05_12_2011 – Legian, Villa Chill

Today was our last day in Bali.  We left Mercure (after picking up washing, doing some last minute shopping, etc..) and went to visit some friends who have some villas in Legian.

Villa Chill

The particular villa that we visited was Villa Chill between Legian and Seminyak. It is down a nice quiet little laneway called Gang Kebyar.

    

It had been a bit overcast the last couple of days but there was still a lot of heat in the sun today, and although the clouds were covering some of the sun, you could still feel the sting in the sun.  Great for the pool… (if you have your suncream on)

Villa Chill is a two storey, two bedroom villa with a pool.  It has airconditioning up and down, plus fans in both living areas.  The pool is well maintained and has an adjoining deck which is great to, well, “chill”.

 

Bedrooms are fitted out well and there are some really nice touches inside, particularly the paintwashed furnishings.  There is also a kitchen which can be handy for times when you need to knock something up quickly, most likely breakfast every morning.

 

Before heading to the airport, the local bakso cart came down the street and we all had dinner for a remarkable Rp.6000 each.

Great end to a long day.  But now time to get on a jet back to Darwin.

Contact Information

Villa Chill, Gg Kebyar, Legian, Bali, Indonesia

Facebook Link to Villa Chill, Legian

Email: villachill66@gmail.com

02_12_2011 – Ubud, Warung Ibu Oka, Monkey Forest

My friend Jarmin organised a driver for the day, we ended up with a guy named Ida.  There was some minor communication problems at the start of the day, but they were sorted out quickly and we were on our way to Sanur for breakfast.  First stop was Matahari Terbit area of Sanur, and we walked down to where the boats go to Nusa Lembongan to a beachfront breakfast place for nasi goreng and watermelon juice.

Next stop was the Monkey Forest in Ubud.

It is Rp. 20000 for entry to the park and the same price for a bunch of pisang (bananas).  I avoid buying the fruit for the monkeys, they are bit aggressive anyway and probably don’t need any more encouragement.  Seb enjoyed the monkeys but mum and dad were a bit nervous.

Next stop was Warung Ibu Oka.  A well established warung/restaurant in Ubud.  It was a first to go to their second restaurant this trip.  Usually you go to the one just off the main street.  But, because we were in car they sent us to the “other one” down the road, then down a lane, that had more parking.  The new one is laid out a bit nicer I reckon.

The food was great and still cheap (Nasi babi guling spesial = Rp. 30 000).