ubud.mom dad's anniversary

Had short visit to Guwang for only about 20 minutes or so.

Headed to Bebek Bengil for lunch, but we stopped by Ibu Oka's Suckling Pig. Took pictures for a while after we ate, then headed to Ubud Traditional Market.

We did ate Black Russian Pie, then had about 3 pieces for take away.
We're planning to stop here at Ubud Traditional Market for only about 30 minutes to one hour, but I bet we're going to take longer than that. It's 13.20 now and we're planning to see the sunset at Kudeta after a short stop at home to take a bath and prepare for dinner at Hard Rock Cafe.

Can't wait for dinner...

discovering kuta

We took off from home kind of late,at about 1145 wita because the car was used by my dad for his appointment. We headed to Kuta area to eat lunch.

At first, we planned to eat at Rasa Sayang in Teuku Umar, but we finally agreed on Laota, a Chinese Restaurant in Kuta. Food was very delicious, all of us were satisfied. We ate sour sweet fish, rainbow porridge (their speciality), seafood sapo tahu, and fried shrimp with mayonnaise. Along the way, we had a short stop at Santo Fransiskus Xaverius church near J Boutique Hotel to ask about their Holy Eukarist schedule for today and tomorrow, since Mom and Dad's anniversary is tomorrow.

Afterwards, we drove to Discovery Mall Kartika Plaza just to walk around, to see what's up there, also to take a short visit to Ocean27.

We planned to have dinner there to celebrate my parents' anniversary. The waiter had to take some papers about their menus or something like that and they took such a long time that we decided to walk around the mall first while mom and dad wait there. Soon, we met them and they said something that I'm unsure of, then we all started to look around the mall.

s.k.l (seminyak.kuta.legian)

We took short drive to Bali Bakery. They were having their 15th birthday,so they served complimentary mini cakes with chocolate fountain.

We took another drive to Bali Deli to see the so-called delicious menus. Then we had a short visit to Bintang supermarket to buy some essential daily needs, such as 'women' needs, aqua and all those things. We headed to Seminyak area to look for Ultimo restaurant to look at its menu and to book for dinner.
Believe it or not, it's completely booked, my mom had to plead so that we're able to eat there for dinner. Headed towards body and soul to shop.

Mom and dad planned to have some reflexology while we walk around the area, but it was kind of hard to find one with a reasonable price. We thought about going to carrefour, but due to our shortage in gasoline, we headed to the gas station and then to Ultimo area.

We still have 1.5 hours, so we had a slow drive around the area near Ultimo so that we'll be in time for 6pm, the hour we booked at Ultimo.

feeling unwell

The third day at Bali, we are in Renon to drop off my dad and will soon be heading towards the city to eat lunch at Merthadani, I think that's the name. Its speciality is similar to Warung Wardhani, nasi campur.

At first, we were planning to go to Kuta and Seminyak area, but it seems we'll go there after lunch. Currently waiting for my dad and he's finished. And mom, is as usual, kind of pissed of waiting him for a few moments.

suckling pig

Woke up at about 730 bali time and we headed to Pasar Seni Sukawati to buy authentic things there.
We spent about 1 to 2 hours at Guwang first, then about 1 to 2 hours at Sukawati. Bought some shirts and other things, plenty of them, I think.

After 10 to 15 minutes of driving from Sukawati, we arrived at Ibu Oka's new Babi Guling restaurant in Ubud. Usually, we eat at the same restaurant but located near Ubud Traditional Market. However, they built another restaurant in a different location. Some say that the old location is way crowded than in this location because foreigners love 'traditional' environment, they wanted something new, since they are in Bali.

Okayy the food is served! One bowl of Babi Gulingg is coming, my stomach!

first dinner at Jimbaran

After an about two hour rest at home, we're finally on our way to Jimbaran to eat dinner. Passed Simpang Siur, Matahari Bali Galeria and all those places.

Not to boast, but it's been a long time since we last eat at Jimbaran, specifically in 2007.

Tomorrow mami isn't joining us because she has an appointment with her friend, but she'll make it for dinner. I hope so.

The traffic on the way back seems to be jammed, a long line of cars. I hope it won't be jammed on our way back, I hope the jam is temporary...

after lunch

We just ate nasi campur at Warung Wardhani, their speciality. Driving through sunset road, we are heading towards Benoa, the place where you can find lots of boats.

Along the way, of course, me, my sisters and mami took some pictures.
We're planning to go to Seminyak area to take a short visit to Bali Deli just to take a peak at their menu and to buy some bread.

I'm not sure where we will go next coz there aren't actually any fixed plans. We might plan to head to Kuta, but then, on the way, we might change destination.

One thing's for sure, we love to eat, to take a drive anywhere the road leads to, and then eat.

I love the culture here. The people are friendly and it is way safer here than in Jakarta.

the second day

I was only able to sleep for about 3 to 4 days last night. I woke up at 5am wita and wasn't able to sleep again until now. I layed down on the bed for about one hour or so, but still, I wasn't able to sleep. I expected to be sleepy while listening to music in my handphone, but I still can't. I think it was because of espresso from the lounge and tea from the airplane. And now my eyes are so tired, but I don't think I want to sleep right now.

We're currently on the way to GatSu in Denpasar to go somewhere I'm not sure of then we'll head to the famous ayam betutu at West GatSu (my mom said so). Afterwards, we're probably head somewhere else in the city.

My granny just bought food (fried stuff, snacks and balinese rice noodle).

So, we're on our way......

baliii

At lasstt.. After 1.5 hours of flight with garuda, we finally arrived at ngurah rai airport.. Currently on the way to baggage claim section..
Weww something new here.. those boarding are sprayed with hmm pig flu i think haha some wear facial mask to prevent being infected..

waiting for the queue

Boarding now..but the queue is quite long..
They're quite on time, i mean it's garuda.. The queue is uncrowded now sooo i think we'll go soon... It's odd, they closed the door for a while, i wonder what's up.. Some people have entered the airplane, but some are still waiting for the door to open.. Should arrive at bali at about 1030 bali time, so about 930 here jakarta time..
Okayy i'll continue when we arrive at bali =)
Hope i can keep an update of this trip *yes, i've said this twice hahaha*

the moment i've been waiting for

Yeyy..at lastt, here I come, my dear Bali =) oh my.. I totally miss Bali..
And here I am, sitting in Mandiri Lounge waiting for the boarding call for my flight.. It's scheduled to fly at 740 pm,but the gates will be opened at 710pm,which is in about 5 minutes time..
Sooo i've filled my stomach with some food and i'm sitting attentively while waiting for my family to call me and then we'll together walk to the gate..
I'm planning to keep on writing about my trip to Bali.. Hope i'll accomplish it =) i'm meeting my mami (auntie) and mak in bali (they took the morning flight) sooo i can't wait to meet them ^^
Should be in a matter of minutes before the boarding call....