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Corazón contento en Bali

" 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! 










Paddle boarding after a paddle yoga session. I have been doing a little
Bit of yoga here and there while in Bali- because duh! But paddle yoga was a challenge. My favorite position was child's pose as the waves rocked me back and fourth taking me back to infancy. 



Smoothie bowls are sooooo delicious! So raw and organic.


Gilli island swings! 








Chickens for sale.








Taro ice cream thing. I've always wanted to try- didn't disappoint.







Sunsets and more sunsets.






I've been getting wonderful massages almost everyday. This was a traditional Balinese flower bath after a day at the spa and wonderful massage.









Fish foot spa! 



Like I said in one of my blog posts. People in Indonesia almost all drive motorbikes/ scooters because it's cheaper, faster and more convenient. You can see these little "gas stations" everywhere you go! So  cool how those vodka bottles are recycled! ... but who drank them? 





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  1. It seems so relaxing out there. Glad you got to fulfill one of your goals.

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  2. Explain to me the fish foot massage :)

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    1. The are skin nibbling toothless small fishes that are suppose to eat off all your dead skin...it is a pedicure, or so it is suppose to be. To be honest I am not sure how much it really does help. The feeling is sligthly tickle-ish. If you have any medical underlying conditions it is advised to look up more information about this.

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