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June 2004 Newsletter
Yoga Bound Travel Adventures:
Arriving Bali, Indonesia
On June 24th we headed on
down to Bali, Indonesia.
Our flight required a change of planes in
Singapore. We were amazed at all the changes, to this, the number
one airport in the world. They call Asia the third world, and you
see evidence of this in some places, but for the most part, you also
see some of the most sophisticated cities you can imagine.
We anticipated our
arrival in Bali, Island of the Gods, Paradise, The Land of Milk, and
Honey, with excitement, though we have been there every year for 10
years. There is quite simply, ‘No Place On Earth Like It’.
Upon departing the
plane we were greeted at Immigration with a new law that had gone
into effect in the Spring of this year. On arrival, everyone pays a
$25.00 for a 30 day Visa. In years past there was no fee, and you
could stay for 60 days.
We quickly went
through all the airport procedures, then got in the line for a cab
to Bali Subak in Legian, a place we always stay upon arriving, until
we find something else. We decided this year to stay around the
Kuta area instead of up in Ubud so that we would be closer to all of
our tailors, and suppliers. Plus, we love the beach.
As soon as we
checked into the room, we hit the beach, which is within walking
distance. The sound of the surf immediately wiped away all the
fatigues, and stresses of traveling. We had dinner that night on the
beach, then went back to the hotel.
The next morning
we headed over to Pondok Sara Bungalows, where we usually stay when we are
in this area. We had arrived during the tourist season, so the rates
were double the year before. We decided to look elsewhere, and Nyoman, one of the guys that works there, took us to his brothers
place, on the next gang (small road).
It was simply
magnificent, way beyond our budget, but once I saw it, I simply
couldn’t resist. After much negotiation (the Asian way), we ended up
getting a great price, which was more than we
wanted to spend, but you wouldn’t believe it. Our own private Villa,
with a pool, daily maid, and pool service, I could go on, and on.
They usually rent
for up to $3000.00 per month. I don’t know how we got so lucky, but
I am don’t care, I am just grateful that we were able to do it, and
enjoyed every single moment that we were there. There are so many
stresses with travel, business, and the like, that where you come
home to makes all the difference.
With that taken
care of, we were able to unpack, and relax, knowing housing was
handled. Nyoman also had a friend right on the corner that we rented
our motorbike from. It was brand new so that, too, was a blessing.
We had barely
settled in when we were off to downtown Denpasar to begin buying the
fabric, zippers, and everything else we need to get our tailor
started on our Yoga Bags, and eye pillows. The first three days,
that was the mission.
We don’t like
air-conditioning, so we opened the window upstairs in our bedroom,
and never closed them for 2 ½ months. Each night we went to sleep
with the symphony of crickets, birds, cats, dogs, roosters, and
geckos. It would start out rather loud, but eventually died down,
then would finally stop. But you became so accustomed to it, you
barely noticed.
There was always a
breeze, and it swished through the coconut palms, and bamboo,
providing the most hypnotic of sounds, perfect for deep, relaxing
sleep. Waking up to the sun, and surrounded by nature, it was as
though we were living in our own private garden of eden, which of course we
were, as the house was totally open. Even the shower, in traditional
Balinese fashion, was outside. We enjoyed our morning outdoor yoga
sessions, cooking in the open kitchen, quick dips in our own pool,
the privacy, the garden, it is heaven on earth.
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Deb
Debra and Roger Bobier
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