Sweet Memories of Bali

Bali Island, Indonesia- one of the smallest perhaps the extraordinary and unique culture of the islands. With 2K square miles of fertile lands which beautifully cultivated. Great Sandy beaches, romantic sunset, paddy fields, tremendous temples, arts and lifestyles. Its gorgeous!

Travel Destination: Bali Island, Indonesia (DPS)
Passengers : Sky & Frank
Travel Period: 5 D 4N

Day 1-15th Oct 06

Take off from LCCT (Low Class Carrier Terminal-oops) by Air Asia, now everyone can fly and sit anywhere you can! Depart on time with full flight passenger with most of them are Indonesians immigrants. Most of the locals Malaysians are couple. Both of us are among the last queue. *courtesy for senior citizents especially. Lucky we still get to sit next to each other when step into the Airbus 320. Depart:1640 Arrival:1940.

We landed at Ngurah Rai Airport and already can feel the mood of the unique of Bali. After immigration routine check, we straightly take the cab to our first destination. The town of "Ubud" we pay for Rp100 000 (RM40) for the cab fares. At Ubud, we ONS (One Nite Stay) at Tunjung Bungalow which is not the 5 star villa but still comfy and clean. The most important here now is to get laid after long journey. Majority of the guests are the whites and the place sourounded by the beautiful Bali concept landscape and the environment so damn peacefull.

We had dinner nearby the place where we get to know Ms Chiyomi Kurosawa, a japanese women that travel from Japan and stay in Bali to learn the Balinese Traditional Dances. She cant speak english at all, and surprisingly we communicate in Bahasa Indonesia and we really enjoy the night! which were only 3 of us sitting at the cafe that almost end the business hour. After the warmest chatt, we waived goodbye to Chiyomi, we both walked back to the bungalow and "sleep" all night long.

Bad experience: we spend money by travel with KLIA Express from Bandar Tasik Selatan in order to get a rapid transportation to the airport. In the middle of the way, the "fastest" train suddenly slowing down and stop for a few minutes. The intercom speaker announced that the service was disturbed by a unidentified caused that makes the trip to the airport delayed few minutes. WTF!!i was just about to feel the excitement with the speed..after few minutes interrupted, the train moved to the airport with not at the maximum speed!At least, so thankfull we safely arrived at the KLIA and manage to get the transit coach to the LCCT.


Day 2-16th Oct 06

When we woke up early in the morning, the lovely traditional bali breakfast was served at the balcony outside. I dont know how to describe the simple but wonderful taste dish they made. It kind of toast filled with fresh banana inside. Served together with hot Bali tea and fruits. Even its very simple but so memorable taste.

The owner of the Tunjung Bungalow was very friendly and humble. He introduce us his family members including his 2 cutie kids. After breakfast, we went for the "offering" ceremony by the family for the prosperous life at the family's "Rice Field". I was amazed by the view of the beautifull rice plants which I never step or touch it before. *Eventhough in Malaysia also hav a big land of rice field at Kedah!Hehe! The owner's 2 kiddie were not so friendly at first and when we joined for the ceremony. Running all over the place, screamed out loud and show us a temper face. Then later, the boy is such a playfull and naughty to us.

Offering at d rice field, Ubud

*Sky n Frank are busy posing not focusing for the offering

After back from the "offering" trip, we hav a chatt with the owner about the interesting places in Bali and he offered us a good bargain for the guide. Most of the deal we use d $USD not Rupiah. So, after we had a MoU we get packed and ready to travel to the north which will takes around 2 hours journey by car. While we wait for the car and the driver, we spent time play around with his kiddy which suddenly become more friendly and cute.

*Frank, really loves to play with kids.

We leave the Ubud town and heading to north of the Island called Lovina Beach.

*as noticed that I'll take so long to complete my post in my blog. So I decided to post this and will continue with the next post. Hope you all can wait, I've been so "snail" when blogging.Hehehe..

End of Part 1