There is so much to say everyday- everything from daily life observations to personal experience- it’s really difficult to fit it into a one-entry-per-day style of blogging. I really hate to summarize but I’m so exhausted and the internet at the hotel is not the most cooperative. I’m trying my best to make this as comprehensive as possible!
some things I notice about Ubud/Bali:
1. look down when you walk. And definitely look up for cars and motorists! The streets, even in the capital, are TINY. and even better, the “sidewalks” have huge uncovered holes in them. Someone said today, “well you’d think with all the tourists…”. and I said “look, obviously Balinese people have something called common sense to look where they walk. so what? its not like our government that doesn’t believe we can avoid falling in a hole….or rather intentionally fall in the hole and sue.”
2. don’t drink/ingest the water. I’ve already absent-mindedly broken this rule from the moment i brushed my teeth. They tell you to use the bottled water but I guess I’m taking my chances on Bali belly. sigh.
3. Driving. There are no rules. Ok so i’m exaggerating but since the first car ride to the hotel I’m asking myself and the driver, are there any rules of the road? because it’s like, a free for all here. I thought Jamaica was bad. It seems to work really well, i haven’t seen any accidents and motorists dont seem angry or even to use their horns. But yeah…. people drive on the left side and most people ride motorbikes. As far as the rules i do see applied, drive slow, be considerate, and use impulse….. traffic lights are decorative.:)
4. Like animals. Because they’re everywhere and they’re cute. They also jaywalk and just appear next to you in the restaurant.
5. Don’t show your shoulders or wear above-knee shorts. Bali is essentially Hindu and Muslim with a few scattered christian groups. Even traditionally however, women cover their shoulders and wear knee length shorts at best. Only children and tourists do otherwise.
6.Insect repellent and antibiotics. I’m under attack here and usually I don’t get bitten by bugs. There are also small spiders that I’m not sure if i’ve been bitten by them, and also tiny natts and these big black ants that I don’t believe bite but still…. not a fan of those since they crawl into the toilet bowls and anywhere they possibly can. As for antibiotics, even the Balinese often get diherria so be advised no one is safe!
That’s it for now, i’ll of course keep adding more as I go.
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