May 1st 2016 (Ubud and Chiang Mai)

May 1st 2016 (Ubud and Chiang Mai)

May 1, 2016June 3, 2020LIVING THE THAI LIFEBali, Chiang Mai, Indonesia, Thailand, Ubud (Bali)

The last of Ubud! We discovered this building along one of the rice paddy routes. It's been left half finished and some young locals have made it home. No electrics or running water. Occasionally, with eyes cast down, we passed the inhabitants using the nearby stream to do do laundry, wash themselves and sometimes as a toilet! Our last dinner! Absolutely wonderful! The weirdest sign in the Chiang Mai arrivals lounge! Even the frogs are

April 24th 2016 (Ubud, Bali)

April 24, 2016June 3, 2020GALLIVANTINGBali, Indonesia, Ubud (Bali)

Our new abode for a few days. The garden is wonderful and so are the views! An equally amazing view from a friends house. With so much water around it's all so lush and green :) More sights from in and around Ubud A very lucky escape from a falling coconut branch! A cicada - this is what makes those deafening sounds

April 17th 2016 (Ubud, Bali)

April 17, 2016June 3, 2020GALLIVANTINGBali, Indonesia, Ubud (Bali)

We are staying right next to the rice paddies, so front row seats to learn how the new seedlings are planted out. New found rice paddy walks The fresh coconuts are huge here! The fresh market - you have to be up early for this though More sights from in and around town We're getting good at steps! You guessed it! More walking!

April 10th 2016 (Ubud, Bali)

April 10, 2016June 3, 2020GALLIVANTINGBali, Indonesia, Ubud (Bali)

Good morning Ubud! Breakfast and a swim, followed by a walk through the rice paddies Downward facing dogs......lazy dogs ..... ...and cute little cheeky dogs! As you would imagine the town centre is full of interest There are things to see in all directions, but keep at least one eye on the sidewalk! In and around the local neighbourhood More rice paddy wonders! Homemade

April 3rd 2016 (Chiang Mai and Bali)

April 3, 2016June 3, 2020LIVING THE THAI LIFEChiang Mai, Indonesia, Thailand, Ubud (Bali)

Crazy Thai car stickers! Gecko on a wire! Very cool lighting in this bar! Wise words indeed! A proper 'date night' with a 3 course meal. In our excitement over the starter we forgot the photo! THE tiniest dog I have EVER seen! The bakery home of the famous 3 baht cookie, and said 3 baht cookie The journey to Bali. The first sensible thing to have happened all day!! The first full day in

Travel Blog: Week 47

October 6, 2013June 6, 2020THE TRIP 2012-2014Bali, Chiang Mai, Indonesia, Northern Thailand, Ubud (Bali)

Bali: Ubud - and back to Chiang Mai Week 47: 30.09.2013 - 06.10.2013 Monday:- I woke with very mixed feelings. Deciding to give up my round the world ticket had left me with a sense of relief but also some in trepidation - why? I've no idea as logically I knew I could always book a flight. I guess I was just out of my comfort zone. Gusti seemed happy to know I was staying - bless him, it meant the

Travel Blog: Week 46

September 29, 2013June 6, 2020THE TRIP 2012-2014Bali, Indonesia, Ubud (Bali)

Bali: Ubud Week 46: 23.09.2013 - 29.09.2013 Monday:- This morning, having met two travellers yesterday, I pondered what I would do with the remaining time in Bali. I had a week. Gusti was a wealth of info and of course had some relation or other who would be able to assist me with any plan I might have. My room was booked by someone else in a couple of days so I would have to move out anyway. Seemed an opportune

Travel Blog: Week 45

September 22, 2013June 6, 2020THE TRIP 2012-2014Bali, Indonesia, Ubud (Bali)

Bali: Ubud Week 45: 16.09.2013 - 22.09.2013 Monday:- The alarm went off at 5am - that's 4am Chiang Mai time. Having only got some sleep I felt tired but rested. Now to find the gate for my next flight. Airport rules....... I just don't get them - isn't it an x-ray machine?? Why do you have to take a laptop out of your bag and out of its case. I do try to keep calm during the whole security journey but