Staying in Nusa Dua for the first week-- was advised that it was very quiet and "coupley" which I found appropriate for my first week alone in Bali. Figured I'd make myself comfortable before trying to venture to the more adventurous spots. It took a minute, but I mastered ignoring the peddlers in the streets. A friend's mother told me the peddlers ruined her whole experience, so I was determined to ensure that would not happen with me. I'm in Bali for goodness' sake! The Jet lag is a pain, for sure. First few days have been a little off; lots of sleeping when I should be up and lots of being up when the rest of the country is asleep. On the plus side, I've been up early enough to see the sunrise and make some great yoga classes. Found out on my run today that the resort offers bicycles to guests-- score. Ive been spending quite some time floating in the lagoon-esque pool looking up at the grand floral trees. They cast beautiful lace-like shadows down on my little piece of Bali paradise; very relaxing. Then I look over to the left (or right) and it's the incessant PDA straining my eyes, reminding me I get to have dinner by myself tonight. Haha, awesome. Relaxing is this week's goal. So far? Success! Beaches, sunrises, yoga, lounging, reading, napping-- what more can a girl ask for?!
For some reason, I pictured Bali to be big on the whole vegetarian train; not the case so far. Maybe I'm in the wrong spot, nixed that and on to seafood :) I can't pass up on all this fresh seafood! I've checked out some thrifty local joints around the neighborhood, asking the staff around the resort where they'd suggest their own friends to eat, and trying some tasty Balinese grub. Not too shabby. I'll be venturing into less thrifty, more mainstream joints next! I feel like I should have done more research, but hell... I'll be here a month, I'll figure it out. I hope.
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