This year we are far way from home for Easter and therefore there is no chocolate, no eggs, no lamb, nothing of the tradition.
To comfort ourselves after arriving at The Laguna in Nusa Dua we visited the spa and made two appointments: the aroma warm stones massage for Wolfram (yes I'm jealous) and a fruit facial for me. With all the pimples on my face lately a facial could only do good.
Between scrubbing, papaya oil, clay and other treatment, the girl nicely massaged my face which is really really nice. Cherry on the cake, while avocado was resting on my face (in case you wonder I probably looked like someone who had guacamole spread all over her face), she gently massaged my head and arms. A gentle relaxing massage while the avocado was working its magic. That was a nice surprise and totally made my day.
Now, I need to find chocolate. I cannot not have some today :)
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Enjoying the cold wet towels one last time
We're leaving Komaneka today for Nusa Dua.
It's time for the beach!
It's time for the beach!
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Monkey forest, where monkeys are aggressive
The other major attraction of Ubud is the Monkey forest.
We tried to get there early to beat most of the people and have the monkeys just for us but when we arrived there were already two large (and loud) groups.
As for the monkeys, they were everywhere where there where people. Those guys have figured out who can provide food much faster than whatever grows in the jungle. In no time there was one on Wolfram's back trying to open his bag.
It could have been cute but for me it was partially scary as they didn't look friendly not to mention I was concerned about any disease they might carry, e.g. the rabies.
Still it was an opportunity for quite some nice photos without too much trouble as the monkeys would just sit in plain sight. Even nicer, there were plenty of baby monkeys which is always cute.
Overall I didn't like the place. The monkeys were too aggressive and clearly had learnt where to find food (in your backpack). It didn't feel like seeing monkeys from the wild but more a pack of hungry monkeys. Next time we will go to a real natural reserve where animals are not somehow domesticated.
We tried to get there early to beat most of the people and have the monkeys just for us but when we arrived there were already two large (and loud) groups.
As for the monkeys, they were everywhere where there where people. Those guys have figured out who can provide food much faster than whatever grows in the jungle. In no time there was one on Wolfram's back trying to open his bag.
It could have been cute but for me it was partially scary as they didn't look friendly not to mention I was concerned about any disease they might carry, e.g. the rabies.
Still it was an opportunity for quite some nice photos without too much trouble as the monkeys would just sit in plain sight. Even nicer, there were plenty of baby monkeys which is always cute.
Overall I didn't like the place. The monkeys were too aggressive and clearly had learnt where to find food (in your backpack). It didn't feel like seeing monkeys from the wild but more a pack of hungry monkeys. Next time we will go to a real natural reserve where animals are not somehow domesticated.
More pampering, more feeling like a princess
Today we had the massage that was part of our honeymoon package.
Wile Wolfram had a Balinese massage which I requested to be hard :) to ensure he gets rid of all the stress at work, I had a tailored one to my "condition". For the first time I had a soft massage while lying on my side. I wasn't sure where this would go but actually it was quite nice and so relaxing I'm pretty sure I slept half of it.
Later was the candlelight dinner. Just the two of us on the terrace of one of the villas with our own exclusive waiter. Food was good but what was really special was the setting and the company. I wish we could do something like that more often.
Wile Wolfram had a Balinese massage which I requested to be hard :) to ensure he gets rid of all the stress at work, I had a tailored one to my "condition". For the first time I had a soft massage while lying on my side. I wasn't sure where this would go but actually it was quite nice and so relaxing I'm pretty sure I slept half of it.
Later was the candlelight dinner. Just the two of us on the terrace of one of the villas with our own exclusive waiter. Food was good but what was really special was the setting and the company. I wish we could do something like that more often.
Lotus temple
One of the things that I find fascinating in Asia is that a temple that looks ruined down by the climate can be 500 year old or 50. Unlike in Europe where you can estimate the age of a structure based on its architectural style and the state of the stones, in the jungle a "young" temple may look as old as an "old" temple.
The Lotus temple is Ubud is one of those. It looks old but it was built in the 1950s.
We had to fight with the rain and the numerous tourists to get decent pictures. But you know Wolfram, he would wait until the perfect shot :)
The Lotus temple is Ubud is one of those. It looks old but it was built in the 1950s.
We had to fight with the rain and the numerous tourists to get decent pictures. But you know Wolfram, he would wait until the perfect shot :)
A walk in the rice fields
Apart from art, Ubud is also known for hosting rice fields. For those who have seen Eat Pray Love, that's the type of landscape they promise in the websites.
I wouldn't say it looked like in the movie, but 15min from the town, there are indeed rice fields and if like me you have never seen them before, it is simply beautiful.
While the scenery was delighting, the heat on the other hand was particularly tough during our little hike. Consequently we completed only 4km instead of the 6 initially planned. No regret as we saw plenty to please the eye and this was we have a bit left for next time.
I wouldn't say it looked like in the movie, but 15min from the town, there are indeed rice fields and if like me you have never seen them before, it is simply beautiful.
While the scenery was delighting, the heat on the other hand was particularly tough during our little hike. Consequently we completed only 4km instead of the 6 initially planned. No regret as we saw plenty to please the eye and this was we have a bit left for next time.
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