I had a big day planned.  Not big for the average Joe but when you are doing nothing, and have to do something, it’s big.  Morning routine as usual, plus a quick pool check – can’t help myself.  I saw tapeworm girl again at breakfast.  She is still here.  Turns out those weren’t her kids in the pool the other …

Another day of sloth gone past.  My holiday is almost over & I’ve done diddily squat!  I had lunch today at Massimo’s. They give you complimentary hot bread balls made of deep-fried pizza dough, reminiscent of doughnuts in taste. They are scrumptious.  I ordered a pan pizza with chicken & mushrooms, which came to the table sizzling. It …

I forgot to mention that Saturday was a ceremonial day in Bali for cars & motorbikes.  Many cars & bikes were decorated with palm-leaf woven designs.  Many people were at home washing their modes of transport for the ceremony said my taxi driver on the way to Kuta.  This explains why my trip to Discovery Plaza only took …

I am now nicely settled into Villa Puri Ayu & charmed with my accommodation.  The hotel is located down a small lane at the southern end of Sanur off Jl Cemara. It is lovely & quiet and I have been fulfilling my promise of sloth & relaxation.  My room overlooks the smaller of the two hotel pools.  It …

Off to Bali in October, so avidly reading the Bali Travel Forum again for tips & info. I love this forum, though managed to control my daily addiction for over a year. Great to see so many familiar monikers still imparting words of wisdom. First on the agenda – my list. I am a great …