Bali Pre-Trip
Back in April, I was already thinking of summer holiday vacation..YEAY!! school holiday is coming.
So I sat down one day and came out with a list possible destinations.Did a research on a few destinations
First up, Tioman (Malaysia). I was facinated by the pictures of crystal clear blue waters and sandy beaches..
Then the thought of going back to Phuket (Thailand) excites me..Went there the last time but only spend 3 days there..so many things to do, so little time. Bangkok and Krabi also came to mind.Unexpectedly, Sabah came in to the picture after watching a documentary Dugong and Din ( good documentary btw) .I was intrigued by the beauty of this island somewhere in Borneo (anyone knows the name of the island??)
While googling and comparing airfares, I stumbled upon what i'd call the BALI miracle (grins followed by a sinister laughter..hahah) Went to AA website and saw this promo. 2-way(SG-BALI-SG) tix for only SGD$50!!!
For a student with a tight budget,this IS a miracle i tell u. : )...
I got REALLY exicited and started to make the flight bookings.My fingers ran on the keyboard as fast Husain Bolt sprinting on the track. YEAY! Booking done 9 AUG to 14 AUG to Bali. On hindsight, WHY THE HELL Bali is not in my list...stoopid me!
The next few months went to research on Bali,borrowed guide books and ever dependable Google.And tell you what, BTF offers the best answers to my questions..Big thanks to you guys! :D. With all the infos I crafted out THE BALI PLAN. Good news I'm goin to Bali,bad news travelling solo & newbie...
THE BALI PLAN
Stay @ Tunjung Bali Inn thnx to GaryD's recommendation (not sure if they are available....hmm..)
Day 1: Find a stay, massage n Apache Reggae Bar (can't wait for this!)
Day 2: Kuta Kuta & more Kuta (shopping and vespas!! tuban n legian)
Day 3:Ubud n Jimbaran
Day 4:Tanah Lot n Uluwatu
Day 5:Kuta Kuta & more Kuta (shopping and vespas!! legian & Seminyak) mayb Denpasar
Day 6: Flying back home :(
Since travelling solo I'm gonna try the MotorTaxi service (from any place to another place < 25km only 10k rp)
I dun mind tipping those riders for long distance travel though,pity them. And of course buses...and No to bemos..haha...Exploring Kuta will be on foot(hopefully I can last walking around for a day in the tropical sun)
One of the days i might also visit a long distant relative,have a chat and some kopi..hehe ..hopefully can have a chance to visit his village and live the kampong lifestyle..
This trip will only give me a chance to have a quick "glance" and "feel" of Bali.Hopefully i'll be back here the next school holiday to explore other parts of Bali,with the help of BALI miracle (praying hard for it to happen again..hehe).
Can't wait to write my 1st JBR.. :)
5 days left and counting down..Bali here I come!!