Thursday, October 11, 2007

Finally on to the last parts of my 5-day vacation in Bali ~ it has taken almost an eternity for to complete the posts…

Day04 & 05 ~ Free & easy…. and plenty of spa & massage indulgence =)


If you haven’t been to one here, then you’ve never been to Bali, at all.


To be had at least once a day… or every 500m down the street when you start sweating & getting feet sore ~ whichever comes first =p


The mall-next-door


The beach on our backyard: Kuta Beach ~ one of the most famous beaches around (one of the busiest too)


Surfing is a big part of the Kuta scene…


& i wonder why swimming is prohibited here? … we took a quick dunk & had some exciting encounter with meter-high waves (though it’s hardly surfing peak season)


Late night gastronomical indulgence a.k.a last supper at Sailfin; more like dinner at 10:30pm after 2-hour long pedicure session =p


A short morning stroll along the vibrant streets of Kuta before packing up & checking out…


Parting shot

It has been a great vacation ~ truly enjoyed every itsy-bitsy moment of it: good company (of friends), ideal destination & perfect companion (?? jawatan masih kosong). Beautiful beaches, breathtaking sunsets, unique architecture, finger-licking-good babi guling, party vibes & hot babes aplenty... is unmistakably PARADISE. It's difficult NOT to fall in love with the place. I'LL BE BACK! Someday... =)


Sunday, October 07, 2007

Day03 300907~ In pursuit of exciting water adventure


Headed down to the southern coastline of Nusa Dua (Tanjung Benoa to be exact) to see some water action…


Sandy white beaches stretching for as far as the eye can see & beautiful sunny weather; somehow did not feel as scorchingly hot like back home…

A couple hours of banana-boating, jet-skiing, para-sailing & diving fun later and after incurring some inevitable dents on our pockets (though rates here are hardly expansive)…


Comes the time for Bintang Bali!


Absolutely refreshing when taken chilled, especially after a bout of diving session =)


& getting your hair braided for a mere Rp20000. Cool ne!


Alicia Keys in the making…. minus the tan, & the voice lah


I have my eyes set on next….

It’s ironic how keen I am when it comes to doing water sports: snorkeling, kayak, rafting, jet skiing, wake-boarding & now diving… always being quick to jump in ~ & then realize that I can’t swim to save my own life =p


A pricey Rp50000 VCD of our underwater adventures… went 8m deep on our very 1st dive

An activity filled day at the beach, calls for a lunch FEAST of


scrumptious Babi Guling. It’s a SIN to have come to Bali & not try out this unique local dish.


Capital of Denpasar in central Bali


One of the biggest market in town, colorful & bustling with people. The best bargains can be found here.


That’s what I call a practical tint job. If only it were legal back home.


Pura Tanah Lot on the eastern coast…


One of the most beautiful places I’ve been to ~ magnificent temples perched on cliff tops, ground breaking waves below & sunset on the horizon ~ word’s can’t describe; something you’ve got to come see & experience it yourself


Our private tour officially ends on the 3rd night.

With our trusty guide, Ketut, which we always have problem pronouncing his name correctly (no pun intended) =p