Ketut, our taxi driver, jammed on us on a preplanned trip to Hardy’s grocery store. Although he is a nice man, we are learning this is business after all and we were passed over for a bigger fare (so I lowballed him, whaddya expect). We hung around the pool and watched some Soprano’s before heading for a nice dinner at Wayans behind the football field.
The following day Ketut took us to Kuta and discovery mall. Nothing to note – just another mall that just happened to back onto a white sandy beach. Prices were high (your trying to sell me things for over $1 - rubbish) and other than having a little feeling of home we left without having any wow factor.
We then traveled to Punta Lot, a temple on a small island with fantastic sunsets. All four of us received a blessing (read $6 – hey, kinda like the silver plate thingy at Catholic mass) and had rice grains put on our head. The weather cooperated and a memorable sunset was displayed.
Sydney found a little Korean friend and followed her everywhere. She played in the sand and jumped in the puddles and had a fantastic time until we departed well past her bedtime. Needless to say she screamed murder in the car for 10 minutes until she fell asleep exhausted. Tara and I discussed the importance of routine in a very casual way (read WW III). In all, the most scenic place we have visited to date...
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