Saturday, October 17, 2009
Bali, Indonesia- July 25-Aug. 3rd
I figured it was about time I make another post. Again, I got bad with the blog and have let so many fun times go by. Probably my best time here in Korea has been long past me and I am sorry for those of you who have been wondering about my trip to Bali, Indonesia. It was INCREDIBLE! I will keep this blog very short compared to the others because the pictures are exactly what you need to see to wonder what we did in Bali. There were 4 of us teachers who went. Daniel, Sam, Michael and myself. Obviously Daniel, who I came with, is my best friend but Mike and Sam, ever since the trip have been great friends of mine. Friends I know I will be in contact with for a long time when this is said and done.
Daniel and I stayed at a really nice resort right on the beach. Its name is the "Bali Mandira Resort and Spa." Without a doubt, I would recommend this resort to anyone planning to go to Bali in the future. I know for sure if I go again, I won’t stay anywhere else. The location was amazing. It was a little bit of a ways away from all the party which was a hassle seeing we like to party but for the days we wanted to be away from the hussle and bustle of Bali, our resort was the place to be. Mike and Sam stayed at a really cheap motel in town and would come to our spot in the mornings and we would take advantage of the Indian Ocean and try to surf or just chill by the pools in the hot sun while sipping girlie cocktails. Bali is also known for their beer called, Bintang. It was a very good beer and something we drank quite often. We only had about 8 full days in Bali and this was our vacation away from work. We wanted to be able to relax but at the same time, see the touristy things and have some great pictures. I think we did a great job with our time. We did the party scene very often but yet, saw a lot of the things we knew we should see before we left.
Some of the things we saw in Bali were: The monument site for the Bali Club Bombings. We saw the ground where it had happened and the memorial with all the names and what country they were from. It is a mind blowing site and something I am very proud to say I saw. When you are looking through the pictures, you will be able to see a lot of the other amazing things we did while in Bali.
A couple things about Bali and the tourism there...It is a BIG hot spot for Australians to go. It is only a 3 hour flight and they go often. Besides always being asked if we were Aussies, we were walking around town one day and whenever they see a tourist (the locals); they instantly ask if you need a taxi. Well this group of taxi drivers thought we were Aussies of course and insisted to talk in an Australian accent and called us "mate". It was so funny but after about two days of being there, it got quite annoying. Also, to walk around town, they are all over you to buy things; "Come in to my shop", "Oakley sunglasses, only $10", etc. I mean, it was nonstop every where you went.
But let's be real, can I be the one really complaining while I was in Bali, Indonesia when most of you were probably working that week? It was an amazing trip and spent with some amazing friends. I really hope you enjoy the pictures because this may have been one of my best vacations yet. I am hoping that Christmas/New Years in Thailand can top it, though.
Daniel and I stayed at a really nice resort right on the beach. Its name is the "Bali Mandira Resort and Spa." Without a doubt, I would recommend this resort to anyone planning to go to Bali in the future. I know for sure if I go again, I won’t stay anywhere else. The location was amazing. It was a little bit of a ways away from all the party which was a hassle seeing we like to party but for the days we wanted to be away from the hussle and bustle of Bali, our resort was the place to be. Mike and Sam stayed at a really cheap motel in town and would come to our spot in the mornings and we would take advantage of the Indian Ocean and try to surf or just chill by the pools in the hot sun while sipping girlie cocktails. Bali is also known for their beer called, Bintang. It was a very good beer and something we drank quite often. We only had about 8 full days in Bali and this was our vacation away from work. We wanted to be able to relax but at the same time, see the touristy things and have some great pictures. I think we did a great job with our time. We did the party scene very often but yet, saw a lot of the things we knew we should see before we left.
Some of the things we saw in Bali were: The monument site for the Bali Club Bombings. We saw the ground where it had happened and the memorial with all the names and what country they were from. It is a mind blowing site and something I am very proud to say I saw. When you are looking through the pictures, you will be able to see a lot of the other amazing things we did while in Bali.
A couple things about Bali and the tourism there...It is a BIG hot spot for Australians to go. It is only a 3 hour flight and they go often. Besides always being asked if we were Aussies, we were walking around town one day and whenever they see a tourist (the locals); they instantly ask if you need a taxi. Well this group of taxi drivers thought we were Aussies of course and insisted to talk in an Australian accent and called us "mate". It was so funny but after about two days of being there, it got quite annoying. Also, to walk around town, they are all over you to buy things; "Come in to my shop", "Oakley sunglasses, only $10", etc. I mean, it was nonstop every where you went.
But let's be real, can I be the one really complaining while I was in Bali, Indonesia when most of you were probably working that week? It was an amazing trip and spent with some amazing friends. I really hope you enjoy the pictures because this may have been one of my best vacations yet. I am hoping that Christmas/New Years in Thailand can top it, though.
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