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Bali On My Mind – Part 2

Part two of our Bali trip bring us to Nusa Dua where the girls went shopping at Bali Collection, an open air mall that showcased the best of the Balinese culture. We were so glad that the sun was out and the weather was just perfect.  There were bands playing by the entrance to the beach which added to the cool vibe of the place.

The best way to go around Bali is to hire a driver that can drive you for a whole day, which will cost you $100-200 depending on the season.  You can ask your travel agent for help if you want to hire one.

Later that evening we went to one of the most famous restaurants in Bali called Bumbu Bali.  We made sure we made a reservation since it is quite pouplar, true enough when we got to the restaurant, it was packed.  They had an open kitchen, where we could watch how an authentic Balinese cuisine is prepared.  Words could not describe how good the food was.

Suffice to say we had a gastronomical feast and the best part about the meal was when we got our bill, we were so surprised to know how reasonable everything was considering we ordered a lot almost everything in the menu.

The satay was the best. For anyone who plans to go to Bali, you cannot miss going to Bumbu Bali.  Just ask the concierge at your hotel to book a reservation for you.

It was impossible to see everything in Nusa Dua in one day so we just had to go back. This time we went to Pasar Senggol at the Hyatt Resort.  Ayen stayed there 15 years ago and she told me about this open air restaurant where there were shops that sold balinese arts and crafts.  While having dinner under the stars a cultural show that showcased the best of Bali was presented. Ayen was so entertained and said that the costumes of the women in the show reminded her of costumes she wore in her TV show Amaya in GMA.

Nusa Dua was truly an enchanting place where the people were so warm.  I can’t wait to go back.

We ventured into Nusa Due on our second day
Mariella and Ayen were in shopping mode as soon as we reached Bali Collection, the biggest open air shopping mall in the area
Sarongs in vivid color
Balinese handicraft on display
Ayen discovered the shop Uluwatu that specialized in handmade balinese lace
Ayen was loving everything in Uluwatu
Everything in the store was exquisitely made
This parasol made of Balinese lace is too pretty and delicate to use
Shopping till the store closed
Bumbu Bali is one of the best restaurants in Bali. One should not miss the chance of eating here!
The ambiance of Bumbu Bali reflects the region’s culture
Bumbu Bali has a culinary school where the students get to cook at the open kitchen
Red hot chili peppers to spice up our meal
Refreshing drinks to cool our bodies and cleanse our palates
Our gastronomic feast begins
The best Chicken Satay I have ever had in my entire life
The Seafood Curry deserves a standing ovation
Beef Rendang at its finest
Hands down the best See Goreng I have ever tasted
An array of leather bracelets at the open market in the Hyatt Resort
Wood carving done on the spot
Angia and Mariella posed with the cast of the cultural show at the Hyatt Resort
Ayen was enthralled with the performance of this young woman
Blessings,

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