We made it to Perth safe and sound. It's kind of nice to be out of the Muslim countries (although Bali is primarily Hindu) with an American passport with the last name of Jones. What a nutter pastor!!!!!!! It was all over the news in Indonesia.
Bali was such a wonderful place. The people are so kind and peaceful (a little different than the Egyptians) and there is so much to do. Meals were really inexpensive - dinners with appetizers, main courses and a drink or two were about $20 for the two of us. White water rafting was really fun and the monkey forest in Ubud was the coolest (if you read Eat, Pray, Love, Ubud is where she stayed for the three months). We drank the local beer, Bintang, while watching the sunset at Kuta beach. I got sick the last day and couldn't do much of everything. Brent was a good sport and didn't mind sitting out by the pool while I recovered in bed.
Arrived in Perth yesterday, the 11th. Perth is spectacular - I see why my uncle Brendan and his family love it here. We're staying in the granny flat at Brendan and Phil's place. We had an absolutely lovely dinner with Phil and Brendan at a place called the Naked Fig that was right on the beach. Today has been a lazy day. We FINALLY did our laundry. Something we had not properly done since Ireland (over a month ago). I went for a longish run in perfect running weather - sunny and around 60 degrees. I think I am going to really love it here.
Will be able to post some pictures later finally.
Wow, already over to Australia. I hadn't looked for a while. Have a schooner of VB for me. Also didn't realize Brent's dad popped in on the tour. Neat. Say hi to all in Australia for me. Ariana says hi. You coming to the turkey trot? I think Derry would be the perfect end to a world tour.
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