So, we're back from Bali having had the most wonderful time (the girls produced this artwork, together with lots more, upon their return). The first 3 nights we stayed in Sanur with friends who are living there for a year or so. Easter Sunday, we went to Ku de Ta. Beautiful panoramic views out to sea...
delicious food and a very distinctive interpretation of the Easter Bunny - best we leave it there I think! Pickle & Betsy had fun with their friends doing various craft activities and having cartoon sketches of themselves done.
Monday, we went to Waterbom. Brilliant fun was had by all. Pickle surprised everyone, especially herself, by going on both the Boomerang and SuperBowl rides and loving them. I think Mr W was delighted to have a partner in crime. I tried the Macaroni - not nice - dark, fast and more dark - aaah! In the end, Betsy and I settled on Raft River as our favourite. A little bit of speed, lots of splashing and a big woosh at the end - very genteel in comparison to the others.
Afterwards, we all went out for a delicious supper in one of the cafes in the side streets just behind the beach. I can't remember exactly how much it cost, but it was less than £20 for 8 of us, including beer - amazing!
On Tuesday, we left our friends and went up to Ubud. We stayed in the most beautiful place De Ubud Vilas & Spa and were truly pampered. Bliss. Whilst there, we explored the covered market, the breathtaking rice terraces at Tegallangtang...
the Monkey Forest (we took an executive decision not to go in because the monkeys are so used to people that they can be quite intimidating - see the chap in the red shorts)...
a traditional Balinese dance - our favourite was the Legong Trance, literally mesmeric...
And, in what appears to be the continuation of a developing pattern, we found the most divine restaurant ever. (I'm sure I made a note of the name, but for the life of me I can't find it - if I do, I'll let you know, sorry).Found it - it's called the Bibianu Cafe. Over looking rice fields at the back (the perfect backdrop to a mojito or 2 I found), we had the most delicious food yet, for about £10 a head. Beautifully presented, I think you'll agree...
Followed by some absolutely delicious puddings...
Throughout the whole meal, we were accompanied by this chap - no idea what he is, but the noise he makes is very distinctive, and sounds remarkably like a kazoo - initially, we thought it was someone messing around!
And then on Friday morning, Mr W got up very early to climb Mount Batur with a friend, something he did 17 years ago! Once again, the views were spectacular...
We all had a fabulous time, but it was good to come back to Singapore, our home from home, with all it's efficiency and order. We were out of the airport within 40 minutes of landing - can't recall that happening back home!
Have a lovely week everyone. xx
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