We arrived at Ubud to very crowded streets - traffic and people. We had a short walk with all our gear to our hotel - The Swan Inn.
It was so good to Kara (our daughter) again. She was already staying at the hotel.
We checked in to a large room on the second floor with good views over the roof tops of Ubud.
We had lunch and chatted. The rest of the afternoon was at the hotel chatting and resting until dinner.
Dinner was good. I had the best beef rendang ever. e listened to live music and had a few drinks.
25 AUGUST 2018
I woke early and walked the now not so crowded streets of Ubud and visited the traditional market. It as fun walking through the market crowds and gazing at the happening from various vantage points.
Back to the hotel and Kara and I were off for a guided bird hike (520 000R pp) around Ubud. It was great. Su, the guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining, The other people on the tour were nice and friendly and we saw lots of birds. An excellent morning.
A bit weary and hot from the walk so we had an easy afternoon and night.
26 AUGUST 2018
It rained early in the morning.
A lazy day - massage, pool, take away pizza, checked out a few shops.
Not feeling the best - sort of on/off virus and one eye keeps weeping.
27 AUGUST 2018
We booked tickets online for the Bali Bird Park. Nyoman picked up/drop off return for 300 000R. It was a great day - many birds, bird shows, cute birds, ugly birds, birds with character and all in a setting of nice gardens and avairies.
28 AUGUST 2018
Jacinta and I had a walk through the traditional markets then coffee at a nice cafe.
Back to the hotel to pack. Nyoman pick us up at 12:30 for our journey to Legian - 350 000R.
Ubud had changed somewhat since our last visit - the crowds of tourists were larger, some people were aggressive on the narrow footpaths, the traffic was very congested and the air was hard to breath at times. On the plus, there was good and tasty food.
I was glad to go and I don't think I'll be back.
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