Happy New Year

I just got back from a very quick trip home to Australia. I arrived in Sydney on Christmas Day in time for the big family meal. After 3 days of visiting friends and relatives I jumped on a plane and headed to Bali to visit my uncle and his wife and to celebrate the new year. Always an adventure Bali was magical and relaxing. Traveling very light my iPhone was the camera of choice. This is a temple in Ubud.
Hope you have a great year.
xoxo

Bali at its best.

One of my favorite places to get away from it all is a little hotel in Bali on the beach at Seminyak called The Samaya
I was met at the airport as I got off the plane and was escorted through customs without having to stand in the long lines and then whisked away in a waiting car. I was then greeted by name as I arrived at the hotel and felt like I had arrived home.
Even though it is the wet season right now the weather is great. I love a little humidity. It makes my skin feel soft and my hair is really curly.
Today was spent close to the hotel. After a yummy breakfast of fresh fruit and water mellon juice I did a little shopping this morning and followed it with lunch overlooking the ocean. I spent the afternoon at the beach where I sat and watched a big celebration. The children came and played with me when they saw my camera. They were all so happy to have their photos taken. As soon as I get back to my computer I will upload them but until then here is a sunset shot taken on my iPhone.
Best wishes
Julie