Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel And Suites

... place had changed so much that it was completely unrecognisable to her now. It was extremely busy with package holidaymakers and very heavy traffic. It seemed more like Benidorm than Bali and we decided not to hang around for too long. We had read that the resort of Seminyak is home to the coolest bars and clubs on the island, so we decided to spend the night there. We found a really nice hotel room with a big marble bathroom complete with sunken bath and a lovely swimming pool for ...

... during his knowledge talks.  Sri Sri is a cool guy...very wise...very kind and compassionate..visibly practices and lives his knowledge.  As a reference point, I'll compare him to the Dalai Lama.  Very different men, but with similar qualities and similar teachings/messages.   The retreat was magical.  First of all because it was in Bali and the natural surroundings are unbelievably beautiful (compared to my last one which was on the campgrounds in Cupertino Mountains ...

When the plane was landing in Taipei on Friday morning, I didn't want to depart the plane. I just wanted to continue on and on and never have to get out. Which is quite contrary to the point of this adventure travel trip. I felt stuck between wanting to stay in my old ways or go out and try something new. When I did emerge the plane, I felt like a lost 10-year child traveling around in the airport, alone for the first time. Luckily, being seated near the front of economy ...

... permi de voir toute la vallee. Un spectacle grandiose et parfois mysterieux puisque les nuages gambadaient et rampaient au pied des majesteuses montagnes. Sans oublie que Mr. Bromo fume de plus belle. Nous sommes retourner voir notre grand cendrier du Bromo accompagne du quebecois et du malais. Ils ont eu le plaisir de faire le tour du cratere, et nous, le plaisir de les regarder disparaitrent dans la boucanne. Je les ai suivie avec la longue vue. Tout semblait tres cool pour ...

... beer we have found is 13,000 Rp for a large (620 ml) bottle of Anker beer. This can be found on Poppies I at a nice open-air establishment called Warung Bali Agung. We have also found some great deals for meals. There is a place called "Under the Mango Tree" on any alley very close to us where the most expensive dish they serve is 7,000 Rp. They have a great fried vegetables dish (that was actually more of a vegetable soup) at 5,000 Rp that I really liked and ...

... that felt that i was gonna die several times, and he didn't get a tip! Still a bit shaken, we alighted at the lobby. We were welcomed by the hotel staff with orchid leis and a gong was sounded as we entered. We were asked to be seated in one of the couches and we filled out our check-in cards while smoking and the staff waited on us. It was a smooth, impressive and efficient check in. We chatted with our concierge and he was very ...

... puffs out smoke and steam. Nevertheless, there are luxury restaurants lining the opposite rim where you can enjoy lunch within the danger zone for any further eruptions!! (#6) Bali is a land of a thousand temples. This one is Ulan Batur (#7) which is being faithfully tended by local villagers (#8). We attended a dance performance which featured a fantastic solo by the Barong Monster (#9). The story ...

... was het aftellen naar de terugreis in uren begonnen. Ik ging op tijd naar bed, in de hoop de verkoudheid een beetje eruit te kunnen slapen. Het bleek de volgende ochtend niet veel geholpen te hebben, hoewel de mist in mijn hoofd wel een beetje opgeklaard was. Tijd om nog even dit laatste blogje op het internet te schrijven en dan mijn tas te gaan pakken, wat te gaan eten en met de taxi naar het vliegveld. Pas op Nederland, ik ben over 29 uur weer terug! Hahaha!

... then in the evening - yes 'Good Evening'. But they are so polite and nice - you have to respond. So later today I am treating myself to 5 hours of pampering in the spa including a massage, body scrub, facial, reflexology and a milk bath - cant wait...!!! Oh Happy Easter! And I'm having problems accessing hotmail from here so I havent seen my emails since last tuesday - will try when I get to Singapore....

... and the access road into the villa in Jimbaran was dark and creepy. The villa was the typical Bali villa and was dimly litted but the staff was all lined up to give us the warm welcome. We ordered MacDonalds takeaway as were too tired to go out. Macs in Bali - what a meal... The next morning, though, was glorious - breakfast in the garden , beside the pool, a beautiful scenery of the myriad colorful bouganvillas and the faraway in the ...