This local woman we encountered on our walks spent her days making small offering baskets from these leaves. Note the basket in her hands. She always said hello as we walked by. |
Watching the buffaloes walk along the beach never stopped giving us a thrill. Where do you see such a thing? |
Now, after these many months, we understand their hesitancy if they’d only visited the traffic congested Denpasar. Having spent this extended period far from the crowds, traffic, crime and commotion we have an entirely different perspective.
On both occasions of our arrival at the villa the staff presented us with chilled washcloths and sweet tea. Tom drank both glasses. |
As always, we’re using any remaining groceries we’ve accumulated including the last of the mince (ground beef) we’d purchased in Denpasar upon our arrival. Last night, the two Ketuts made one of our favorite grain, sugar and starch free, low carb recipes, Mushroom Burger Scramble, which we found years ago at this favorite site. Thanks, Linda!
Mom and baby on the side of the road. |
Gede and the two Ketuts have asked when we’ll return. As we often say, “We have lots of world left to see.” Its unlikely we’ll return to this location, although the 33 night upcoming cruise will dock for a day in Benoa, Bali, on November 11th, an area we’ve yet to see. Most likely, we’ll take the tender (small boat) to shore to check it out.
Evening view of the gorgeous cabana. We spent many days under this cabana watching for sightings on the beach. |
I suppose after awhile there will be less and less ports of call throughout the world we haven’t visited at least once but now, we’re a long way away from that eventuality, even after 14 cruises.
The beautifully hand painted fishing boats in the harbor in Negara. |
At that point many of the 2500 passengers will disembark entirely, while new passengers come aboard. Many of the booked passengers we’ve encountered at the Cruise Critic message boards have booked the two cruises combined, as a back-to-back cruise, like us. What a fabulous opportunity to make more new friends!
The two Ketuts and Ribut were proud of the big tuna the girls had found at the early morning market. It was delicious! |
Mine is more stuffed than usual with the recent purchases of a number of Balinese items. I’ve decided to wait to determine which old items need to be tossed once we’re in air con at the hotel. Right now its so hot and humid, I have little motivation to tackle that task.
A Blue Kingfisher atop a palm tree on the villa's grounds. |
So far, as I prepare these numbers for both the final post in two days and to update our expense spreadsheet, it appears the totals will be similar, except for the recent four night stay in Lovina at the Puri Bagus resort and the recent clothing purchases both online and locally.
The worried look on his face made us laugh. |
Have a glorious day of your own!
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Photo from one year ago today, October 22, 2015:
The entrance to the hospital in Savusavu, Fiji. Medical care is free to both citizens of Fiji and visitors. See here for more details. |
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