First off, for those who wanted more 'Hair Extension' details.
They were REAL and GLUED in, we were told they will last approx. 4 months but to re-attach just use a hair straightner to 'melt' them back on.
Wash as per normal, BUT comb your hair through with your fingers first!! Before carrying on with brushing (wide)and blow drying, she also said no problem with using hair straightener.
Will keep you posted with daughters hair extensions as time goes by....
Now back to JBR - I am keeping it brief as possible as there is no point repeating the same old stuff commonly found in JBR's (no dis-repect to other JBR's just can't see the point going over the same stuff).
Ok, We made a sudden decision to go to the Bali Safari and Marine Park. Transfers were made via Adi Dharma Cottages (free transport to and from)- departed from Kuta Center (which is behind the Slingshot, just before Discovery Mall), you go right down the back to the main car park, bus is big/green/advertisement for park, you cant miss it!!
It leaves RIGHT ON TIME or once everyone is on board, trip takes a whisker under an hour, took 50mins on the way back.
Entry fee to park was rp305 000 each, includes 2 safari rides, one photo with choice of animal, entry to waterpark, funzone (unlimited) It was called 'Jungle Hopper'.
In a nutshell we loved it!!! Baby elephant had us laughing with its antics after mum pee'd all over it while it was sleeping on the ground between her legs. Got my photo taken with the Tiger, loved the Safari Ride, we feel its a very 'humane' zoo and enjoyed it more so because of this.
The elephant show was entertaining "please thank our elevans for their demonstation, and now for the next demonstration our elevans will...." My daughter asked how come she keeps saying 'Elevens, when there is only 5 of them" (had to be there lol)
Got back to Kuta around 2.30? and grabbed some goodies from Bread Talk, iced chocolate from Starbucks for a late lunch. Breadtalk was a huge hit with 'J' and was over the moon when we found another one in KL.
Enjoyed a meal at GateWay To India(Bemo Corner)and as usual it didn't disapoint. Did find the resturant prices have gone up but that happens everywhere, and it sure beats cooking!!!
'J' aka 'the rice monster' loved the Nasi Goreng and pretty much had it breakfast and lunch everyday.
Bali Summary: Weather was great, exchange rate 'averaged' rp7700, I always use a combination of cash and eftpos (bank rate rp7750). We like the money exchange at Kuta Square (just outside Matahari's)and found her rates consistantly the best. Didn't find stall holders etc 'aggressive' as some have stated, I feel alot of this has to do with your attitude towards them in the first place. We have fun with them and them with us.
Yes I feel resturant prices have crept up, but its still a cheap meal and your on holiday so why complain?
All up we were in Bali for 5 full days (quickest trip yet)was a bit frustrating tying to tie up loose ends with stock orders, with the 2 ceremonies that were on, so would avoid this time of year in the future if your only there for a short time.
Next JBR will be our KL leg, will keep it very brief as this isn't a 'Malaysia Forum'.