Bali

So, I arrived late last night.
The flight was on time and I was picked up from by the airport, by a driver, who came highly recommended by an aussie mate of mine. He was waiting when I got off the plane, complete with a sign that said my name, I felt so special. He dropped me at a hotel, clean and quiet, even though its in Kuta. It has a large garden and is set a bit back from the busier streets. It's simple in every way: a shower with only cold water, a ceiling fan and a decent double bed. I hit the hay once I got settled.

Breakfast is included which was a toasted banana sandwich, and fruit and a coffee. By toasted sandwich I mean the sandwich is toasted, not the bananas. The coffee is cowboy coffee, but it's rich and delicious in it's own right. When I bit into the sandwich, I thought is was going to be cheese, but was pleasantly surprised by the warm, sweet banana in the middle. The perfect accompaniment to the bali/cowboy coffee.

I had an average surf at the beach break near the hotel.

After my surf I was wandering in a daze looking for a place to eat, and low and behold I ran into a mate of mine from Phillip Island. He was able to give me the skinny on a few things, ie. surf spots, good food and transport. etc. It was perfect timing because I needed a bit of guidance. It was great to catch up with him and his family. I had spent a few days with them last december in Phillip island, and its always good to catch up with friends.

Tomorrow I plan to have a surf at Kuta reef, it's always a bit daunting surfing a new spot, but I an stoked about it.