I had a great time in Bali, a tropical paradise. I stayed at a five star resort on the ocean. It was my time to relax, and i sure did.
It was a pleasant change for everything to be inexpensive, especially the food. Lunch averaged $5-10, and dinner $10-15, including drinks.
One of the best reasons to visit Bali is for the massages. I had three in four days. The first was a very special four hand massage - two masseurs in prefect synchronization. I think Bali is the only place that offers this. This was my most expensive massage - $40. My second was just a single, but great as well for $12. And my third was a complimentary massage in the hotel. I am still very relaxed.
On day three I took a tour of the island, visiting two temples and a giant statue. I had a driver and tour guide for the day. Lunch was at a typical Indonesian restaurant. You sit down and they place at least a dozen plates on the table with various dishes, some I could not recognize and did not try. At the end of the meal, they estimate how much you ate and charge accordingly. I paid for all three of us, and the total was $15. I'm glad I didn't know that they take the leftover food and serve it to the next group - if I knew this in advance, I don't think I would have eaten anything - but I'm still alive.
On my final day I walked to Kuta Beach, about 3 or 4 miles in total, and bargained with the vendors for a few shirts. I met my guide and driver for dinner before heading to the airport. We went to a beach side restaurant for lobster and giant prawn. You actually pick your own food from the many tanks. I'm not sure what the meal cost, I just gave the driver all the money I had. The exchange rate is 10,000 to one dollar, so every time I went to the ATM I got a million.
I'm sitting in the Tokyo airport again, waiting for my second flight of the day to Delhi. Only two more stops on my around the world adventure.
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