Bali may have the nicest people we have met on our trip. They are polite, friendly and easy going. Even haggling in the market can be a pleasant experience with the Balinese. In Bali there are touts. I expected this. Most countries we have visited thus far in Central, South America and Asia have touts. [...]
Nearly 425 days on the road. We do wish we were home for Christmas this year. Christmas is probably our favorite holiday although we do not consider ourselves “religious” types. The one time of year when we are guaranteed time with friends and family. Of course eating, drinking, and presents for me are also a [...]
Bali is full of spas, massage joints, and reflexology. All of these services are a fraction of the cost in the US. I was excited about the possibility of a massage, and when WS saw the price he wanted to go too. We got a recommendation for a spa from fellow travelers Claudio and Kirsten. [...]
