Tash does 9 weeks in Bali

Tash does 9 weeks in Bali 51 Days in the Island of Gods. Working Remotely and doing some relaxing!

Some great views of Brisbane and the Gold Coast flying in on Saturday morning ……. Nearly as good as the view of the two ...
12/05/2026

Some great views of Brisbane and the Gold Coast flying in on Saturday morning ……. Nearly as good as the view of the two empty seats next to me when the plane doors closed.

10/05/2026

It was a great 10 weeks!!!

Day 69 - Fri 8/5Two and half hours work and then collect laundry and pack. And repack. And repack. Buy larger suitcase...
08/05/2026

Day 69 - Fri 8/5

Two and half hours work and then collect laundry and pack. And repack. And repack. Buy larger suitcase and repack!!! I thought I could fit in one large and one medium case. I was very wrong! 4kg over ….. Hope the hand scales weigh on the heavy side 🤞

I was sweating up a storm by this stage from wrestling the cases numerous times, so shower to freshen up then a surprise call from Shelly and Richard who had to come up to “town”. Down for a coffee with them, then have them the grand tour and left them to their 2 month stint!

Forgot about the hair serum I ordered from Steve yesterday ….. s**t …… there’s another kg 😬

Down to collect that, fill the bike up, then down to Sand Beach bar for a cold beer and some lunch.

Well since there’s no more shopping to be done - best I do the next best thing. Pedicure and massage!!!! Oh bliss.

Packed my leave in Bali bag and took it down to yogis and says goodbye to these beautiful humans. Miss you already.

Back for a shower, quick dinner at Frankie’s and as usual, Kadek turns up early!!!! So arrive at the airport before I was supposed to get picked up!!!!!

They seemed to be checking everything carefully …. This does not bode well for me. Well … I wasn’t 4 kg over ……. I was 8!!!!! $110 later on I was on my way ……. And so were my expensive bags. Lucky the exchange rate has been really high ….. everything just cost $1.50 more!!!!

Off to Wolfgang Puck …. Beer and chips ……. Get one last lot of crap in before back home for a cleanse.

Talking to a young guy headed to Sunnie Coast who just got a 2 hour delay and now doesn’t leave til 1:30 am …… glad I’m going to right Coast !!!

11:30 and on the plane …. Running a bit late …… but I’m heading home. Thanks for coming along ….. hope to see some of you real soon ###x

Terima Kasih 🙏🏼

Day 68 - Thurs 7/5Work done and straight done to Steve at Spa Frangipani. Let him work his magic again ….. I think he d...
07/05/2026

Day 68 - Thurs 7/5

Work done and straight done to Steve at Spa Frangipani. Let him work his magic again ….. I think he did good …… considering what he’s working with🤷🏻‍♀️🤣🤣.

Sun was setting so I thought I better do another taste test of the Happys PC - got to work it out somehow!!!!

Back to get changed, pick up a couple of things on order and down to Yogi’s. Niken was home from her Aussie trip …. Lovely to catch up with them before heading home …. And the little mini influencer ….. who just “had to go shopping” at 8pm 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Tucked up for my last sleep on Indonesian soil ….. Selamat Malam 🙏🏼

Day 67 - Wed 6/5Another work day, then off to the gym. Lots of upper body due to the injuries, I’m sure Komang was tryi...
06/05/2026

Day 67 - Wed 6/5

Another work day, then off to the gym. Lots of upper body due to the injuries, I’m sure Komang was trying to hurt a little more since it was our last session!!! After big hugs goodbye, it was as time for a coconut coffee and pick up some home essentials from Bintangbali Supermarket.

Jackie insisted I try and see how the Happy’s Pina Colada is made, so headed down to the beach. They wouldn’t be in us finding out their recipe, but thought I’d better taste again anyway. Add some Guac and a pretty sky ….. not a bad way to be on a Wednesday night!

Off for a massage before bed, only 2 sleeps left. Selamat Malam.

Day 66 - Tuesday 5/5Well so much for a good night sleep! Bloody pain …. Oh well ….. that’ll teach me.Had to duck out at ...
05/05/2026

Day 66 - Tuesday 5/5

Well so much for a good night sleep! Bloody pain …. Oh well ….. that’ll teach me.

Had to duck out at lunch so shouted myself a nasi from Frankie’s … very good! Not long later the lack of sleep caught up with me and had to finish early …… crashed for the afternoon 😴😴

Up and did a little work then headed off to collect a bag for Reggie, drop off the last lot of laundry (going to have to do my own from now apparently) and finally go and have that Pina Colada I was heading for last night before the road and I got up close and personal!!

Left my bike up the road (a little scarred) and walked down to the beach to Happy’s. OK …. Whatever PC’s got a 10/10 on the Happy scale ….. I take them all back. This is without a doubt the best Pina Colada there is. Period.

As much as I would have liked to sit there and have more …… I headed back to Fat Bowl for my last meal of their amazing scallops!!!! The last few days are about getting the best meals in again one more time!!!! God they are amazing!

