http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#db60d597-2336-43c2-82d2-d92ca4d01734 okay, I'm ready when you are! Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:03:40 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#db60d597-2336-43c2-82d2-d92ca4d01734 heart2heart 2009-03-12T08:03:40Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#5e453669-79ba-4739-bd9f-78c71ee4f777 I definitely have suggestions for you! I tried to post a response to your thread the other day but tribe was having problems and it wouldn't take. I'm off to work for now but I will get back to you on this later on. And I have a wonderful spa to recommend to you! Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:33:53 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#5e453669-79ba-4739-bd9f-78c71ee4f777 Vanessa 2009-03-10T14:33:53Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#3d1e5091-1373-4f0b-be3f-1391d34f40e8 hey Vanessa, we're going next month and I noticed that you wore a wetsuit for diving...would a shorty work? we'll be staying in Ubud, any suggestions on where to go for bodywork treatments? good foods / cafes not to miss? or any other ideas at all.... thanks... Dawna Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:05:31 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#3d1e5091-1373-4f0b-be3f-1391d34f40e8 heart2heart 2009-03-10T09:05:31Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#ea548447-333f-49b8-a5d6-11f17c258001 Sure, I have some photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_mason/sets/72157615000763258/ And Bali was wonderful!!! Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:02:51 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#ea548447-333f-49b8-a5d6-11f17c258001 Vanessa 2009-03-09T14:02:51Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#e1fa0638-e00f-434b-80f3-0a531749b978 Sure, I have some photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessa_mason/sets/72157615000763258/ And Bali was wonderful!!! Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:58:44 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#e1fa0638-e00f-434b-80f3-0a531749b978 Vanessa 2009-03-09T13:58:44Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#13efdc1a-8d02-425b-8942-a9e8d76913f6 Your welcome. Could you post some pics when you come back, I miss it there so much. I lived in Bali for three months during the 2003 Bush re-election. Also you should know that the Balinese are very shrewd traders!! If somethings not marked (like a wood sculpture) they'll automatically tell you TWICE the going price, you can usually get an item for 1/3 of what they're asking simply by walking away. By the end of my trip I was living on 5$ a day, that's boarding, food, and motorcycle rental, That should tell you a little about the real cost of things over there. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:59:20 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#13efdc1a-8d02-425b-8942-a9e8d76913f6 smurf 2009-01-16T07:59:20Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#3d85c0aa-523c-4f46-84b6-984cac47f5cb Thank you so much, that helps. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:40:50 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#3d85c0aa-523c-4f46-84b6-984cac47f5cb Vanessa 2009-01-15T14:40:50Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#bb06aa91-d04f-4545-9690-f10686b7ece1 Ubud is the spiritual and artistic center of Bali. Ubud translates as 'medicine mountain '. Check out the Sacred monkey forest when your there, you cant miss it. And if you get tired of Ubud and want to see a nice beach, go to Amed. In Amed there's no atm machines so bring some crisp 1 hundred dollar bills. the water and scuba diving in Amed is first class, There a sorta hippy place with bamboo bungalows right on the water for like 15$ I think it's called 'Uncle Bobba's' or something similar to that. The south is cheesy resorts and tons of Aussie's, gets boring fast, but it's close to the airport so you might stay a day in Legion when you first arrive. Also just north of Ubud (like a 15 minute walk) there's some nice little villages, rice patties and beautiful people. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:34:35 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#bb06aa91-d04f-4545-9690-f10686b7ece1 smurf 2009-01-15T04:34:35Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#844ee739-3247-4e9d-bc77-5c1f282e13d8 Thanks! Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:08:00 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#844ee739-3247-4e9d-bc77-5c1f282e13d8 Vanessa 2009-01-09T18:08:00Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#5f948e32-5434-4eaf-8cea-e4eec9c830d5 I think yer on the right track with Ubud. Perhaps yu can make it your home base and make day trips to different areas of interest on the island. For reviews on lodging options in Ubud, the Tripadvisor site has a lot of user reviews of accomodations in Ubud http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g297701-Ubud_Bali-Hotels.html Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:56:21 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#5f948e32-5434-4eaf-8cea-e4eec9c830d5 Jacques 2009-01-09T16:56:21Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#6fb5bb5c-5f22-47e8-afeb-88a43a60705e Also, I'm trying to maximize my time there but without overdoing it. I want beach time - R&R and some spa treatments - but I also want to visit the temples, see the culture, etc. I'm interested in spending time in the south, in Ubud, and am also eyeing Amed and Lovina. What course would you guys recommend for someone with more limited time? And where would be a good home base, especially after arriving from San Francisco, that isn't too much of a party environment? Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:45:51 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#6fb5bb5c-5f22-47e8-afeb-88a43a60705e Vanessa 2009-01-09T16:45:51Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#780d4b08-e77c-4b19-a8e8-c77e0cbb0282 Thank you! I'll be there from Feb. 5th - 11th. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:41:25 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#780d4b08-e77c-4b19-a8e8-c77e0cbb0282 Vanessa 2009-01-08T05:41:25Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#c575a91f-461d-410f-867a-5f1d3f2e1be7 Oh lucky you!!! I stayed here for my first few nights http://www.puribambu.com It's not far from the airport and a short walk down to the beach but it's not in Kuta. I wanted a chill start and I was traveling with an 11 year old. After that we rented a motorbike and stayed wherever we went. Mostly in the little homestays which include breakfast for $6 a night (that was a few years ago). If you end up at Puri Bambu you can talk to Iketut (but mention he is from Bongon Villa in Tabanan since they only have four names in Bali). He may take you to a spring that comes up on the oceans reef when the tide is back, for a new moon cleansing ceremony with his village family and priest like he did for us. :-) I'll post a few journal entries for you --when are you going? Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:49:33 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#c575a91f-461d-410f-867a-5f1d3f2e1be7 $item.owner.firstName 2009-01-07T04:49:33Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#abee1ceb-f629-4b1a-96db-23edf095d882 In the previous thread, yu mentioned that yu are looking for "a slightly more spiritual experience...Healing centers/experiences and exposure to new ways/methods"? The Balispirit website has a lot of recommendations in this regard http://www.balispirit.com/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:31:23 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#abee1ceb-f629-4b1a-96db-23edf095d882 Jacques 2009-01-07T04:31:23Z http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#4cea79e1-8774-45f8-bba4-68fb21502011 Hello - I'm going to be in Bali for a week in February and am looking for recommendations of places to stay and sights not to be missed. What would be the best part of the island to stay on? Where can I find affordable but nice accomodations? What are some of your ultimate Bali experiences? I'd love to hear all about it, thanks! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:00:54 GMT http://baliohbali.tribe.net/thread/e84fad18-7ec9-4c82-8cec-93cfdf4072b6#4cea79e1-8774-45f8-bba4-68fb21502011 Vanessa 2009-01-07T04:00:54Z