Adelaide to Bali

We had an evening flight at 7pm with the usual early check-in then dinner at Atura.
Arrived on time but took 15 minutes to get off the plane because there were no buses to get us off the tarmac intoLeia mais
"Welcome home".

Woke at leisure then off to have breakfast and to see our Risata friends. Then Coffee and banana pancake up the street at Nuka's before some overdue pool time back at Risata.
Walked to Jimmy's on theLeia mais
Sababay Wines

Kadek picked us up from The Risata at 9am to take us to Candidasa. On the way we stopped at Sababay Wines. Beautiful location but at first we were a bit underwhelmed with tasting out of small paperLeia mais
Pura Goa Lawah temple. Klungkung

Pura Goa Lawah is a Balinese Hindu temple or a pura located in Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Pura Goa Lawah is often included among the Sad Kahyangan Jagad, or the "six sanctuaries of the world", theLeia mais
Candidasa

Arrived at Candidasa around 12.30 and had lunch at Loaf with Kadek.
Checked into Seabreeze and spent the afternoon and evening just relaxing and enjoying the resort.
Candidasa Day 2

Woke early and went for a walk to main road. Had breakfast at Seabreeze and then sat by the pool til lunch.
Walked up to B,Tok Warung for lunch then walked up to shops where Jen bought a wooden signLeia mais
Sea Breeze Candidasa

$130 a night for the Deluxe Ocean view room, including breakfast. The restaurant has a great menu and there's a Spa room also.
We'd definitely stay again. ✌️❤️
Candidasa to Amed

We booked a driver at reception and left Candidasa at 10am to go to Amed for 3 days. One of the most beautiful drives we've done in Bali.
Amed

Arrived at Seamount accommodation in Amed 11.30am and checked in. Went for walk and found a nice beachside Bar. "Teatro Bar". Had drinks and lunch and headed back poolside at Seamount.
Went back toLeia mais
Amed sunset

I couldn't decide on which sunset pics to use, so here's 20 of them. It was really quite something!! ❤️
Amed Day 2

Woke to a stunning sunrise.
Went for a morning walk up the road and onto the beach before breakfast.
Had some pool time, then back up the street to do some shopping and have lunch. Found a funkyLeia mais
Snorkelling in Amed

A young lad from our accommodation took us out on his family's boat to go snorkelling. Something we don't usually do and absolutely loved it!! ❤️
Sunset Point Amed

$17.50pp Buffet dinner with the added bonus of the best sunsets you'll ever see.
I had no idea what this place was until we got there and was gobsmacked at the size of it.
Seamount Hotel, Amed.

80 per night, including buffet breakfast for this little gem.
Right on the beach and walking distance to the best bars, restaurants and shops with front row viewing for the best sunsets and sunrises.
Amed collection

Amed is now my favourite part of Bali. The locals are true Balinese, the demographic of the tourists appeals to me more and it has a very relaxed vibe. There are also some fantastic cafe's and barsLeia mais
Virgin Beach

Kadek picked us up from Amed at 9am. On the way back to Kuta, we called in to look at Virgin Beach and were stunned by its beauty.
It is owned by the local community.
We stopped and had a drink andLeia mais
Amed back to Kuta

Kadek got us back to Kuta around midday and made a couple of stops along the way.
When we got back to the Risata, I was surprised with Lewis being there. Then, once down the beach, I was surprised byLeia mais
Legian and Kuta

Watched the Essendon v West Coast game at Y Bar in Legian and then had drinks at Posers Pub just down the road.
Holly and Matt went back to Seminyak, while Lewis came with us to Jimmy's Bar and thenLeia mais
Relaxing day in Kuta

A relaxing day by the pool, Johnny Tacos for lunch, then a quick shop in Lipo Mall. A walk up to Jimmy's Bar in the afternoon and then Santorini Greek restaurant for dinner.
Myles arrives in Bali

Jenny went for a walk in the morning before breakfast and then we had coffee at Nuka.
Myles arrived in Bali late morning as a surprise for me. It seemed that everyone else knew BUT me. 😊
We sat byLeia mais
Golf at Bali National

Lewis' birthday present to me was a round of golf at Bali National Golf Club.
Amazing in an understatement. ❤️
Relaxed afternoon & evening

Lewis and I arrived back to Risata from Golf around 2pm. We sat by the pool with Jenny and Myles and had some lunch and drinks.
After some Happy Hour drinks at the Jepun Bar, we walked to dinner atLeia mais
Relax. Drink. Eat. Sunset. Repeat.

A chilled day.
Jenny and Myles went up to Kerobokan to find kitchenware from last night's dinner at Temple while Lewis and I stayed by the pool.
We all had lunch with Ardhana and his Nephews atLeia mais
Kuta

Lewis left for home after breakfast.
Jenny and I had coffee and banana pancake at Nuka's with the rest of the day spent by the pool with Myles.
We had Johnny Tacos for lunch and back to the pool.
WeLeia mais
A quiet Saturday

Relaxing day today.
Jenny and Myles watched the first half of the Swans v Freo game at Stadium Cafe and had lunch there. I stayed by the pool and had a Risata Chicken burger for lunch.
We all stayedLeia mais