Oh, Bali

Oh, Bali



 My week in Bali just did not quite start off as I'd hoped, what with a fever that rendered me sleepless the first night and weakened me for a good two days.  However, Rumah Bali, where we stayed in Tanjung Benoa was the perfect place to spend any such time!  It was simply beautiful, in typical Balinese architecture and surroundings, with a great staff to boot.  Unfortunately, because of the state I was in, I didn't take a single picture!

As I got well, it was time to head over to Ubud, where these photos are from.   I tried hunting down one of my favorite San Francisco yoga teachers, Les Levanthal, who happened to be leading a retreat at Michael Franti's new villa not too far off from town.  Heading out on a scooter, with Pikachou riding pillion, we ended up in circles trying to locate the villa.  All's not lost!  We did get some good sight seeing, shopping and eating done around Monkey Forest Road of course.

 This photo at the bottom, alas, wasn't where we stayed...but is the potential premise of my very own hopeful yoga retreat, perhaps next August!