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| I guess a lot of people think of Bali as this... (Photograph © William Cho) |
I wouldn't be going now, either, except that I've got a wedding to attend. My brother's best mate is getting hitched. Me and a bunch of family (mostly the family visiting from Canada) will be hanging out in a villa all our own (ours for a week at least), living the relaxing Bali life. I've been worried about the weather (I hate the heat), but apparently it should be a reasonable time of year with temperatures no higher than, say, 28°C. Here's hoping!
I'm also hoping to be pleasantly surprised in other ways - to have my expectations far surpassed (in a good way). I think the problem is, though, that I already live in paradise. I live by beautiful, clean oceans in a city that is, by most standards, well taken care of. I live in a place where, on a hot day, swimming in the ocean will actually cool you down. I live in a place where going out on the streets isn't going to make you wish you were the only person alive on the planet (I hate crowds). And I live in a place where you don't have to
So, we'll see... I'm thinking positive. I am going to have a good time, even if it means staying in my room in the villa for the entire 7 days and avoiding the rest of humanity (besides family, of course). And as I did earlier this year, when posting about my expectations for Ireland, I will post something after my Bali visit and report on how I found it. To summarise, things I'm looking forward to:
- Massages (happy endings not necessary)
- Beautiful food
- Not swimming in the ocean
- Fishbowl cocktails
- The wedding itself!
Sounds like a great time. Have fun, you deserve it!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures. I'm sure you'll have a great time :)
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No matter how it turns out, you will have material to draw upon for your writing. I, like you, do not like crowds, but they afford you the opportunity to watch people interacting to make your stories and song grounded in reality.
ReplyDeleteMay you enjoy the trip far more than you expect to! Mind your surroundings and stay safe, Roland
I was there ten years ago as part of my travels. It was February, so it was extremely hot (though I remember Bangkok being worse - maybe because of all the people packed tightly together?) Have a great time, and yes the food is lovely. I also climbed a mountain that I can't recall the name of right now, but it had beautiful views.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it could be a fun romp. The pictures are very pretty. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteAs Dr. Suess might've said, oh the places you go....:)
ReplyDeleteLOL! Hope that works out for you. I find if you go in with no expectations, you really should come out happy with anything above that!
ReplyDeleteSounds fun! I totally wished I lived by the ocean. Mind if I move to Australia? ;)
ReplyDeleteHope you have an amazing trip :-D
ReplyDeleteUmm... I am so jealous of the travelling you're getting to do! I'm thinking positively for you!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Bali as well. I hope you have a fabulous time.
ReplyDeleteBali is incredible. I'm sure it will exceed your expectations. It definitely did with me. Just don't go to Kuta... it's dirsty and gross... everywhere else is lovely. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteSounds so awesome! I'll take a fishbowl cocktail too please :) Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Bali. Fabulous! It sounds like a great place to visit. Enjoy it. I hope it all goes well for you.
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