Three of us met for a debriefing session on Tuesday.
All good.
Recapping....
We arrived in Bali via Jetstar JQ35, 24th April.
Hire car service met us at airport and not planned by me, I drove back to Legian following him on motor bike. Avanza not APV.
Checked in to SuriWathi in Jl Sahadewa, Legian. Full occupancy most of the time we were there.
Attended Anzac Day ceremony at Australian Consulate in Denpasar.
Shopped for the next few days.
Some rain, high humidity, hot days.
Visited Suzy and Sammy. He has lost a lot of weight. More controversy over moving spots, but hopefully settled down now, Sadly shade trees were cut down on the beachfront and palm trees planted to allow better views for hotels.
Visited sponsor school in Sobangan, about one hours drive north of Legian. If you are interested in sponsoring a child and having the opportunity to meet the child and in time possibly develop relationship with family, this Rotary program is outstanding. Costs you au$130pa (tax deductible) to cover all costs for child, books, clothes etc.
Shopped along Tegallalang strip, visited Ubud Birthing centre.
Spent 3 nights at Vila Shanti in Sanur, beachfront hotel, recently renovated. We all loved our peaceful time in Sanur. Hired bikes and road along the beach path.
Turned in to the Mangroves off the Sanur bypass road and found we had access to Serangan/Turtle Island. You used to have to go there by boat, they have reclaimed lots of land. Visited the Turtle conservation site where they aim to teach more Balinese the importance of conserving the endangered turtles. The area is almost set back in time, rural with fishing village.
Jetstar flight home was uneventful as I slept from before takeoff to half hour from landing, except I could hear the damn screaming children! I wore shades on my eyes and I think that helps.
Landed 7.20am, home way down south (1.5hr drive) by 10am.
Another fun trip to Bali, great company, beautiful Balinese smiles and people.
Excess on Jetstar. If you phone Jetstar from Bali using Simpati here is the number 01017 61 3 9347 0091.
The 01017 prefix is for Simpati sim cards only. I did have to wait a long time, so at 11c per minute, no big deal. Jetstar office is open 24 hours, but when we tried to ring at 10pm Bali time, no-one answered after 35 minutes, so I hung up. I guess limited staff after hours.
+61 3 9347 0091 if you use your Au sim card.
I couldn't for the life of me find how to increase luggage allowance on their website. (Any hints appreciated for next time).
Cost au$12 to prebook per kg and $24 if ‘stung' at the Denpasar airport. We phoned Jetstar Australia and prebooked 50kg. Am pleased we did as luggage was weighed and compared with allowance. We may have snuck through a few extra kg too without being charged.
Jetstar meals on flight to Bali are $12. I think I have previously paid $18 to prebook meals