We Said We Would And We Did!: BALI-licious

So we got a little lazy and then got so far behind that the task of updating this blog was overwhelming.But there is much to be said. The last few weeks have been incredible. So here it goes, starting with Bali. As predicted, we loved Bali, so much so that we extended our trip there just short of two weeks. It was magical, really.

We arrived and stayed in a lovely Balinese hotel in Seminyak (we started in south bali). We found that pretty at much every accommodation, they give you free breakfast and it’s quite good. The accommodations we found in Bali so far have been our favorite.

To highlight Bali best, we'll fill you in on what we found most fascinating. First, everywhere you walk, every sidewalk, every shop, hotel, restaurant and corner store is full of these little offerings. They are made on a daily basis and put out several times a day. There are so many of them they are hard not to walk on at times. They are made of flowers, greens, crackers, incense, and others things we weren't familiar with. They really add color to the streets.

And then there is the food....which is really amazing. We loved Indonesian food and everything about it.

We loved Indonesian food and everything about it. The tried and true noodle dishes are delicious no matter where you go, as are the rice dishes. We tried everything from the street side satays made with fresh peanut sauce, the fresh juices on every corner, the seafood; like a mango and ahi tuna salad and of course, the coconut. There is coconut water, coconut desserts, coconut shakes, coconut sauce, and

shredded coconut as a side. For those of you that don’t know, I get into a coconut frenzy whenever possible. Anytime we went anywhere and there was something coconut, I had to buy it, which was everywhere. I’m going to write about Indonesian food on my next Savorsd.com write up.

The people are so lovely…they always offer up a smile, a helping hand, and are creative in many ways. I was fascinated by their handicrafts and craftsmanship. They make so many beautiful things using old school methods.

handmade batik fabric

They use the little that they have to create something grand with it. They also give phenomenal massages which Nathaniel and I partook in several times on the trip for about $5 each. (pic of kids with fans, pics of me with coconut guy, weaving pic, batik pics, pic of thumbs up lady, and pic of man cutting coconut, market pic, )