Break In Bali

Ahhhh......I had my first real break in years over the weekend. All my previous holidays were so hectic, rushing from one place to another with no real time to just rest and relax. Took a short 4D/3N break to Bali and stayed with Kanako.

Now, if I'd known her place was so wonderful, I would've gone much much earlier! It was like a page straight out of some exclusive property magazines, complete with swimming pool, the 'illusion' of a wide open space (a rarity in Bali houses) and tall glassed windows.

Kanako's dining room

The double-storey glassed windows looking out into the pool

For a small pittance, the pool cleaner comes twice a week

The entire weekend's itinerary was just eat, sleep, massage, and then eat, sleep and massage some more. Heavenly.......

Uma Ubud - view of pool and pool bar from the reception lounge

Uma Ubud - koi pond view from the Restaurant

Breakfast with Kanako in Uma

The only photo with me in it, taken on the last day before I left. Too busy doing nothing to take photos!

One word of caution for those planning a trip to Ubud, Bali. Be sure to arm yourselves with good insect repellant and spray every single exposed part of your body. Those little gnat-like insects will attack at every opportunity they get! That was the only drawback of an otherwise perfect weekend break. Will definitely be back!

Thank you to Kanako for the wonderful hospitality, and to Thamu for the recommendation of Cheap and Good Massage :-)