DID: Lazy Sunday. And by lazy I mean l-a-z-y. Late breakfast, followed by pool. We didn’t even walk out to the beach today, we were that lazy. Played a few rounds of bocce but stopped due to safety concerns (Rhys just wanted to run up and down the lane and Gavin wanted to peg the balls at him). Tried to play ping pong but the wind was interfering with gameplay. Hit the playground for a bit, also ‘played’ a bit of super-sized chess (and by that I mean the boys set up and then knocked over all the pieces, using a pawn like a bat), and had an impromptu music lesson from the bamboo pipe players. Nice day.
Small diversion from the pool to set up a driver for Ubud tomorrow. Cabbie who drove us around in Seminyak Saturday night was friendly, spoke good English, drove a nice car, and could be hired for $50/day. Sold.
Then went shopping for bathing suits. (mine is atrocious and an embarrassment but I haven’t had time/inclination to find a new one, plus Gavin’s rashie has lost all elasticity). Went to Kuta on the advice of the concierge. The Luxe guide (and everyone else) said avoid, avoid, avoid – and now I know why. But I won’t complain too much because I have a new cozzie, Gavin got his rashie, plus t-shirts for GnR. My suit is kind of funny though – it’s exactly the same as my old one, just a different brand. Bought under similar circumstances (desperation) – it does the trick but it is just a black suit. Was hoping for something more fun. Also the prices here are the same as Australia pretty much, so won’t be doing too much shopping in Bali!
Rhys has taken to saying ‘carry-you!’ when he wants to be picked up. He’s reached that phase of utter confusion over you vs me, so cute. He also loves to say ‘let’s go!’ and then promptly walks out of the room, ready or not. Locking the door has become top priority!
ATE: Regency Club breakfast. Same-same, as they say here – good stuff!
Lunch – Lounge chair delivery, poolside. Today I went for a grilled ham and cheese, GnR had fish and chips, Jason had a burger. Mine was great, the boys was even better, Jason’s was so-so.
Dinner – Room service. Had originally intended to go to a place in Jimbaran after shopping in Kuta but shopping went late and Jimbaran is another 30 minute drive in the opposite direction of the hotel. Tried to eat near the shopping but nothing looked great. We did actually sit down somewhere but I had a bad feeling about it and after 15 minutes of no service we bailed. Ended up with room service back at the hotel but could only order from the late-night menu because it was after 10pm. GnR had pancakes which were “legendary” according to Gavin (they were pretty good!). Jason had duck fried noodles, which he also enjoyed. I stole a pancake from Rhys.
What will be truly legendary is our bill when we check out. I don’t think we’ve ever charged this much back to the room ever!
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