A brief update that is probably not satisfactory

Oof, sorry for the radio silence there folks.

Where was I?

Right - mid-October, just returning from Maluku. I was completely exhausted, with a cold to boot, so I spent most of the day sleeping (much to Tobin’s dismay, since he’d waited a week for me to return to Bali). We did manage to squeeze in a Sunday evening yoga session at our favourite local studio, though. It is a beautiful space and has quickly become one of my favourite places here in Bali.

The Power of Now studio - I definitely stole this photo from the internet.

I called in sick and slept most of the next day, too. In the late afternoon we zipped up to Ubud to check out Tirta Empul (meaning Holy Spring), a Hindu Balinese water temple. It is famous for its holy spring water, and both Hindus and non-religious folk visit for ritual purification. It was pretty crowded and we didn’t get in the water (especially since we didn’t have a guide to help us understand the correct process). It was still incredible to see, though – it was built in 962 AD.

Lineups of foreigners are part of the ritual, right? 

We tried a yoga class at another studio, Radiantly Alive, though it didn’t quite stack up to our beloved studio in Sanur. We finished off the day with dinner at the Clear Cafe, a restaurant a friend of mine had recommended (and that we’d both been to separately and loved). It is an incredibly beautiful space with absolutely delicious food!! And food makes me happy.

Such vigorous activities had left me pooped and I was grateful to get back to our bungalow in Sanur. The next day it was back to the office and our regular routine.

Details of our weekend adventures to come soon!