Getaway Gal

[getawaygal]

Good Karma

I got upgraded to Business class!! This long flight from Hong Kong to SF just got a whole lot better. Champagne, reclining seat, fluffy blanket. If I have to leave Bali - this is a blissful way to make it home. ❤❤ Still feeling lucky. I should play the lotto when I get home!

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Bali sunset.

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Last night in Bali! I found this little spot on the beach - beautiful colors and view! We're 20 minutes away from sunset; it's going to be beautiful! Drinking a Bintang & grilled jumbo prawns on the way. I won't be this warm again at 6 pm for a very long time. I'm going to miss you Bali. ❤

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I don't think I've ever been this relaxed. So peaceful here. After three weeks of temples, massages, yoga, yummy local food, scenic views, amazing Balinese people & culture, mosquito bites, lazy days at the pool & beach, shopping, and just about the most special trip I've had in a while... I'm ready to come home tomorrow. Let's see if I can keep some of this Bali calm with me for a while. ❤❤

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The best massage

So I've had quite a few massages since I've been in Bali, but yesterday's may have been my favorite. I had a 90 minute Balinese massage at Bodyworks in Seminyak. I walked the beach into town, had the massage and a mani/pedi (so necessary!), had an early yummy din at Petiteenget, and then shopped around. Found two beautiful rings and a snakeskin brown clutch. All the prices here are beyond reasonable, so I bought them all. I'm thinking it's my duty to help the Balinese economy. I leave tomorrow afternoon, so I've got to make the most of today. Pooltime, maybe another massage?I'll miss this beautiful island. ❤

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Hungover

Hurting this morning. Last night was BIG, but so much fun. Drinks at KuDeTa, then din at the beautiful La Lucciola, followed by drinks at the W hotel. Home at 2 means this is going to be a lazy day at the beach. I think I can make that happen. Kelly Morphy (friend from school) is visiting from Ubud today - should be fun.

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My new digs - not a bad way to spend 5 days!

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Off to Seminyak today!

I've loved my Desa Seni paradise. I've been doing yoga, hanging by the pool, chatting with the other guests, and just relaxing. Today I'm moving about 15 minutes down the road to the posh beach town of Seminyak. I've made a girls night out date tonight with a beautiful spunky Aussie staying here. She's meeting me at my hotel & we're hitting some bars on the beach & din - lipstick, dresses & everything! :) Can't wait!!

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Having lunch at Green Ginger, a Jill & lonely planet suggestion. Rode a bike here, which is brave of me since I don't like the small exposed bike to large metal car ratio in the states. I did fine. :)

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My reading place for the morning, and my view. No sun, but at least it isn't raining. Maybe a bike ride to explore for lunch. Feeling lazy now.

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This breakfast was incredible. It starts with fresh fruit and tangerine juice, all grown on the island. French press, strong coffee (yes, I'm back to caffeine) comes next. Then a BLTA with a fried egg on polenta. Most the veg they grow here on the premises. Yum! Last night I had the freshest, best gazpacho and a dairy free pasta carbonara, my first Italian here - and it was fabulous. Must I leave in two days? Oh, and it looks like the sun is peeking out. :)

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My view from breakfast. It poured this morning! I took a 7:30 meditation class and halfway through a downpour started. Since the class was in this open air hut, it was a great experience. I had hoped to get down to the beach today and start exploring around, but the rain might spoil that plan. Here's hoping for some sun!

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I've found paradise and it's called Desa Seni. I have a huge house all to myself with a gorgeous patio, surrounded by greenery. I could stay here forever. The food is all organic and the yoga classes are supposed to some of the best in Bali. Thanks for the rec, Jill, it is truly amazing here.

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Beautiful day yesterday! I went to Gunong Kawi, a temple with these carved structures in the face of a mountain. Very Indiana Jones looking. I loved the jungle feel, the river, and the rice fields that surround it! Jillbert, was this your recommendation? Loved it.

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Feeling a little hungover from my visit to Naughty Nuri's last night. It's a must do here in Ubud. They make these enormous overflowing martinis. Why did we decide to have two? I'm thinking my counterparts, Eric and Elliot, are feeling crappy this morning too!

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This morning I'm chilling on my patio when I hear and see this massive bee/fly like monstrosity coming at me. It was 10 times the size of a bumble bee with enormous legs. So, of course I scream and rush inside my bungalow and shut the door. I was sitting on my bed for at least 3 minutes when I hear the same buzzing/fluttering sound, and it is coming from somewhere on me. More screaming and flailing happens when I realize IT has been sitting on me. After hiding in the bathroom (and almost throwing up from the thought of IT) I run out to find someone to get IT out of my room, which they do. I have had enough bee close encounters for the year, I think. Hopefully this one will be the last!!

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$6 massage

No joke! After I made my way back to my hotel (with sore feet), I decided it was time for a massage. Someone I met at dinner the other night recommended this little place down the street, so there I went. 60 minute fabulous massage with a private shower was really $6. I booked another treatment for tomorrow, a massage and a Balinese spice scrub - and probably another the next day. ❤❤