’ve only been to Bali once before this trip and it was for a yoga detox retreat. Bar for one debaucherous evening with a mate at Ku De Ta where I very thoroughly pre-toxed before my detox, I never left the safe confines of my resort as I barely had an hour to spare between raw juice drinking and several hour long meditation sessions.
This time I’ve had the chance to experience Bali in all it’s glory and I like it very much. The food is delicious and mind-blowingly cheap. It’s gorgeous. The people are beautiful and very funny. There are also a few bonus extras I’ve been loving… here are 5 observations from a Bali rookie.
1. The Magnums are a very sensible size
Almond Magnums in almost any Asian country are a delicacy to behold. Smaller than an Australian Magnum but slightly bigger than a Mini, they’re the perfect little treat to munch on as you walk back to your villa in the sweltering heat and they don’t make you feel like too much of a fatty boom batty when you pop your togs on later.
2. You can fart anywhere you like
The main street of Seminyak smells a bit like rotting flowers. There’s a mix of sulfur, garbage, humidity, incense and sewerage in the air and the smells change every few feet. This is excellent because you can let rip a stinky one while you’re walking around the streets and no one will ever know. Thanks Bali.
3. Everyone you know is in Bali
I’ve run into more people I know in Bali than I ever have in Melbourne. If you want to travel overseas but you’re a bit nervous, Bali is the place to go. Pretty much everyone speaks English and chances are your best mate from primary school will be staying in the villa next door.
4. Ketut and Rhonda are still a thing
It really is the love story that will last through out the ages. I’m half tempted to buy a Kiss Me Ketut t-shirt so I can explain to my children why grown ups always say ‘Eyes on the road Rhonda!!!’.
5. You can pay someone to do pretty much anything for you
This is 50% awesome and 50% uncomfortable. The owner of our villa has a lovely lady come every morning to cook us breakfast and while I absolutely love it, I also feel like a bit of a dick sitting around while she makes us eggs.
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Have you ever been to Bali? Did you love it?
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