Before I came to Bali I had unbelievable plans for my Birthday. In my head it was a Hunter S. Thompson style drug and alcohol fuelled frenzy all topped of with lashings of local boys and blistering sunshine on some far flung beach...
My reality could not be farther from the truth.
After first arriving in Kuta on Bali I did dabble. I met a few people and tried a few nights out. Unsuccessfully.
It just wasn't for me. I still can't put my finger on it but it felt a little too staged. I mean nothing in Kuta is underground, there's no new music and as I have said before the people were pretty ridiculous. It was like a dodgy club reps episode and I needed out!
I had heard of Ubud from a few people all over my trip and when Ellie and another few friends said they might head there I jumped at the chance!
I spent most of my time with Mara. Mara might just be the sweetest travellers I have met so far. On the first day we quickly found a hotel that we shared, planning only the first night in luxury we ended up staying there for a week as the staff were so amazing and living together felt so much like a holiday.
We chilled! We didn't do much else but sleep, meditate and the occasion yoga class. We met Ellie lots for amazing food too!
On my birthday itself I awoke to a lovely card from Mara and a rose from the staff. We spent most of the day on sharing a scooter we rented and visited a few local galleries before hitting the art museum for lunch. That night we met with Ellie again as well as another few friends for some amazing Cuban food followed by a few drinks. It was relaxed but ooh so fabulous all the same!
In fact Ive never felt so relaxed and after day after day of amazing conversation, meeting more amazing people and trying lots of new things I've never felt so at one with myself and I'm happy to say the wonderful world around me. Riding back down south on the back of Ellie's bike I felt awesome.
It's strange because I feel settled here now. I got my own bike today and I'm moving into my house on Wednesday.
I'm excited for the next few months and no longer spend time looking at flying planes. I no longer wonder or wish when I see them because for now at least I'm already here. In paradise :)
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