Last morning in Ubud. Breakfast overlooking the rice paddies. The staff here have really looked after us. Ketut arrived early, and we were away by 9:30. First stop was the terraced rice fields at Tegalalang. The traffic was dreadful, the roads around Ubud are narrow,
and there are regularly either bikes or cars parked, blocking one side of the road. Add to that all the work they are doing on curbside drains, and it makes getting anywhere a matter of qwaiting your turn. The rice terraces were worth the wait, absolutely beautiful.
It was then a long drive down to the main beaches of Bali - Kuta, Legian. Were not really interested in getting out and walking around each site, just wanted to know what they looked like. Driver then dropped us to Puri Santrian, our last hotel before home. It was around 1 pm.
A minor hitch to start with, they gave us a twin room, and tried to tell us they didn't have a double. But when Errol insisted, they suddenly found one that was just being cleaned. Put our bags in, then went for a walk around the grounds.
They have 3 swimming pools, and also a decent piece of beach. Had lunch on the foreshore, a lovely outlook. Went into the lounge where wifi is at it's best, and spoke to. Alex and Michael on Skype. Then walked along the foreshore to the Bali Hyatt - the grounds at Puri seem nicer. Walked back, and decided to take Kindles down to the beach to relax. Called in at the spa and had our free 'jet lag massage' - 10 minutes. It was far more relaxing than the one at Waka Di Ume. Managed to get a beachside double couch, and sat watching the beach while reading. Had a drink from the bar around 5 or just after, then around 6 - 6:30, went for a walk to find dinner.
Ate at Caesars restaurant on the main road - lovely venue, ordinary food. Checked another couple of menus on the way back, looking for somewhere different for tomorrow night. Ordered some ice for my ankle, and back to the room. Errol is pleased - the AFL finals are on Telly! The grounds here are lovely, but the room is very ordinary, and needs some work.
Puri Santrian
Just chillin'
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