We used some of our frequent flyer miles to get from Bangkok to Bali for a full two weeks of vacation. It was our first getaway in two years during which Corey did not have to do any work and was even able to leave his laptop at home. It was great to unplug and fully relax together, kicking back and reading when we weren’t swimming or snorkeling.
To keep the traveling to a minimum and the relaxation to a maximum, we decided to limit our destinations to 3 places. This made it possible to settle into each place for 4 or 5 nights before moving on to our next spot. We started our holiday on an island off of the southern end of Bali called Nusa Lembongan. We stayed in Mushroom Bay, which proved to be a great choice due to its gorgeous beach and quieter atmosphere than some of the other places we saw.
The low-key resort where we stayed created the perfect start to our holiday. With no internet access to tempt us into checking our email and all the fresh coconut and fruit juice we could handle, what more did we need to unwind? We decided to treat ourselves by staying in one of their cute little honeymoon bungalows. As completely dorky and vomit inducing as the pregnancy magazine term is, I suppose this was our “babymoon” after all….
My favorite features were its private outdoor shower and the gorgeous ocean view from our front porch, where we spent much of our time enjoying drinks over a game of Scrabble. Of course, swimming also took up a big part of the day. The waves were really strong at our end of the beach, so Corey had fun battling them on the hotel’s flimsy boogie board. The only small downfall of our stay was the slightly dysfunctional mosquito net over our bed, but that was only a minor blip in our otherwise fabulous stay and we still managed to remain relatively un-eaten.
We went snorkeling near a mangrove forest and saw some of the most amazing reefs either of us have ever seen. As is often the case with such things, the photos and videos we attempted to take with our camera don’t even come close to doing it justice. The number and diversity of fish and coral was really impressive and the colors were amazing! It was by far the best place I’ve been snorkeling so far.
Feeding the fish to get a closer look
The tasty coconut we bought off of a guy that passed by our boat
On our way to dinner
At the end of our stay here, we headed back to Bali and made our way to Amed, another coastal paradise. More on that to come….
You will have to put that picture of you in the baby book. He went snorkeling before he was born!
It looks like you had a wonderful time! You look great! See you soon!
What a wonderful place! Can’t wait to hear about the rest of your vacation. I love the idea of a laptop-free trip.
Speaking of Scrabble, remember when I wouldn’t accept the word kir so that I could win? Well, I’ve had it twice in crossword puzzles lately and carry a copy of one with me to show to you someday. Thanks for graciously letting me win.
I love the dress you are wearing while drinking something from a huge whatchamacallit. Gone are the days when we wore huge smocks and dresses so our bellies wouldn’t show. You look darling.
Love you and Corey,
Grandma
Ahhh, the great kir controversy! It’s okay and I think it’s hilarious that you’ve had it in crosswords since then. Sweet justice! haha! Just kidding. I’ll get you in Scrabble one of these days, with or without the help of “kir”
That’s a young coconut from which I’m drinking it’s juice.
I’m looking forward to seeing you and everyone else so soon!
Love you,
Laura