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So today is my last full day of my 6 weeks away. I feel like this will be my last blog but no- doubt my travels will cause some sort of upset, so be prepared for more. I already know I’ve got to get a bus from Manchester airport and I’m predicting massive queues atContinue reading “Day 39: complete relaxation and probably the last blog”

I was grateful to have Parid as my driver again for today’s tour of more temples and some UNESCO world heritage sites. The first stop was Tanah Lot Temple. Tanah Lot is one of the seven Balinese sea temples along the southwestern coast of the island and its name in Balinese means “land (in the)Continue reading “Day 38: Rain doesn’t stop play in Bali”

Upon waking today I was slightly concerned that I’d got the dreaded Bali Belly, I had my hydration salts, my probiotics and some anti-pooping tablet I got for South Africa that I’ve never used and hope for the best! You will be all pleased to know that I survived the day 🤪🤪. I was pickedContinue reading “Day 37: waterfalls, coffee, temples and rice terraces”

Now I’m not going to lie I was looking forward to today’s activity. A trip to a local market and a Balinese cooking class. If you follow me on Instagram you will know that I’m a bit of a foodie and love to cook. So 5 weeks of not doing any food prep I wasContinue reading “Day 36: Chef Wood is in her element”

Today’s planned activity was silver jewellery making. I woke early as normal and headed for breakfast on the ocean front. An iced flat white and some smashed avo, poached eggs on toast with a side of beans set me up nicely for the day. It was about a km walk from where I had breakfastContinue reading “Day 35: becoming a jeweller.”

There’s a 2 hour time difference between Melbourne and Bali so it was inevitable that I would wake up early, even though I didn’t go to sleep until 3am Australian time. The hotel I booked is a lot more expensive than the traditional Bali experience, but I figured I work my bum off for theContinue reading “Day 34: relaxing to the maxing”

My final few hours in Melbourne, wow what a few weeks it’s been! I’m genuinely gutted to be leaving. Spending time with Dom, Stricko and baby Noah has been great. Who would’ve thought that back in 2004 when Dom and I first met we would be here 21 years later 🥰🥰🥰. Noah had another greatContinue reading “Day 33: Bali bound”

So today is my last full day in Australia. I fly tomorrow early evening. It’s currently 9.44pm, I’m watching the football (AFL), I have a gin and everyone else is asleep. I’ve been putting off writing today’s blog as every time I think about leaving I shed a small tear – I really don’t wantContinue reading “Day 32: A perfect final day!”

An early morning breakfast was on the cards this morning as Dom was going to pilates, as much as I think pilates would be good for me the thought of pilates reformer sends shiver through my bones. I would be the one that ends up face planting and in a whole heap of bother 🤣🤣.Continue reading “Day 31: To the G”

Day 29 Today was a very quiet day. We pottered! Everyone loves to potter. Dom cooked me her famous pesto eggs. A bagel with pesto, chilli, egg and cheese cooked in the air fryer. I will have to recreate this upon my return to the UK, must put bagels and pesto on my shopping list.Continue reading “Day 29 & 30: rest and adventure”