Well, here we are waking up in paradise again. I think we are actually catching up on some long lost zzzzz's. At home Liam usually gets up around 4 a.m. every day, we don't have to get up with him, but we are definitely conscious of him being awake and moving around, and turning on every electrical appliance known to man! With our two separate villa rooms here in the Kamuela, we are sleeping through the early morning rituals. No complaints from us.
A few months back we found out some long time friends were going to be in Bali the same time as us. So with a few Face Book messages we decided to meet them before they flew home. We asked them if we could meet for lunch, as it would be more sensible for us, so that being our choice, we let them choose where this rendezvous was going to be. They chose to meet at The Discovery Mall in Kuta on the beach side.
Inside my head I was thinking this was going to be so good to see these guys after a such a long time, but Kuta! This was the one place I wanted to avoid. Garmy and I had been there many years ago, and I really was concerned about Liam being in such a busy area and the road situation scares me. But, our holiday was going so well it was time to challenge ourselves once more. Decision made, driver booked. Kamuela driver would take us over for Rp. 150,000.
So we had some time before we left at 11 a.m. Off for another walk and have a look around the small shops and stalls at the front of the Kamuela. In no time at all we were buying things we really needed!!! But we did enjoy Liam choosing his own cap and wearing it out of the shop. We walked a bit further to check out the restaurants close by, tonight we will go to The Cat & Fiddle.
The Kamuela staff are getting to know our family and they are very patient with us. We made it over to Kuta in good time, and our driver was very nice. Again we are delivered right to the door. We didn't even have to cross the road. I was feeling quite a bit of relief at this point, as it was obvious how much busier it was here compared to our quiet little street in Sanur. But never-the-less we are here now, and walking through the Discovery Mall heading for the other side to where the beach is. I had my eyes wide open looking in the shops, just in case I am allowed a bit of time to come in for some retail therapy after lunch. Pic of Garmy and Liam waiting for Frank and Rose.
We found our friends easily and after much laughter and chatter they told us they had chosen The Bamboo Bar & Grill. Yep you guessed it, it was over the road from where we had just entered the mall. My heart sank and trying to get Garmy's attention to please pay attention when we get outside was a bit difficult as he and his mate had hardly taken a breath yet! So as we get ourselves down to the road there were many men offering us transport etc etc but there was this one man who instantly took charge when he saw Liam and walked out and stopped the traffic, on the other side of the road was a security guard for The Bamboo Bar & Grill he did the same. It was like the parting of the sea......we casually walked over and entered the restaurant. Phew.
We had a great time there, it is so good when friends can just pick up where you left off years ago. Good times. After lunch I asked Liam to take our photo. You never know what you are going to get when I do this, but Liam can take all the credit for this shot. Garmy and I at the front, Frank and Rose standing at the back.
We caught a Blue Bird taxi back to Sanur for Rp.100,000. We got home definitely ready for a swim and relax for the afternoon. Watched another DVD and reminded ourselves what a great day we had. I squeezed in a pedicure in the afternoon at the Kamuela Day Spa.
We are now really adapting to Bali time and eventually set off for dinner at The Cat & Fiddle. We had a very nice meal, and a lovely stroll back to our villa. This holiday business of shopping, eating and resting is exhausting! I am very ready for my beautiful shower tonight and my very comfy bed.
Third day in Bali a complete success.
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