Day 1 - 14/04/09
We fly of from Singapore on a 4am Lion Air flight. Can't believe we actually hang out at Changi airport from 11pm+.
Dawn was breaking over the sky as we were flying. The scene was beautiful and I felt like kicking myself in the butt for not keeping my video camera in my hand carry luggage. I got a few shoots on Irwan's point and shoot camera, I'll upload it when I get the photos from him.
We landed at Denpasar Airport at around 6am. Got through immigration who was manned by a guy who didn't even crack a smile when I say good morning. Maybe it's cause I'm not wearing a skirt.
We took a taxi to the hotel, Simpang Inn, at Legian Street. Check in and oh my god how the bed is tempting me to just jump in and sleep but against my better judgment I decided to go out with the guys.
When we hit the street I realise that Mr Sun is working on overtime at Bali. It was freaking hot. We walk through Legian Street and there are shops selling arts and craft, t-shirts, there's massage parlours and tattoo shops and the shop owners are very friendly.....I think they have sixth sense and knew we are tourist...or maybe my gawking at everything gave it away XD
First stop Kuta Beach. Sun bathing chicks, sorry no topless pictures, surfing beach boys, peddlers selling cold drinks, beach wears and even surf board rental.
The plan was to book sufing class form one of the surf school but we miss the lesson slot for the day. Well since we can't get the school instructor a...erm...private instructor will do.
Water and me don't mix so I opt out. Iman and Hady are more interested shooting in bikini clad babes so they opted out too. Which leave just Irwan and Sharavanan, our 2 budding surfer bums I mean surfer boys. And no I'm a good boy, I shoot them surfing not sun-tanning, bikini clad beach babes.
We head back to the hotel after that to shower and refresh but I have gone to sleepy land and that's it for me cause I'm slept till late night. In my sleepy stat I remember hearing that they are goin for massage and then dinner. They bought for me pizza so I did not "starve" that night.
Day 2 - 09/04/09
Sight seeing for Day 2. Pak Toni will be bringing us around today and he came to pick us up at the hotel. And so we head out to the country side...but first something much much more important...breakfast.
As we travel we pass by building and people and before we know it we are seeing padi fields. I didn't even realised when we pass over the boundary marking town area and the countryside and I was wide awake unlike a certain fella.
Apparently it's an important day for Balinese on that cause there's ceremony at each temple that we pass by on that day.
We finally reach the mountain area. The view here is breathtaking. I let thee Video and pictures speak for themselves.
Head over to the new Kuta Beach. Not a lot of people here compare to Kuta but I kinda like this beach better. And of course what a holiday without a stupidity or two.
After that we head over to a temple to take pictures of the sunset and also to watch a Balinese Cultural dance.
After that we head over for seafood dinner before returning back to the hotel.
Day 3 - 10/04/09
Water rafting is today's plan and I took part despite my "water and me don't mix" stand. Our cameras and video cam aren't water resistant so there's no video for this activity...I knew I should have bought that outdoor helmet mounted camera.
As luck would have it we did not capsize for the entire journey. So it was a smooth goin till the end. Until I laid my eye on the monstrosity they called stairs. 350 steps up....3/4 up and my body is telling me,"Get your fat ass to the gym and work out bitch!"
The river raft guide we had for our journey had to assist me for the last quarter up and I use the term assist loosely. Well at least they did not have to casevac me out of there.
When we get back to the hotel we rest up before goin out for dinner. One thing I have to point out is that Bali night life is damn happening...unfortunately I'm not a party/club goer and I don't drink so I can't really appreciate Bali night life.
Day 4 - 11/04/09
It was suppose to be a water sport day, scuba, para-sailing, etc. But since I don't like water sport I decided to opt out, Sharavanan wanted to go get a tattoo and Hady wanted to be a lazy bugger and sleep in so that leave Iman and Irwan for the water activities.....soooo sweet.
Well the 3 of us laze around till around noon until our belly inform us in no uncertain term to get some grubs. Went to this burger shop and let me tell ya the burger is so finger lickin good that 1 is not enough, hell and at the price they charge, 35,00 IDP (S$5.20) for a whooper size burger, You can afford several.
After lunch we shop around for some souvenir and then we went to this tattoo shop so that Shara can feel pain. Honestly if it's pain that he want we can help him.
Halfway through the procedure there was a blackout. I think Shara confirm go,"Oh crap."
Luckily the electricity went back on otherwise he probably have a half done tattoo. The whole thing took around 4 hours so Hady and I decided to get Dinner for us 3 and return to the hotel.
When Shara return to the hotel he got this tube of cream which he purchase from the pharmacy. He was told it was an after tattoo cream. I wanted to laugh at his expression when he apply the cream...It burns.....
Day 5 - 12/04/09
Last day in Bali. Laze around and pack our bag in the morning before checking out at around 12 noon. Spend the day walking around and doing last minute shopping.
Pak Toni meet us at Simpang Inn at around 8pm to bring us to Denpasar Airport. Our flight was at 12.30 but it actually got delayed and we were not seated together so here's a tip, check in together and never tell them you're traveling alone.
Day 6 - 13/04/09
Reach Singapore at around 2am. Shop at the DFS for some liqour...not for me. And Kumar was there to pick us up. Love ya. Went for breakfast before goin home.
