On the beach in Bali

Friday we left the jungles of central Bali and moved to the coast for some beachside fun.

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The last night in Ubud we celebrated Yuli’s birthday at her favorite restuarant, the Dirty Duck.

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Where not surpisingly Fried Duck is the specialty.  I had seafood.

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The obligatory birthday cake ceremony.

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Ji Yeon did some souvenir shopping at a beachside stall.  That carving appears to be some kind of lewd act…

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The entrance to our hotel, the Villa Kind Bintang Resort.  Rack rate here is $95, but Yuli’s friend Yoeman got us in for a sweet 50 bucks a night.

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The lobby.  Open air as is typical of most buildings here.  Ah, life on the equator…

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The view from my room.  You can kinda sorta see the ocean in the distance.

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The pool, complete with bar.

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Where I enjoyed my share of refreshing Bintang beer.

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Yuli enjoying the water.  I think she is part fish.

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Ji Yeon tried to adopt this little German girl without success…

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The Indian Ocean.

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The beach in front of our hotel complex.

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On the 4th of July we dined beachside…

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Ji Yeon, Tom and Yeoman’s son Yoda enjoying the ambiance…

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Watching the sunset while waiting for dinner to be served.

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We purchased some roasted corn from this vendor as an appetizer.  It was sweet and delicious…

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Sundown.

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Dinner is served.  A feast fit for a king…

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Dinner for seven came to rupee 700,000.  Including several large Bintang beers, a coconut cocktail, and juice drinks.  Folks, that is $70.  Unbelievable.  And everything was delicious.

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The island of Bali.  We are beaching on that small peninsula at the bottom.  Ubud and jungle environs are about 30 KMs north.  The volcanos at the top are where we took the road trip.

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Sunday was watersports day.  I’m a keep my feet on the ground kind of guy, but Yuli enjoyed the parasailing experience.

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The banana boat was more my speed.

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Woo Hoo!

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We survived, wet but happy.

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I also had my first jet ski experience, which was really a blast.

Ok, back to my vacation.

4 thoughts on “On the beach in Bali

  1. I know I said I was looking forward to hearing stories and seeing pictures of your trip, but I’m re-thinking that. Can’t contain jealousy. It’s leaking out of me, along with my bitter jealous tears.
    Damn – it looks like you’re having a great vacation! It’s sooooo beautiful there!

  2. Great coverage, John. Great pics.

    Now for the real question…. not withstanding the presence of Ji Yeon and all….. but what’s your assessment of the Balinese/Indonesian women?

    The Indonesian women I have known have been second to none, and your friend Yuli looks like a really good example. But then, my taste runs along that line….

    If you’re at liberty to opine, please do.

  3. Great coverage, John. Great pics.

    Now for the real question…. not withstanding the presence of Ji Yeon and all….. but what’s your assessment of the Balinese/Indonesian women?

    The Indonesian women I have known have been second to none, and your friend Yuli looks like a really good example. But then, my taste runs along that way….

    If you’re at liberty to opine, please do.

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