To Bali with a 2-year old!

I realized that I need to jot down memories from my travels as these are precious to me and my lil darling...and sadly my memory is not as superb as it used to be... no its not aging..its just kinda saturated a bit lately...hehe!!

Well my lil 2 yo and i went to Bali end 2005 and my cousin followed us as she has always adored the company of my lil girl and needed to take a break anyway.
My other cousin suggested that we spend our hols in Ubud as Bali just witnessed the brutal bombings in Kuta area few months earlier and we just dont want to take any risks!

We stayed at this lovely serene neat place called Tegal Sari. Upon arriving, i was touched by the warm personalized service they rendered. It didnt end just on the check in counter - for the next 4 days they we all always tentative and friendly to us and i find the complimentary drop off and pick up service around Ubud area were especially useful for a mother like me travelling with an active toddler. I can be rest assured of the safety and get to enjoy our trip out everytime and spare the money to shop for more souvenirs later on! its was truly superb...a 3-star hotel with touch of services of a hotel better than a 5-star indeed..!!! (and i've stayed at countless hotels around the globe - so i really mean this..!!)

My lil darling getting cosy in bed - the low rise bed works well for my lil toddler - i dont have to worry she'll fall off from bed while i recuperate from the daily lengthy tours we made from dawn til dusk that 4 days!!

I Love Tioman

I went to Tioman again June 2009 after almost 7 years from my last trip there. This time around I did not go to the common place most people would end up at - Berjaya Resort. Our accommodation was simply called Tioman House - and the moment I stepped in our chalet - I felt relaxed and at ease. Tioman House is located near the ABC jetty - only about 3 minutes easy walk. I love this side of Tioman. Peaceful, serene and nice. My lil girl walk around happily and I for once do not have to worry about her safety wandering around by herself.


The kids playing by the beach on their own - so nice not to have to worry about their safety...I wanna move here..such bliss..


We spent one whole day island hopping and snorkelling and it was fantastic!! We burned ourselves in the process (somehow the so called water resistant high SPF sunblock just dont work despite me slathering myself in it every now and then)but it was worth the few days of skin peeling off herein after...well at least for a week or so. I wish I had the time and opportunity to take up diving as well whilst there but oh-well...maybe next time!


The guys having fun at one of the islands around Tioman. Yes...Tioman do have crystal-clear, mineral-water-like Water...!!!!

I love this Island. I cant wait to move here ....someday...!!!!!!!!

Musings

I need to blog. I need to sort out things in my head. I have so many things in my head right now - helping out dear hubby with his biz, build a start up company with my ex colleague, create something totally my own. Where do I start? I have some ideas...and am still testing these ideas by going around sharing with trusted friends.
Tomorrow I am leaving for Jakarta to check out the InaCraft exhibition there.
I hope to learn few things bout the handicraft market and hopefully be able to solidify the scattered ideas in my head.
Am so glad two of my close fiends are coming along.
Am hoping to get some ideas, inspirations and have loads of fun too there..
Shall see...