Today in Samur

Today it was Jerry who took us to the Denpasar market it was all too much for me . Hot and harassed by touts crept back to the safety of the Puri Santrian!! I think I can get the rest of my shopping round the corner.
Relaxed by the beach and pool. Gre went for a snorkel saw a small spratt like fish!!
Balinese meal and dancing tonight here at the hotel

Two days in Bali

Yesterday we went for a trip to the Volcano driven through all sorts of traffic. He certainly had some breathtaking passing moves! The traffic keeps moving and we didn't see any accidents.
Stopped at Ubud and did Temple gazing there are many god's to see and I do like the offerings that are put out. Makes me keen to get my family altar up again. Back in the air-conditioned car and off to the volcano lovely views but very commercial many tourists and rip off places to eat.
Off again down the mountain through lovely countryside visited the Luwak coffee place tried several teas and coffees all unremarkable then off to the Butterfly Farm. Very beautiful and rather fascinating.
Back to 208 swim beer and freshen up then out for dinner. I had a tasty Balinese chicken dish and Gre had Beef Rendang which he enjoyed

Gre at the Golden door

Lazy day by the beach having afternoon tea in the pavilion by the beach. Going to the night market for dinner

We are happily escounced in the Puri Santrian in Bali.
The hotel complex is nicer than the White Road.
Spent the day relaxing and recovering from yesterday's long flight. Did a bit of shopping.

A week in the Bay
We are at Julies and Rosses for a week at 104 Breaker Bay Rd. Nice to be here and catch up with old friends but I don't really regret leaving. The sun aspect is a big thing but then I knew that , if you are at work abe it is not such an issue.
There are still a few friends in the Bay  we have caught up with Helen and Don , Lester and Kate had a wine with Jonathon and Karen next door. Peered at our old house which is in sad need of attention.
The days are spent walking Chippie and Max who incidentally doesnt like it here. Tomorrow we are going to Kapiti to meet Andy's parents Kevin and Jenny who knows might see a house !!
Nadia Lims meals have given me a new look on some food ideas which is good
Crispy salmon with honeyed yams very nice

Here is Chip hopefull that a crumb might drop

Best Boiled fruit cake

500g saltanas
2 cups water or cold tea
250g butter cubed
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1teasp orange zest
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 ripe banana opt
1tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1heaped tsp baking powdwe
Heat oven to 180

Simmer saltana for 5 mins drain
Add cubed butter and sugar
When butter is melted add lightly beaten eggs then dry ingred bake for 60-90 mins
Drizzle with brandy when out or oven

Pancakes for 2

Good for a quick lunch with bacon
1cup SR flour
1/2 tab sugar
1/4 teasp salt
1 egg
1tab melted butter
Mix all together cook in pan with extra butter