Left Sydney on Friday 18th May flying Jetstar. We (Myself, hubbie, daughter (22) and son (19) were picked up by a friend who also loves Bali. As we got into his car I noticed he had made up a sign that looked exactly like the ones in the front of the Bluebird Taxis (with photo' name and area) and it was sitting on his dashboard. Luckily he didn't drive like we were in Bali! Arrived at check-in just as it opened. No dramas and got the seats we booked on line. Went to the TRS counter to get cash back on camera purchase. So easy. Uneventful if slightly bumpy flight. We had the portable DVD players so just watched a couple of movies. Arrived in Bali at 10.30 p.m. and got through VOA and Immigration in about 10 minutes but had to wait for about 30 minutes for our luggage to arrive. While waiting for our luggage I was watching the continual stream of people being taken to the back rooms for their donations to the Bali economy. We had the dreaded crosses but as we didn't have anything to hide we didn't try to wipe them off. Why are the Customs guys so mean when everyone else in Bali is so nice?. Met by a driver and taken to Santika Beach Hotel. Check in was quick and we were in our rooms in no time and unpacked and crashed about 1 a.m.
Next day we went to look at the beach and the waves and tides were huge. Coming right up into the Sunset Restaurant. They had sand bags to try to stop the water. Not much sand left along that part. Walked into Kuta and straight to Mr Dolphin so our son could look at tattoos. Did a bit of shopping then back to spend the rest of the day around the pool.
Day 3 - Straight to Mr Dolphin after breakfast for Mchael to get the outline of a dragon tattoo done. The rest of us went shopping and we bought some mini umbal umbals. They were on poles (only about 1 metre long)and all the locals were laughing at us. Anyone know why? Went to Bali Brumby to get some clothes made. Putu is lovely and very thorough. Will be ready for a fitting in 4 days time.
Day 4 - off to Beach Melati Apartments in Legia.
Restaurants we ate at -
Green Garden - good food and cheap
Sunset Restaurant at Santika - Limited menu and a bit expensive
Bubba Gumps - Great food and lots of fun.
Hope I haven't gone on too long. Will do a report on Legian soon.