Bali!!

Hello!!

So I have been back around a week after my trip from Bali and I have LOOOVE it!!! You see all the pictures of Bali and you think ahhh it surely can’t look like that in real life. But it certainly did. I would have loved to stay longer, but we made the most of the time we had.

We stayed in Nusa Dua in the Grand Aston Hotel which is on a big complex and on the beach. When we arrived we were welcomed to cold flannels and a cocktail style drink which is a lovely touch. The staffs were so lovely and couldn’t do enough for you.  The choice of breakfast on a morning was incredible, could never decide what I wanted to eat.

One the first proper day we had, we booked a tour through our hotel. We had a day  tour of Ubud, so a driver turned up and took us to the best bits of Ubud and the driver just waits for you while you look around the places. So first we went to see where gold and silver is made and there is also a shop there where you can purchase items.

Entrance into where they make gold and silver

Next we went to a coffee farm where we wondered under the trees and saw where coffee is actually made. Then we had the chance tried a variety of tea’s and coffees and the most amazing chocolate, we then had to buy some to take home with us.

The list of coffee and teas we tried

Monkey Forest- I had read reviews about this place and I am so glad I visited it!! I really don't like zoo's or anything like that so I was concerned it might be like that but no. The monkeys are literally in a massive forest just running about, jumping on people. At the forest you could buy banana's to feed the monkey's but I decided not to as I was afraid of them jumping on me (i'm a wimp!)

How cute are these baby monkeys!!

Markets- I am so gutted I didn't get a picture of the markets as they were so impressive! There is so much choice of lovely unique bits. I wish I had room in my suitcase for all the lovely bits and bobs.  I bought a few scarfs which had lovely patterns on. The only down fall is walking through busy markets when it is SO warm. But it was so worth it!

Rice Fields- Now this is must to do in Bali as they are so impressive to see. You can walk through the fields or if not just a chance to appreciate the beauty of it! So amazing, it’s actually hard to explain which just a picture to show.

Temple – So when we arrived at the temple, you give a donation of any amount you want, then you go put on a sarong. You just wonder through at your own pace, and it is so lovely all the detail.

Kuta Shopping centre- So we had a day trip into Kuta which was put on by our hotel which was a nice touch. And after visiting Kuta, I am glad we stayed out of Kuta as it is so manic. But it is definitely worth a trip to visit, plenty of bars and places to eat. The shopping mall is huge, but it is so bizarre you have a shop selling real stuff, then directly opposite there is a shop selling fake gear.

So after all my rambling, that is my trip to Bali. I must say its a beautiful place and great if you want to see lots of sights or if you just want to relax. Definitely a place worth a visit.

Have you ever visited Bali? Would you like to go? Where would you recommend visiting?

Lots of love,

Nicole