Uneven Pavement

The cheapest flight I could book from Bali to Phuket had an 18 hour layover in Singapore- if you know me you know that's actually very exciting for me! Double win. Every time I have a layover that is  6+ hours  I immediately proceed to get out and explore. Here's what I got to see and do: The iconic merlion monument and plaza. My favorite part about Singapore was finding this gem! I read about it in some article somewhere. Best and cheapest tea ever! Sultan Mosque. And I hung out a lot at the airport, the airport in Singapore is soooo cool! They have a free movie theater, free foot massage machines, tons of shopping, a butterfly garden, a roof top pool, orchid garden and so much more to see and do.

"Travel is the only thing we buy, that makes us richer" - unknown I've learned so much these last couple of days. I am generally a pretty content person, but these last few days my face literally hurts from smiling so much ( I have a resting B.F soooo that's a big deal. Story of my life. #MyFaceWontAgeWell ) Today I hired a private driver to take me anywhere and everywhere I wanted (sounds so fancy smanchy...). Today was a day to explore nature and see some cultural shows. My day started out with meeting Batur, who was such a sweet dude. Our first stop, Tegenungan Waterfalls, we got there early so it was not crowded at all. The place is so peaceful and if you look closely there's little water temples all over the falls, like little fairy houses. A part of me felt like I was in Oregon. After the falls, Batur took me to go watch a Barong and Kris Dance. This is the first year (thanks Ashland #unidosfam ) that I attend Plays. First of all th

" Pictures are a one way ticket to a memory..." - unknown Well I haven't blogged in some days now ( I don't plan on blogging every single day... some of you asked ) A lot has happened and my heart has been racing with excitement every single day. I am In love with the Islands of Indonesia, and I hope that you all can experience it some day. It's true that pictures are worth a thousand words, so here are some pictures and small captions. It's Tuesday on my side of the world, and my week in Indonesia is almost over. Every single time I go to a beach and go horseback riding I ask if I can take the horses into the water, thus far different state and country rules of places I have been to don't allow it. In the Gilli Islands horseback riding in the ocean is possible. I have  always wanted to ride in the ocean! My horse was swimming, I was swimming and the wind that hit my face whispered words of freedom. Goal number #35 - check!