Myself and Mrs F flew out Jetstar Saturday JQ35 6.45pm arriving in Bali safely and was surprised to see all VOA windows were all open and were at our Villa in 35minutes.Had to and frowed about doing the VIP thing but glad I saved my money. This trip was for our 21st Anniversary and without our 2 girls who we had taken back in January this year. I thought we were going to relax and do nothing but Mrs F had other ideas. I was about to embark on a shopping spree everyday not happy, how much stuff can one woman want to buy after being there in January bit my tongue as it was a trip for the anniversary. Flight home Jetstar delayed over an hour hit Melbourne 7.45am. Damage done while away as this is the first time we have left Miss 19 & Miss 18 at home alone, managed to blow up the microwave, hair dryer and computer not bad for first time alone. I had a bad week before we left, on the Wednesday Miss 18 had been in a 5 car bingle and the car was a write off but she was okay so that was the main thing.
I also enjoyed asking the locals what the weather would be like each day, raining today answer maybe. Next one Sunny today answer maybe.
CRAZY DONNYS; Rum Jungle Road. Mrs F had 3 Doona covers with matching pillow cases made here and was very happy with the finished product. They have a good range of colours to choose from. She also had one made with lots of embroidery over it.
FRENCH LEATHER: Mrs F wanted new jacket and boots made so we went down on Monday morning as I knew they would be closing for holidays, all ready for Thursday all fitted perfectly my brownie points were starting to build.
S & S. First time I have ever been to the S& S and met some fellow forumites down there and had a few Bintangs. Read so much about some of them and met up with Dennis, Murti, Ringo, Gail, Jimmy and his wife from Holland etc and last but not least Smudge. What a lovely bloke and if anyone is going over soon he is in need of baby clothes.
THE ANNIVERSARY: I had organised with our Villa Maid to organise me some flowers for the morning and she did not let me down, went for the usual walk at 6.30 to Discovery Mall and back cutting through the Jayakarta Hotel. Mrs F would be in the shower when the flowers arrived and was very please when she saw the lovely flowers that were waiting her. If only you could get such an arrangement here for the price. RP 120,000. Shuttled Mrs F in to a Taxi and we went to Kudeta for breakfast, Mrs F loved the setting and the breakfast. Had then booked Spa package at Briella for the two of us 3 hrs of pampering, massage followed by coconut scrub then spa bath with drinks then a facial. Mrs F didn't want lunch so we went and had a rest and ready for Dinner. Had orgasnised 3 large Mud Crabs with Gosha on Monday and didn't let me down Mrs F loves her Mud Crabs. Went back to the villa and leave the rest to your imagination.
RESTAURANTS WE ATE AT:
YUTZ, Rum Jungle road love the steak and mash here
GOSHA, Melasti St best Nasi Goreng , Mud Crabs and Mie Goreng
BIKU, Went for high tea one afternoon Mrs F loved it.
Warung Tropical, Good food and funny staff.
Rama Garden, while watching the AFL Pizzas pretty good
Sharpinos pizza Padma St good pizzas
Mozzarella also good food, only the first night delivered entrees with mains and made sure it never happened again
DRIVER:
NORMAN, had used him in January good bloke with a sense of humour, organised all our tours when we there last time. Half Day 250,000 Full Day 400,000 7 seater van.
Phone:081 338 245 433
GOLF: Played twice with the Raffles boys at New Kuta and good time had as per usual.
Cost:600,000 rp Hire clubs 50,000 rp
All in all a great holiday but next time 3 weeks as 2 was not long enough especially after Mrs F had me in the shops for 8 days..
Fanno