Didn't get to Bali last year as I just new something was up and had no interest in even looking at going anywhere, every year we go away. Well things turned out I was right sadly my dad died one year ago on the 7th march,so I am going on my own on the 8th march for 12 days. Hubby has opted to stay home and given that last time 2nd night in he badly sprained his anckle (pissed I might add) maybe its a good idea. We have homemade gift/permission vouchers in our house. So thats what I got for my birthday not that I need permission for anything. So here it was in writing go have a holiday. Well after many hours searching the web Virgin decided to send an email for cheap launching fares back out of Brisvagas direct to bali great here it was $530 return incl tax. No hesitation was needed and I booked, my daughter was mortified that I was also leaving her home, ah hello you are starting a job in march and thats when Im off. Both you and dad can look after each other the house and cat sit. Hate to see what has happened when I return. Which brings me back to our vouchers since hubby has been so supportive I will be leaving him a gift/permission voucher to get his Buell. He has been on about getting another motorbike, great I thought the harley days were over (he did sell it to buy our house) ah no such luck he is dead set serious. Hopefully will be staying at Besakih in sanur have stayed befor but when I emailed they quoted me $75 oz per night not happy jan I am still waiting for a reply if I don't here from them I will just have to wing it and find somewhere to stay.If staying at the besakih or somewhere close I go to hardys to get water and things I need.Opposite besakih to the left I change my money, if not there also opposite besakih turning right and heading down towards randys cafe(very cheap) is a proper I think government money changer. While in bali I will be looking at Dolphin leather,lembi leather and aristo collection for bike jackets and boots, some how the old ones dont fit anymore I think they shrunk in the wash.Hubby has also had the same problem. Will be getting another tattoo up on my shoulder which will read I will love you until the day I die. This is for my wonderful hubby.Gettin my hair done not sure where as yet,plan on a visit to miracle clinic I hope they live up to there name not sure what Ill get done there either. Going to a dentist in kuta that does excellent veneers look out credit card, I have been twice to Dr Rudy 1st visit was a root canal and two fillings which I was very happy with. However when I went back to get another filling and look at getting some more work done I was very dissappointed with his service and felt very rushed the filling was very rough even though I was happy to come back at a later stage. Have orders from daughter to go to frankies and maggies for handbags, will also get some sarongs made the ones that a sewn up the front and shaped with no tassels and you can tie them or put the nice coconut clip type thing in the front. Will go to climax and get another two pairs of bathers made will get the fabric from alta moda, just a little hint I get a little pocket sewn inside the bathers bottoms which is closed with valcro so when in the pool you can keep some money there if need be for the drinks bar or restuarant without having to traps back to your room or worry about your bag. Will also be going up to ubud for a shopping day have a spa and dinner there then home to where ever I will be staying. Dvds are also on the list.I visit ketuts fixed priced shop first to get an idea of prices.In melasti street heading towards legian st on the right not sure of the name is a shop that has larger mens clothes will check this out for hubby.I also visit two fixed priced shops at the markets in sanur. Hopefully will have time to do a cooking school lesson early morning one is what I would like to do.Will also visit bali stone to see what nice pots and a water fountain I can find, this will also depend on shipping back to Brisvegas just not to sure about this one.I was also planning on getting some rings redone but after the not so good reports I will have to rethink this option. I use the bluebird taxi I just seem to find most of the drivers very good.Hope to have plenty of massages,drinks and eats.Well thats it for now. Might do a JBR when I return.
Take care to all and always have a safe and happy trip.