Background - Family of 5, Myself (Paul), wife (Jennifer),daughter (Victoria 10), sons (Zachary 6 & Alexander 5)
Decided to spend 2004 Christmas in Bali
Only intended to stay 13 nights
Stayed at The Dynasty Hotel
Having an absolutely fantastic time
Met some great people from Melbourne who come every year.
Our daughters immediately became the best of friends.
We all became good friends
13 nights not enough, had to extend the holiday another 7 nights to bring in the New Year 2005
The end of the holiday arrives and our daughters shed many
tears.
A promise is made to return.
2005 A plan is formed.
Air Paradise tickets bought for a 7th. December arrival
28 Nights in Paradise
Oh No, it cant be another bombing
Devastated but not discouraged we continue to plan
Air Paradise collapses
We are now completely devastated and ready to throw in the towel
What to do
Friends from Melbourne already committed to go
Help!!
The Dynasty bends backwards to help
We bite the bullet and fork out the extra money with Garuda
Only able to commit to stay 21 Nights
Excitement brews once more
The new arrival date of the 21st December approaches
Work is busy, no time to pack
I have to work up to 10.30pm prior to flying
Packing 11.00 to 3.00am (Mainly donations/gifts)
Late to the airport
Pulled up by security, Zachary has packed scissors in his hand luggage
Our names are called to board the plane as we run to the gate.
We are last on and apologies to all who we held up.
8.00am and we take off .
What a relief.
11.30am, Arrive in Bali
We sprint through customs and are quickly on the way to the hotel
The excitement is overwhelming
The kids make a comment
We are home!!!
We arrive at The Dynasty and are welcomed by Suma
Some quick unpacking and we head to the pool
The staff all remember our names or has someone told them we were coming
So much genuine welcome back greetings
At that moment we know, We are definitely home!!
Meeting our friends from Melbourne, everyone is happy and the holiday has finally begun and the Bintang and wine begins to flow.
JBR to follow