From being met by a smiling driver to falling asleep to the sound of frogs and running water to waking to a beautiful vista of green rice fields, this place really is what was promised: peaceful and relaxing. And smiles!
My driver from the airport last night asked me if I liked music - "gypsy kings?". So we listened to Spanish guitars playing Frank Sinatra while passing fancy fast food restaurants and talking about village life in jungjungan where I'm staying. Quite the juxtaposition!
This morning woken by ducks and roosters. I could have slept longer but there is too much to see. A sumptuous breakfast with impeccable service was a wonderful start to the day.
An easy day of wandering the streets of Ubud seeing what I find was the plan.
I found myself at the monkey forest. Which is a forest full of monkeys. And full of Australians with bananas. Some might make an easy comparison between the two. But the forest was lovely, if you ignored the rubbish in the water. And the monkeys were pretty cute and photogenic. Especially the teeny tiny babies, awwww.
The humidity is going to be an adjustment! Is this my sweat or the moisture in the air? Luckily a breeze seems to bring relief consistently.
I think a spa visit is called for soon.
As for shopping. I am going to need a lot of will power to control it. Some amazing art and textiles here.
I think it's going to rain.
- Janet 🍎
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