Ok. We landed in Hong Kong and were able to avail ourselves of the fabulous Pier. It was deserted and I actually felt a bit awkward
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. We were taken on a guided tour - we'd been here before years ago and were stuck there with a delayed flight so we knew the drill. I decided to have a splendid shower and was offered a quiet room plus any massage I wanted. But - I'm not a massage kinda gal! I politely declined but the shower was wonderful. We then had a bite to eat, another Gin and then it was time to leave for Bali.
These flights passed quite quickly compared with the trip over. I was feeling much better by now. We arrived into Bali on time. Our gate was right next to the immigration hall. Anyone travelling to Bali knows how miraculous this is. We then had the challenge of dealing with the EVisa.
Bali requires a VOA which can also be applied for pre travel (EVOA) so that the Egates can be used and entry is fast. Or VOA which requires queuing at a desk to pay the money then joining the immigration queue which is where VOA plus kids have to line up. We had an EVOA for our first entry that lasts for 30 days for single entry. Well, apparently our exit from Bali wasn't noted in the system and our first EVOA was blocking us applying for the second one to return. So we had to line up. Fortunately a short queue but on explanation we had to go to a second desk as this is a known issue. but we didnt have to queue there. We then looked longingly at the EGATES knowing we couldnt use them - BUT the line up there was worse! They too had failed today. Oh well, nothing lost then.
Luggage was fairly fast and we then located our driver who had sorted us out on our first trip. Eventually. With Bali you walk along a row of drivers holding your name. Couldnt find him. We had to Whatsapp. Turned out that instead of standing still, he was walking along the other side up and down. So if course, we kept missing him as we walked up and down. We politely suggested next time he was meeting someone there that he stands still!
This time we are staying in Sanur. MrP meeds wind this time. He was in luck. It was blowing a gale and pretty bad. We arrived around 5pm amd straight to the foil school to find out they hadnt booked him in for the next day. OK. a rest day. we had 6 days here anyway.
The resort is called Prama Sanur Beach. On the beachfront and water activity central. It's ok. It's a bit run down but they are doing renovations. There's a nice front beach bar. We'd just caught the first week of school holidays.
Pool is excellent but of course there's the usual grab to get pool loungers first thing in the morning. After the first miss we decided we had to likewise play the game.
We enjoyed plenty of these.
Alcohol - the spirit kind and wine, is insanely expensive in Bali.