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Archive for 2009
If you are folllowing me on twitter or on my facebook, you probably know the mad rush I was in before leaving for this trip. Only packed 30mins before I left home. Dive gears, cameras, clothing, chargers, laptop… etc. The only thing I forgot was an extra bag to carry my camera around. But that’s not a big deal since I don’t think I’ll be doing much walking around except probably the last day or so.
The flight was a breeze. Slept most of the time and woke up only to find the plane appoaching the runway at unusually fast speed. I really thought there was something wrong. My heart dropped a little, the rest of the body was intact. lol. Everything seem to go well this time round, immigration, taxis, etc.
Took a short taxi ride to Villa Seminyak Estate and Spa which I booked 2 hours before leaving home (talk about being last minute). The guy at the reception asked me if I was with friends, I said no, I’m alone. He looked shocked. I thought… “what the hell… can’t come alone is it?”. Then he explained that the small hut by the pool I booked was under renovation and wasn’t updated on the website, so they “upgraded” me to a villa. Actually, I wasn’t too happy because I really wanted to stay by the pool. When he opened the door to the villa, it was my turn to get a shock. I counted 50 steps to reach my room. The best part about the villa… free wireless internet access (ok, it’s not starhub nor singtel, but at least it gets me online). I know it’s very lame, but I know I’m going to be deprived of internet for the next 5 days, let me just have a little bit more. Here are some images of the villa (you can check out their website at www.villaseminyak.net).
Ordered some late night nasi goreng while filling the bathtub in the humongous bathroom (it’s about the same size as my bedroom in Singapore, although it’s quite empty). A good start for the trip I hope.
Woke up really late the next day. Only in time for a morning dip at the pool before heading for breakfast right before closing. I have to say the villa is not for people who have to sleep in complete darkness. Because of the light from the top windows, the place will be brightly lit riht after sunrise, which in Bali, is abot 6am. Fortunately, I have no such problems. I can sleep under spotlights.
Met Edward from Launch 2002 wakeboard school for lunch. I always thought I was alone in Bali island. Kinda crazy to meet people I know here. Then I had coffee with Hannah from Heaven’s Gift and her designer. They were here on a business trip. Booked my dive trip and back to hotel again. Checked my dive equipments and mucked around in the pool. It was fun, very fun. As tradition goes… a self portrait at the beginning of every trip:D my nose was like a leaking tap after the shoot.
Reminds me that mornings are beautiful.
Because of the Bali trip tomorrow, I don’t think I’ll be getting much sleep tonight. I’m so going to sleep through the flight. Love the framing of this:D
I’m working so hard now I’m seeing double. Oh but that’s real:D Alritie, way past bedtime now. Midweek already!! Still got much to do, but really looking forward to Kevin and Evelyn’s wedding this weekend. Plus meeting some really nice couples:D
double the ring. double the couple. double the happiness!
It may not be the biggest, but it’s enough for her to say “it more than exceeded my expectations”.
The ring is material. The thoughts put into the choice, is far more valuable.