Finally the time has come for our Bali trip for Rach & Christian’s wedding. We have been looking forward to this for so long but I’ve also been pretty apprehensive about Ollie B’s first overseas trip. Thankfully, the trip over here went off without a hitch (except for the tears when Panda had to go through the x-ray machine at Customs).
Ever the seasoned flyer, Ollie was asleep within a few minutes of take-off (just like his Mummy). He got through the rest of the six hour flight by indulging his love of Yo Gabba Gabba and Sesame Street on the laptop and Nick and I celebrated our triumph over a glass or two of wine.
The real joy started when we hit the arrivals hall to the dodgy new immigration process (ie they now have computers!). This took about an hour and a half, which was less than the five hour delays I had been hearing about. Ollie kept himself amused by cuddling and kissing the six year old girl he had met on the plane. He is such a ladies man. Then we had to get through the rigorous Indo Customs which meant one lady sitting on her Iphone texting while we loaded our bags onto an unattended xray machine.
Once out the airport we still had to get up to Ubud. Normally about an hour, this took even longer as we kept getting caught up in processions for a religious holiday – like we were literally part of the procession. Ollie thought it was awesome, waving and giggling at the people walking past us all prettied up in their garb and carrying offerings.
We eventually got to our villa and got Obear down for the night. He was so exhausted that he went off without too much fuss. Right through until his normal wake up time, in Australia!! That is another story. Fingers crossed there is no repeat tomorrow morning.
Today has been a lovely day of unwinding up here in the peace and tranquility of Ubud. We went out and checked out the markets (didn’t buy anything – seriously not into shopping which is troubling). Had a lovely time at Cafe Lotus where Ollie got to feed the fish some bread, but he actually ate half of it himself.
We are learning that Bali is even better with little (fair haired, fair skinned) babies. Everyone wants to say hi to him and give him cuddles, bread for fish, chocolate wafers etc. He is well and truly spoilt here.
The place we are staying in is A-MAY-ZING!!! It is a whole floor of a two storey house set amongst the rice paddies. The grounds are lush and the staff are so sweet. I am sitting here on the day bed enjoying the wi-fi while listening to distant gamelan music, geckos and dogs barking while the lights dim and rise according to the dodgy generator. It is so beautiful and we are relishing in the chance to ease into our holiday before heading down to Seminyak and the wedding excitement in the next few days.
You’ll all be pleased to see that Pandy made the trip, even though he didn’t have a passport. He has gotten quite filthy in the last 24 hours but Ollie’s love for him seems to be even greater over here and he is getting carted/thrown around everywhere. Stay tuned for pics of Pandy out and about, perhaps AJ Hackett Bungy or the Hard Rock Cafe (not likely!).
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