Day 6: Spa Day (and Another Shoe Goes Missing)

Success! The kids slept until 6:00am this morning. After several days of predawn starts, this felt like an incredible achievement. Jai did wake earlier, but thankfully decided sleep was actually a pretty good idea and drifted back off again.

We started the day with our now very predictable Bali routine: breakfast, a morning swim, then a walk to Uncle Graham's... for another swim.

From there, the whole family headed to The Birdhouse for lunch. It was an absolutely beautiful spot, with ponds full of turtles and fish that kept the kids entertained while we enjoyed a delicious meal together.

On the walk home, however, the now-infamous pram claimed another victim. This time it quietly swallowed (or more accurately ejected) one of Jai's shoes. Thankfully, Nanny heroically retraced our steps through the streets and successfully rescued it before it disappeared forever.

The highlight of the day came at 3:00pm, when Sam and I were treated to an afternoon at Koa Shala Day Spa, thanks to Jackie and Campbell.

To say it was incredible doesn't quite do it justice. It was honestly beyond exceptional and just kept exceeding our expectations. We were welcomed with a relaxing foot wash, a cup of tea and a cold face towel before our treatments even began. Then came massages, head massages, body scrubs, body wraps and facials—pure bliss.
Then we returned to reception, where we were treated to ice cream, fresh fruit, tea and water before we left. Every little detail had been thoughtfully considered, making it one of the most incredible spa experiences we've ever had. World Class!

Afterwards, Jackie and Campbell picked us up and took us out for another lovely dinner before we headed home to the kids. Nanny and Jack had been on babysitting duty, and by the time we arrived, 50% of the children were fast asleep while the other two were waiting patiently in bed for kisses from mum of course 😆

Trip Statistics

- Wake-up time: 6:00am (New record!)
- Morning swims: 2
- Shoes almost lost forever: 1
- Heroic shoe rescues by Nanny: 1
- Hours spent being thoroughly spoiled at the spa: Not enough
- Very grateful parents: 2
- Family memories made: CountlessRead more