Islands/Cities I've Visited (easy to find on a map)

1) Java - Surabaya, Malang, Jakarta
2) Bali - Kuta, Denpasar, Legian, Tabanan, Tanah Lot, Sanur,
Jimbaran, Ubud
3) Kalimantan - Banjar Baru, Banjarmasin, Pulau Kaladan, Batulicin
4) Sulawesi - Makassar (well, the airport at least)
5) Papua - Manokwari, Jayapura, Sentani, Kamur, Merauke, Wamena
? 1: Been working, lounging, ___ much? Any plans for Christmas/New
Years? Where are you now?

Sanur and Ubud

I had a slight detour from Malang to Bali. Those flights
have been canceled, indefinitely, due to a recent
accident (no complaints!) They put me in a taxi for a
2-hour ride to Surabaya. And a flight out to Bali,
arriving 5 hours later than planned.

Rachel and I spent a night in Sanur at the nicest hotel
I've been in since my arrival here. We had an outdoor
bathroom, with a tub/jacuzzi! SOOO kewl! I enjoyed a
peaceful morning at the rocky beach. Crabs, larger than
my fist, captured my curiosity. I was surrounded, almost
360 degrees, by cool, clear water lapping at my feet.
Simply refreshing...

We came to Ubud and are staying at a shady hotel. The
doors are locked with a padlock! But it is cute overall.
We visited the Monkey Temple and had great conversation
over dinner. It's been fun, but mostly a much needed
vacation...

Captured Bali Encounters

A surprise "romantical" dinner down an alley road in Ubud. Ambiance, delicious drinks and great company from Australia to Los Angeles... What more could I ask for?

We had come from visiting the Monkey Temple. The monkeys go bananas for bananas, of course. They may look harmless, but I'm sure Eileen would say differently!

Sometimes, we encounter divine appointments, and we don't even realize the power and freedom that comes along... That's how I'd sum up my conversations with Marta.

Now, Sierra - I can't really explain it, and I don't think she could either. But I think I'll remember those laugh attacks and the random English pronunciation as just a part of her week. That, and fireworks on the beach!

And of course, a walk on the beach. Thanks for making the time, Hana. Ahhh, what I wouldn't give to have a house on the beach...