Bali…..
What can I say? It’s been a real treat so far. As I’m writing this, I’m sitting on a private patio viewing the exotic plants and animals all around me. Just last night, a lizard was hanging from the outside light fixture. Pretty amazing!!
Sure, the days are hot, but it’s intriguing beauty more than makes up for the heat and humidity. Plus, It’s sunny here everyday. You can’t beat that.
For the past two days, I’ve been combating jet lag. It’s become a real pain. It’s defiantly something I’m not used to. I made the mistake yesterday of laying by the pool, taking a quick afternoon shower, and then laying down to read a book. Before you know it, I was fast asleep and didn’t wake up till half past 11. It was a real bummer, given the fact that I had intentionally stayed awake to try and get my sleeping pattern more adapt to that of the Balinese timeframe (currently 12 hr. difference)… my world has essentially been turned upside down.
I usually wake up at around 4:00 am and read for a couple of hours. I then get dressed and take a stroll along the beach.
I hope to sleep a full night soon. My body is still getting acclimated to everything around me and it’s new time schedule. I’m trying not to rush anything. Getting sick is something I’m trying to avoid.
I have another night here, at Hotel Sayang Mahay Mertha, and then I’m off to the Gili Islands. I will be taking at least three forms of transport to get there. They are located off the island of Lombok, and are pristine and fairly uninhabited, from what I’ve been told. They don’t have any ATM’s or Cell phone service, so I have prepared myself with enough cash to make it through my stay their.
I plan on getting PADI Scuba Certified while I’m there. I’ve been told that the diving is great there. It will be nice to get to a new location. I’m already getting antsy, and want to head out of Kuta. There are too many people trying to sell you things here. It’s a beautiful place, but like all beautiful places, it’s been tarnished by commercialism.
I have lots of video and photos and I promise I will post them as soon as I get the means (time) and energy to do so. Island life has made me lazy.
Cheers,
rl(Tripp)
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3 comments:
Hi Rob!
I can't wait until you have the proper internet connections so you can upload your pictures. It sounds wonderful there...wish I had some of your heat today. The high will be only 58 with rain. Take care scubba diving. You should make the Smith's proud. Love, Mom
Don't worry Rob, not all the beautiful places are tarnished by commercialism. You'll find them soon enough.
Hi Rob,
We drove by the studio around lunch time today and Claire yells out from the back seat..."Let's go see Rob"!! So I had to break it to her that you were no longer there. She said she was sad. hope you are having fun!
CB
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