SubscribeBali for the October break helped to remind us of some of the benefits of teaching in Bangladesh. It's the only island in Indonesia where a majority of the inhabitants are Hindu and is shows from the very first taxi ride. People are overly friendly ... well that might be because tourism is the main income for most the population but it's still nice to see smiling faces everywhere you look. There are little offerings everywhere ... this drivers was for prosperity and health.
The hotel (timeshare) was a nice three story building in the Balinese style. We were on the ground floor and were going to try and move up to get a balcony but decided with Elizabeth the ground floor was easier to negotiate.
Even though the place was full it never seemed crowded. Other hotels on the beach had crowded beaches with chairs right next to each other. Ours was spaced out nicely. It was hot but the shade was perfect with nice breezes and pool and beach side food and drink service.
For Elizabeth's first beach vacation it was a winner. Although she slept most of the time when were were outside she did play in the sand and pool a bit.
We also hung out with Kelly and Justin, they were down the beach at another posh resort, that had more of the young jet set crowd. We contemplated the things that make a good beach, resort, and pool. We decided we are kind of beach resort snobs ... swim up bar? nice sandy bottom? clear or blue waters? lagoon pool? it seems we are still looking for the perfect resort but we decided we've got extremely close at times.
After having everyone go bananas at the sight of E (this woman literally snatched her from my hands and had someone taking video of it ... after a minute I asked if the crazy lady would please give the baby back and it took a few more) and touching and grabbing for her. Carrie started putting her in the Baby Bjorn to baby block them. It was especially annoying when she was asleep. Though I will note that eating out with Elizabeth has become a new game of trade the baby. You eat, I entertain, I eat, you entertain. Additional thanks to Justin and Kelly for the extra hands ... you cut the holding time to a fourth. At one point early in the trip a waitress asked Carrie to hold her and she said no ... at the end of the trip a second waitress asked and was given Elizabeth after an affirming nod from myself.
100% FAN!
Coming soon: the visit to the monkey forest!
For Elizabeth's first beach vacation it was a winner. Although she slept most of the time when were were outside she did play in the sand and pool a bit.
We also hung out with Kelly and Justin, they were down the beach at another posh resort, that had more of the young jet set crowd. We contemplated the things that make a good beach, resort, and pool. We decided we are kind of beach resort snobs ... swim up bar? nice sandy bottom? clear or blue waters? lagoon pool? it seems we are still looking for the perfect resort but we decided we've got extremely close at times.
After having everyone go bananas at the sight of E (this woman literally snatched her from my hands and had someone taking video of it ... after a minute I asked if the crazy lady would please give the baby back and it took a few more) and touching and grabbing for her. Carrie started putting her in the Baby Bjorn to baby block them. It was especially annoying when she was asleep. Though I will note that eating out with Elizabeth has become a new game of trade the baby. You eat, I entertain, I eat, you entertain. Additional thanks to Justin and Kelly for the extra hands ... you cut the holding time to a fourth. At one point early in the trip a waitress asked Carrie to hold her and she said no ... at the end of the trip a second waitress asked and was given Elizabeth after an affirming nod from myself.
100% FAN!
Coming soon: the visit to the monkey forest!
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