxxl. So anyone wants some bigger clothes let me know ill tell u where that is. Went to Geneva which is full of very very cheap homestyle things like wooden place mats, statues, shells, franjapani candles, lamps anything you would need for your home. This was an excellent place to go and very very cheap. 3levels second and top are the best. Got my hair braided and nails done. Alwayz a great job done by Annie and Rosie outside ramayna hotels lobby next to mini mart. Pretty cheap too got both and toes done for 120 000 but might be hard to get them to that price but they do a really good job on extensions which is what i got. Tried a food place called Aian spice which is on the same street as stadium cafe in Kuta was delicous food. Anything asian like spring rolls, mongolian beef just tops there really cheap too. Had a few scary experiences with toilets on my holidays. Not a fan of the hoses coz have no idea how you use them and when your busting have no toiley paper or flushing button only a hose....you learn to hold on pretty good. I even went to one resteraunt and they want 3000 to use the toilet which is only like 40c but what if it was a hose lol Had some very funny convo's with the balinese people they really are all lovely and even though some might be a tad annoying they are so friendly and will do anything find anything you want to make a sale. Best time for shopping is always mornings coz they havnt had many or any customers and they will want a "good luck" sale to start them off for the day. Poppies two was probably my favourite shopping place got a lot of bargins and not as hard to barter with as the ppl in the Art markets. Lots of new Chanel and Guess bags in the stalls they are generally more expensive then the good old loui vitton but well worth it they look almost real and good quality. Got some leather made cheap nd good job at French Leather in Melasti st i think he is a balinese who has married and aussie so knows what you want and a fair price 2. Got some really nice paintings made up got some last yr but just as great this time. The painter is a really talentd guy with paintings from the traditional balinese dnacing ladies to cats, frogs fish franjapani paitnings they are just awesome. Was fantastic holiday once again got lots of bargins and quality things. Wish i was still ther awya from the cold weather here. Any questions or reccomendatins please feel free to email me at eftomim@hotmail.com look forward to talking to you