Day 1
It was our first time in Bali. We touched down mid noon-ish and were greeted by the hustle and bustle of tourists and tour agents at the airport. The weather was HOT. As we got out of the arrival hall, we spotted our hotel driver carrying the hotel signboard with a big smile on his face. His name was Nyoman and served us cold towels and water as soon as we got into the car. Day 1 and i'm already feeling good about this place.
It was our first time in Bali. We touched down mid noon-ish and were greeted by the hustle and bustle of tourists and tour agents at the airport. The weather was HOT. As we got out of the arrival hall, we spotted our hotel driver carrying the hotel signboard with a big smile on his face. His name was Nyoman and served us cold towels and water as soon as we got into the car. Day 1 and i'm already feeling good about this place.
The drive to our villa in Ubud took slightly longer than an hour due to the traffic on the road. Nyoman gave us a brief history of the culture of Bali and shared with us the meaning of his name - which is 3rd child. To those who've read eat, pray, love would already know by now how this works. In Bali, parents name their children according to sequence:
1st child: Wayan
2nd child: Made
3rd child: Nyoman
4th child: Ketut
As for the fifth child, it goes back to Wayan again. and the process repeats itself..
So Nyoman was asking us questions on how long we were here for, where we were going, where we're from, what we do back home and etc. He even showed us a picture of his family. Was a bit worried about this over-friendly driver of ours, but as we spent more days in Bali, you find out that everyone, even the hotel receptionist or shopkeepers ask you the same thing.They are just simply. friendly.
1st child: Wayan
2nd child: Made
3rd child: Nyoman
4th child: Ketut
As for the fifth child, it goes back to Wayan again. and the process repeats itself..
So Nyoman was asking us questions on how long we were here for, where we were going, where we're from, what we do back home and etc. He even showed us a picture of his family. Was a bit worried about this over-friendly driver of ours, but as we spent more days in Bali, you find out that everyone, even the hotel receptionist or shopkeepers ask you the same thing.They are just simply. friendly.
We reached our villa and again were greeted by big, friendly smiles. As i walked into the villa, i fell in love. Will let the pictures do the talkin:
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| Entrance to River villa |
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| Outdoor living room |
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| Bedroom |
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| Outdoor bath tub |
Mr C was saying: "oh dear, I really doubt i'll be able to top this for our honeymoon."
Me: "it's ok, we can come back here again!!!" while running around the villa like a nutcase.
Little did we know that the next villa made both of us speechless.
Day 2
Woke up 7am for the Rice Paddy walk! Of course, after being on several holidays with Mr C, i've gotten used to the idea of waking up early for walks ~~ the things you do for love..
As we were on our way out of the villa, Mr C was snapping pictures and very excitedly called me over...
C: "Baby, look at this!!!"
Me: "What what?"
C: "This place is so romantic it makes even the bugs fall in love!!!"
So anyways - RICE PADDY WALK! lots of greeeeeeen scenery for your viewing pleasure...
By 11am, we passed by a cute little shack right in the middle of the rice paddy, which serves delicious, healthy, organic meals.
The view was, needless to say, superb and food so delicious that to my surprise, Mr C-arnivore gobbled up all the greens.
We got lost along the way and followed a different route back to Ubud main street, and was so glad to spend the rest of the day back in the villa.
Day 3
As we were on our way out of the villa, Mr C was snapping pictures and very excitedly called me over...
C: "Baby, look at this!!!"
Me: "What what?"
C: "This place is so romantic it makes even the bugs fall in love!!!"
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So anyways - RICE PADDY WALK! lots of greeeeeeen scenery for your viewing pleasure...
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| C's friend says Hi |
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| Nasi campur and red rice wine |
We got lost along the way and followed a different route back to Ubud main street, and was so glad to spend the rest of the day back in the villa.
Day 3
Woke up at 8am for our day tour!
The day ended with Wayan, our tour guide who was so nice to drive us to his house to have a better feel of how a Balinese house looks like on the inside. He even introduced us to his parents, brothers, wife and kids. The kids were constantly showing off their dance moves to us.
I <3 bali people!!!
Day 4
We moved to a different villa which, as mentioned before, left us speechless..
Next up: Seminyak
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Holy spring water outside of Goa Gajah |
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| One of the cave-houses in Rock Temple |
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| me and my rock |
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Tirta Empul - holy water purification (I) |
Our nice guide Mr Wayan!
I <3 bali people!!!
Day 4
We moved to a different villa which, as mentioned before, left us speechless..
View outside from the bedroom
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Needless to say, i jumped straight in  |
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| Babi guling at Ibu Oka - experiencing pork heaven before rushing back to the villa |
Next up: Seminyak
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