Bali

Recently we visited Bali. I've never been there but have heard nothing but good recommendations from friends who have. Even those who have not stepped foot into Bali were telling me how his/her friends said it's a "must-go" destination. Everyone recommended to go for the famous babi guling and dirty duck dishes but I didn't manage to try them.

Ray and I aren't beach people, not much of an art lover and quite indifferent to cultural stuff. And so we found Bali a little boring. Maybe we had set too high expectations of the trip from all the wonderful things our friends shared with us. Nevertheless, we did see some beautiful places. Most importantly, we had a chance to get away. I haven't been for any trips in more than a year, the last being to Bangkok just before our wedding.

Here are some of the breath-taking views of Bali.

Spas and massages there are really cheap too and of course, was the other big "must-do" in Bali. Initially we booked a 4-hour spa but soon thought it's way too long. So we changed it to a 2-hour spa. But in the last minute, I turned down my booking to go shopping instead. I didn't try any of the massages there and only went for a manicure and pedicure at the end of the trip while killing time waiting for our flight home.



Our next destination will be after Christmas. This time, we're definitely heading for a city vacation - Japan. The last time I was in Japan was some 14 or 15 years ago, I think. It'll be peak winter by the time we're there...let's hope we'll have some fun in the snow!