Back to Bali After 28 Years

[Bangyai]

Thanks for the info. Sounds more than reasonable. As soon as the pound comes out of Intensive Care I'll consider it for a visa run. Mind you, Mrs Bangyai is of the sort that she wants to go but as soon as she gets anywhere and has had a nights sleep its a case of " Kitung ban ! " .. Bangyai is online now Add to Bangyai's Reputation Report Post Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!

The joint in Ubud would blow her mind as it did my wife. Addressed by name after the check in. I really think it would blow her mind. My wife is so nationalistic its not to be believed, but she was blown away.

Thats lucky then. Ms Bangyai gets blown away very rarely then she's counting the days. The exception was her trip to the U.K. which was so completely different from Asia , and we had such a varied itinery that it was three weeks before she was homesick.

[aging one]

We then ventured into the monkey forest.

Mother and child.



This monkey climbed up on Jim and seemed to love him. The guards finally had to drag him off after 15 minutes or so.




Temple inside the forest.



Nice lighting in a shot by Vanessa.



The monkeys like to pick up stones wrap them in leaves then spend hours grinding either the ground or the rock.

[aging one]

So now we are heading up to the cool weather and volcanoes of Kintamani, on the way we stopped at Tampak Sering, Bali's most sacred Water Temple.

The big pool where the water comes up from underground.


Some pools are for fish and others for humans.



Balinese priests doing their thing.



The holy bath.


The wife loves this stuff.





The private zone, you must wear a sarong.


The commander in chief, posing everyone and issuing orders.

[kingwilly]

Met kids in Ubud that went to Jakarta International school mate. Said I had a friend that taught there, 'what is his name"? they asked. Some old dude that used to post here named willy. Mate I fucking missed Bali, and now over the top again. Thanks a lot .

I'm not that old!

[slimboyfat]

Very nice.

I have just booked flights to Bali for early December. Now to decide where to stay. The kids want Kuta because they want to try the surfing lessons

[pluto]

Great Pics! I want to go to Bali soon!

[genghis61]

thanks for the interesting pics, a really nice family thread
cheers

[kingwilly]

Very nice.

I have just booked flights to Bali for early December. Now to decide where to stay. The kids want Kuta because they want to try the surfing lessons

Much better food and villa options with private pools etc near the beach in Seminyak.

Kuta only 10 mins in Taxi, but I think there is equally ok surf and surf lessons at seminyak.

[slimboyfat]

Very nice.

I have just booked flights to Bali for early December. Now to decide where to stay. The kids want Kuta because they want to try the surfing lessons

Much better food and villa options with private pools etc near the beach in Seminyak.

Kuta only 10 mins in Taxi, but I think there is equally ok surf and surf lessons at seminyak.

Thanks for your feedback once again on Bali accommodation. As usual I will be ignoring it.

[slimboyfat]

Casa whatsit is fully booked. I may have to take KW's advice

[aging one]

Well lets head on up into the cooler weather of Kintamani and lake Batur.

You know you are close when you see this.



The joint I booked on the net sucked when we got there, so we jumped in the van and found this place. Nice bungalows and a floating restaurant.


Two kings as well.



Restaurant over the water.



Got down to about 18 degrees with the breeze off the lake.



Downtown Kintamani, the place rocked.

[natalie8]

Great thread bro! Nice that you were reunited with your "family" there too. I was in Bali for the first time in 2000 and I'm planning on going back in February with my mom and stepfather. I'm really loking forward to it.

[HollyGoodhead]

Lovely pics. Your kids are gorgeous, look like they're going to be really tall

I love those thatched bungalows.

[kingwilly]

Well lets head on up into the cooler weather of Kintamani and lake Batur.
]The joint I booked on the net sucked when we got there, so we jumped in the van and found this place. Nice bungalows and a floating restaurant.

Did you keep a pamphlet or name card?

That place looks great, I'd love to have their contact details, if you have them mate.

Thanks for your feedback once again on Bali accommodation. As usual I will be ignoring it.

Casa whatsit is fully booked. I may have to take KW's advice

git.

I'll be giving you advice for something that looks like this from now on.

[aging one]

One of the main reasons to go to Kintamani and Lake Batur was to visit the hot springs. I had heard from friends that the old one on the west side of the lake had been renovated and made great.

Well it was true, its a bit expensive at 8 bucks a person and half that for a kid but well worth it. You get all day use of the pools, a couple of drinks a snack that was nice spring rolls and a drink. They provide towels, soap and a nice shower and changing room.

The main hot pool with hotter water coming in.




Floating Sunburn with places to lay and tan. I got burned there. I forgot how high up we were, about 1,300 meters.



That is the cool pool to the left, right on the lake.

On the way to the springs you drive though the lava flows of the last eruption.

[nedwalk]

Looks like your takeing a 'leak' mate..

[Loy Toy]

Fantastic mate and thank you for sharing.

You have a lovely family and you must be so proud.

[kmart]

Going to Bali on the 1st Jan, New Year. I've never been before, and this thread has made me quite keen on the visit already. Thanks to AO for the thread and great pics.

[aging one]

Thanks guys, I only have a few more random shots of the last couple of days. These 8 nights and 9 days really put a smile back on my face after a long few months.

[Roger Lee]

Thanks for the update on Bali. After reading through the famous thread I was left wondering what you looked like and could only imagine what Bali looks like. Now I have a better perspective, thanks!

[sunsetter]

nice pics AO, great thread ermmm, could you post up the link to the Q and A, Im intruiged about your earlier stint in indo

[jizzybloke]

you could always try and find it yourself you lazy git

https://teakdoor.com/famous-threads/3...periences.html (Q & A with Aging One (his asian experiences))

[sunsetter]

thanks mate, i can never find stuff like that, and anyways its best to get someone else to do stuff for you

[aging one]

Well glad you found it.

[Lancelot]

Fantastic pics, thanks for sharing!