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Day 132 – Spa delights

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Cassandra

Ubud to Kuta, Bali (21.08.2013) Nina and I had our last full day together today. What started with the creepy delight of a fish spa yesterday (pictured, where fish nibble dead skin off your feet and legs) continued with pedicures … Continue reading →

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Day 131 – Crazy eyes

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Cassandra

Ubud, Bali (20.08.2013) Dance theatre show this evening. A bit overacted but I enjoyed the elaborate costumes, ringing music and especially the crazy, shifting eyes of the women. It’s amazing how much can be expressed by dancing with the eyes. … Continue reading →

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Day 130 – Monkey business

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Cassandra

Ubud, Bali (19.08.2013) Snapped these cheeky monkeys at the Monkey Forest in Ubud. Nina delighted in having a monkey crawl over her but I was too afraid of fleas and rabies to risk it. Man I’m getting old.

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Day 129 – Offerings

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Cassandra

Ubud, Indonesia (18.08.2013) It’s Nina’s birthday today but unfortunately she’s not strong enough to leave the room. Poor little monkey, tummy troubles is not really the birthday present on anyone’s wish list. We’ve mostly chilled at the homestay today, as … Continue reading →

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Day 128 – Recovering

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Cassandra

Ubud, Indonesia (17.08.2013) Poor Nina has been violently ill all night. She’s spent today just resting and trying to recover. The worst is over but she’s definitely not in peak condition. I left her snoozing and browsed my way around … Continue reading →

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Day 127 – Slow ferry

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Cassandra

Kuta Lombok to Ubud Bali, Indonesia (16.08.2013) We had a long day of transit today, including this eternal slow ferry ride back to Bali from Lombok. You can probably see from our faces that we were tired, bored, and uncomfortable. … Continue reading →

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Day 126 – Sorry folks

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Cassandra

Kuta Lombok, Indonesia (15.08.2013) More of the same – beaches, books, bliss. Sorry for inundating you with pictures of sunny beaches, especially for my friends and family who are suffering through a gloomy southern winter. Hope it’s providing inspiration to … Continue reading →

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Day 125 – Ashtari

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Cassandra

Kuta Lombok, Indonesia (14.08.2013) Today we discovered (and relished) Ashtari a beautiful restaurant on the hill looking out over Kuta Bay. Good food, food music, good views – good grief, would we ever leave?!

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Day 124 – Maxing & relaxing

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Cassandra

Kuta Lombok, Indonesia (13.08.2013) A day spent ‘maxing and relaxing’, as Nina would say. Just chilling, reading, eating, and enjoying the sheer mellowness of being on vacation in a small town by the beach. It may not make for an … Continue reading →

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Day 123 – Watercoaster ride

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Cassandra

Kuta Lombok, Indonesia (12.08.2013) As I set off this morning on a dive adventure my dive master warned “beyond the break it’ll be a bit rough, just stay seated.” Understatement. I’ve never been in bigger waves in a smaller boat. … Continue reading →

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Day 122 – Sweet ride

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Cassandra

Kuta Lombok, Indonesia (11.08.2013) We hired motos today and adventured at a dawdling pace over the hills west of Kuta – through tinder landscapes, cropped rice paddies, and dusty villages until we came to this wild and beautiful bay. Crowded … Continue reading →

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Day 121 – Animal bay

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Cassandra

Kuta Lombok, Indonesia (10.08.2013) Arrival to Kuta Bay on Lombok’s southern coast, a wonderful strip of white coral sand and bright blue waters with a stiff wind and pert wave that attracts surfers from around the world. Fishing boats paint … Continue reading →

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Day 120 – Scallywags

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Cassandra

Gili Air, Indonesia (09.08.2013) Snorkelling this morning with excellent visibility and a playful current was a thrill, especially when the Triggerfish came near and I had heart palpitations. Honestly though, the highlight of the day has been the discovery of … Continue reading →

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Day 119 – The big island

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Cassandra

Gili Tranwagan, Indonesia (08.08.2013) We ventured out on a day trip to Gili T, the bigger island. There we found crowds of tourists, decent restaurants, and a better beach. Owing to a public holiday transport freeze we looked set to … Continue reading →

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Day 117 – Beach bumming

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Cassandra

Gili Air, Indonesia (06.08.2013) Spent the day doing what people come to Gili Air to do – reclining in the sun, swimming in the sea, eating at sand-floored restaurants. Lazy days.