Bali 3-13 November 2006

We had 9 nights in Bali. The beaches are not as nice as in Malaysia but are really good if you surf. We had a go at surfing but only managed to kneel up; using the surfboard for bodyboarding proved more successful, although I did graze my knees.

Bali is excellent for shopping - Steve got two cashmere suits tailor-made and I had three dresses made. We didn't pick our last items up until two hours before we left Bali which was cutting it a bit fine! Everything here can be made to order, including the antiques! We saw the local dances and a street carnival as well as visiting the volcano, rice terraces and a couple more temples.

Our accommodation at the Grand Kumala was the last "luxury" hotel we could afford to stay at, as backpackers hostels in Oz are twice the price!

Lots of love Helen XXX