En route to Bali

21st of April 2011

The holiday has officially begun! It started at 6am with a rude awakening by the alarm clock. Al and I stretched out of bed and reluctantly tip toed into the shower. All clean and hair washed , final check that I had everything packed, we were on our way to the airport with the Pullan's. One Robertson and Rafati in tow.

Such a novelty being able to write 'INDONESIA' in 'country where you will spend most time abroad'

Now let me tell you, traveling with only carry on baggage is quite the challenge! I'm not only talking about not being able to fit everything in the one minuscule bag,  fighting with yourself over what shoes to take, having to carefully plan an outfit for ever day (we females need options!) the problem is having to lug around and lift your bags onto the scanning machines, removing all liquids/laptops/iPads. It kills! I mean seriously mister customs man, would you like me to just unpack and then re pack for you? I mean I'm only being rushed along by about eight hundred other eager holiday-ers and temperamental officers!

All of that aside, we're finally sitting happily on the plane, all buckled up. I was waiting so patiently to begin my journey to this foreign land (literally), I fell asleep before take off. I. Konked. Out. I have come to the conclusion that it is absolutely inevitable feeling like a 90 year old who is riddled with arthritis after sleeping on a plane (mind you, this generally only happens in economy/cattle class/seating area for peasants/screaming children galore). I watched 'Burlesque', amazing! Absolutely obsessed! Al wasn't too pleased when I announced that I now want to become a famous burlesque dancer haha! Plane food was consumed, another nana nap resulting in a killer neck, and now seven hours later we are slowly beginning to descend into Singapore! Although.. Drum roll please.. We were moved up to business class for landing! WIN! What an ever so comfy and stylish exit!

On the plane - ready to begin our adventure!

I best be off, will write more once we begin the most exciting leg of the trip - SINGAPORE --> BALI!
Ahhh.. Back to the tropics!

(I didn't have all that much time in Bali to finish the rest of my blogs for each day, but I'll be sure to put them up in the next 24 hours or so)