A Birthday In Seminyak, Bali
For the record, we wouldn't have gone to Seminyak if my uncle and aunt weren't there, but since it was only half an hour from Denpasar airport we thought it might be nice to spend a day or two there and spend time with my favourite uncle, my Dad's brother, who was staying there for a few days like they have many times before.
The hotel we stayed in, the Puri Sayon, was not bad for the money, and very close to the beach - some 200 metres. In fact, you can see the ocean just beyond the pool.
That's the usual Bali accomodation by the beach for you - a big pool, and some fabulous tropical gardens with frangipani and hibisus. It honestly took as all of five minutes to relax.
The room was quite large, and the bed comfy.
The big buffet breakfast was good too - you get what you pay for. There was a selection of Asian style food from kimchi to nasi goreng, the classic Indo fried rice, a fruit and fruitsalad bar, omelettes cooked whilst you wait, cereal and so on. The filter coffee was awful but we could cope with that - just. My uncle and Aunty said it wasn't as good as previous years, and the service had gone downhill, but we were happy enough.
Jamie was just happy coz he got to have his Full English breaky - well, nearly. Baked beans, toast, egg, bacon - his smile says it all. I stuck to the fruit salad.
In the evening we would head over to the beach for the sunset and Bintangs, cheap Bali beer. This was not the kind of holiday we would have chosen - we would never have chosen such a busy beach. There were people selling watches and sarongs and cheap bracelets and wooden boats (best not make eye contact, or they don't leave you alone), fire twirlers, a bad doing awful covers, kites, bean bags, people taking selfies, and so on. Madness.
But kinda - celebratory. It was Jamie's birthday, after all, and spending it watching the sunset on a beach in Bali had to be okay, surely. Happy Birthday, darling.
Still, it was interesting. This part of Bali was something we'd heard about, so it was kinda good to see it and see that it wasn't our thing at all. Still, we had a nice time - we walke along the beach early mornings, had a swim in the pool, went for a massage, and ate good food.
Sounds almost like a holiday.
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STOPLook at that grin in his face with his big breakfast!!!
I was watching a programme the other time about Australia, and I think they said something like it's nearer to fly to Bali than some other parts of Australia for some Australians
It is. Perth to Denpasar is like three hours and Perth to Melbourne is 4. It takes about 4 - 5 odd hours fours to get across Oz and then boom we are in indo. It's like the Costa del Sol really - hugely popular with Aussies and so easy. I mean not all of Bali, some parts are more feral with bogans than other places haha
Doesn't sound like mine either, but it was different and something you'd not done, and mostly, he had a good birthday.
It was still nice, really. Just wouldn't go to that part again..
The place looks very beautiful, especially the photographs that I liked the most. Moreover, the view of the beach looks even better. It is very good to be able to travel in such an environment. Best wishes for you.
What a great place to celebrate a birthday! The pool, the sunset and the food!
Happy Birthday Jamie!
Can't complain!
That look so crowded 😄Have fun in Bali and enjoy the birthday celebration. Are you planning to stay longer and maybe explore ubud?
I've been to Ubud a few times already. I'm home now but we went up to Amed again after a few days in Sanur.
Oh amed is definitely lovely :D
Looks like such a beautiful birthday celebration in Seminyak!
Bali always has that magical vibe.
Thanks for sharing these lovely moments. Happy birthday! 🎂✨
It's so beautiful 💖 Thanks for sharing this amazing trip ☺️ The accommodation is such a gem when planning to go to Bali ✨
The beach looked blissful in the early mornings, otherwise, its pretty much crowded like ours. Good time and good food, there can't be anything better than that to celebrate the special day - Happy Birthday Jamie .
Haha, great gif. Yes, Indian beaches are crowded too - in Australia we have the bliss of uncrowded beaches in most places, though in popular places it gets busy in the summer.
Wow , what a beautiful place to celebrate a birthday . Enjoy and have fun . 🥰🥰
Sounds like a spontaneous yet meaningful stop in Seminyak! How nice that you got to spend time with your favorite uncle too. And with the beach just a short walk from the hotel. definitely a sweet bonus! @riverflows
Yeah my Dad died last year, and sometimes we forget that my uncle also lost his brother, so I'm super concious of catching up with him when I can.
For me the environment are looks good especially at the room bed with comfy and the food that they served by what you pay is that you received..enjoy.
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Looks awesome @riverflows, the hotel grounds look just like our coastline (Kwazulu Natal). Lucky that Bali is within easy reach of Australia!
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