it’s a little difficult not to state the obvious when trying to describe Bali, because the verdict seems to be unanimous: it is a singularly beautiful place full of people who are possibly the world’s easiest smilers.
we wasted no time planting ourselves in the town of Ubud , a place where you’re either an artist or a tourist (sometimes both). contrary to what it sounds like, it’s not a bad mix: rather, a tidy little ecosystem which sees planeloads of tourists departing under the weight of many lovely things, while the locals stay on in paradise, making more lovely things. Cue smiling.
the boys are now firmly ensconced in a new school, which seems to spring directly out of a rice paddy. it’s such an appealing place that i’ve yet to begrudge the three daily bike runs (5k each way), or the more ‘challenging’ start time of 8.30. and i’m proud of our little fellas. they took to the place without so much as a backward glance (see the missus’ post on the state of supa-happiness).
in terms of housing, it seems to have worked out pretty well, what with ample space, a swimming pool that’s nearly too close (i didn’t realise such a thing existed), and a lovely local family who have already taken us in as their own. once again, Tash has covered it better than i ever could, leaving me to do what i do best: post embarrassing photos with silly captions.
till next time….
