Monthly Archives: December 2016

Ubud

One of my intentions for this trip was to pick up a painting from Ubud, but that wasn’t to be.  We were limited by time – traveling in traffic from Tanjung Benoa to Ubud ate into precious time, and the heat … Continue reading

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Gunung Kawi

Despite how hot Bali was, we still decided to venture out to check out the island.  We booked a tour through the hotel, and one of the first stops was Gunung Kawi.  We didn’t know what to expect, but we … Continue reading

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Snake Skin Fruit

On our first day in Bali we came across a fruit we’d never seen before – the snake skin fruit. Also called the Salak. The inside is white.  Texture is crunchy, and tastes like very mild melon/pear/apple.

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Grand Mirage in Bali

Mom wanted to go on an all-inclusive trip to Bali.  At this point, we all knew that this trip will never surpass the Cozumel trip, but we obliged. It was pretty warm (86F) in Taiwan early November, but nothing prepared … Continue reading

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Benchmark Trip

Cozumel – the trip that all other trips are measured against. The year was 2002.  It was the first trip we’d brought mom and dad on.  Mind you, it’s not the first trip we’d been on as a family – mom and … Continue reading

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