Next stop Pavillion for $2 (++) tacos ….. tried the Big Mac version tonight ….. bloody good! When I arrived the doorman was like “what happened to your leg ….. not come off bike?” I said “yeah …. Little mishap”. He held up his hand, thumbless, “yeah me too …. Bike …… 2016!” I said “oh 2016 was a great year, Cronulla won the premiership ….oh sorry, not so good for you!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

Finished my tacos, with lovely service again, this time by the lovely Zia.

By now my lovely wound was leaking and running down my leg …… charming look …… so home for a shower and dressing change.

Day 65 - Mon 4/5Work ✅, swim ✅, gym ✅, shopping ✅, start packing ✅, thrown off my bike and took a few layers of skin off...
04/05/2026

Day 65 - Mon 4/5

Work ✅, swim ✅, gym ✅, shopping ✅, start packing ✅, thrown off my bike and took a few layers of skin off ✅

15 trips to Bali …… nothing. This time …… 2 falls. Better be careful these last few days ….. we don’t want this to come in 3’s!!!!!

So how it happened, I tried to lift the front of my bike up to the footpath, couldn’t get it up high enough (talking 25-30 cm) so went to turn around, my hand slipped dragging the throttle and the bike took off, my hand slipped further, the bike jumped up the ledge and then sideways ….. and over I went. Landed heavily on my right leg. Once I was sure nothing was broken I looked down and saw a bright white patch just below my right knee ——- hmm that probably isn’t great. Balinese people came running to help me, got my bike up and made sure I had no serious injuries. Doesn’t look like I’ll be doing any leg modelling in the near future 🤷🏻‍♀️

And cause I’m so nice, did it right in front of Mandira so all the families sitting along the front of the resort having their dinner were thoroughly entertained! 🤣🤣🤣

Anyway - after cleaning myself up at the apotek I headed down to legian food court for some pain relief while I waited for Louis for dinner.

We had a lovely night catching up, I ate way too much as Louis kept piling food on my plate. A girl walked past on crutches and we both laughed and said I was going better than her!!!!

Back home to shower and give the grazes a real good clean - that hurt like a bitch - some betadine gel on top (stung like a bitch too) and covered up.

Hopefully now to get a good nights sleep. 🤞

Day 64 - Sun 3/5The final week - not even that!Eventually got some sleep once the motorbikes zooming outside my wall slo...
03/05/2026

Day 64 - Sun 3/5

The final week - not even that!

Eventually got some sleep once the motorbikes zooming outside my wall slowed down,awoke to another beautiful morning. Breakfast ocean front then packed up and headed along the coast road to Candidasa. I must have taken a wrong turn on the way over - road was pretty good all the way back! Did detour for a view of this little hidden black beach, all the boats were coming in from their fishing, the trip back with the boats is just spectacular!

Stop at Loaf cafe for a coffee and cake, the butt needed a break!!!

After a few detours and stops, 4 1/2 hours later I was back at Seminyak - and pretty quickly in the pool to cool down.

Down to Sports 108 …. And about time my sharkies aimed up. 50+ on the tigers …… yyeeeeewwwwww. Jerome’s too busy counting his tax-free dollars 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Watched the first half of Penrith manly ….. pretty close ….. headed off to yogis and had a chat and a drink. Kids were busy studying so family dinner postponed til Niken gets back.

Home to a long phone call to my girls Leash and Lucie ….. it’s been a big weekend. Emotionally and physically …. Time to get sorted for home time xx

02/05/2026

Sunset 2/5/2026 Amed

Day 63 - Sat 2/5 - Part 2Gede showed me his accommodation before I left in case I might like to stay next time.Ride back...
02/05/2026

Day 63 - Sat 2/5 - Part 2

Gede showed me his accommodation before I left in case I might like to stay next time.

Ride back and had a swim and then a couple of hours relaxing before heading up the street and eventually back at this mornings cafe for sunset. Views were good, food was good, Pina Colada another 9/10.

Day 63 - Sat 2/5 - Part 1Well when your room is a couple of meters from the road a good nights sleep is not guaranteed …...
02/05/2026

Day 63 - Sat 2/5 - Part 1

Well when your room is a couple of meters from the road a good nights sleep is not guaranteed …. I’m even in room 10 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️💔

Anyway, it’s an absolutely gorgeous day in Amed. Breakfast by the water, video call with Gee in Nashville, coffee with a view to die for. Today I am grateful 🙏🏼

I went to visit a little shop here that always has a few good finds, they must be getting popular as their prices have gone up in 2 years. Did it stop me buying? Hell no!! Nothing like some more clothes I won’t be able to afford to wear anywhere 🤣🤣🤣

Amed has laid back Nusa Lembongan vibes, riding without a helmet (sorry ma) feels so good …… yes I’m careful and slow!!!!

Decided today’s the day for a road trip. Louise Curtis told me about Kubu which is half hour up the road ….. asked maps to give me the walking route so I could get the locals short cut path. Rough …… but pretty.

Google maps showed Warung Sari has great reviews, so headed there for an early lunch. Met Gede and Komang and their 2 daughters that run it, such a lovely family ….. and Gede was very appreciative when I said that I basically rode from Amed to come to his Warung.

These little rides are the best part of being here ……. Just gorgeous……. No rush……. Freedom and peace.

Oh ….. and the Nasi …… divine!!!!!

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