B-A-N-A-N-A-S

We went to the city of Ubud, which is the artistic and cultural center of Bali.  We loved it there for several reasons but had a good laugh at one of their main attractions-the monkey forest.  We brought bananas with us because we heard that was a good way to get close to the monkeys.  What we didn’t know was that the monkeys will get close to you whether you have bananas or not, but if you do bring some, you might get assaulted.  We walked in and it’s a beautiful forest FULL of monkeys.  From the get go, they were playful and hyper, and truthfully, a bit crazy. There were big monkeys, monkeys with mustaches, and little baby monkeys.  It was a sight to see.  

We got brave and decided to give them some bananas.  What ensued was one monkey jumping up on Nathaniel, who then pounced up and down on his back like a mad man when he wanted another.  Then another monkey must have smelt the bananas I had hidden in my bag.  All of a sudden he jumps on me, crawls up my leg, pulling my skirt down and aggressively got his head in my bag.  It was crazy, a bit scary, and a bit fun. All the while, in my head, I couldn’t help but sing--this @#$@# is bananas,  B-A-N-A-N-A-S.