This post contains many pictures.

Ooh I’m happy. Just got back home. And it took me 2 days of hangover to get my lazy ass to update this blog with nothing else but to share my experiences (plus photos) of the 4 days I’ve spent in Bali Island, Indonesia.

FYI, my final examination is on the 4th June and after that I stayed back in KL (Cheras to be exact) until the 10th which was the day our flight took off to Bali. I was planning to go for an all-out photography practice there but my intention was turned off because my dad accidentally left behind the SLR (Yashica, and yes it runs with film) at home. Without any alternatives, I had to go with only an Olympus digital compact camera. From overall 400+ of pictures only 86 of it made it here. And this only the first part of it.

Day 1

We arrived at the Ngurah Rai International Airport on 1.30 p.m after 3 hours of flight. We were supposed to be greeted by a representative there but there was a bit misunderstanding so we went straight to the hotel by taxi. Along the way, we went pass Kuta central town which is very happening. There were many shops to look at. From small local shops to designer brand outlets. Among the first thing that I noticed about Bali is that all the building there stands at an average height. I was being told later that the rule there stated that all building must be built not higher that a coconut tree so they do not block the view. Interesting right? And the road there is very narrow compared to ours.

At the hotel, we refreshen ourselves and was brought to the Jimbaran Bay Beach for our sunset dinner at 5 p.m. The sun sets early here, like Sabah.

The waves are not very big here in Jimbaran Beach compared to Kuta Beach. So many boats park here, and you can see the airport runway from here.

The meal was OK (seafood of course) but the most interesting thing is that each of us get our own platter consists of 2 crabs, couple of shrimps, oysters, grilled fish, and deep fried squids.

And then we went back to the hotel. But my sis and I couldnt resist spending the rest of the night in our room so we went for a walk in Kuta town. I must say that the night life is really amazing. There are many well-known brand outlets, fast food restaurant, clubs, and hotels along the way. We just looked around that night and spared the rest of money spending on the other night. I was eyeing on a couple of t-shirts already.

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It was nothing like before. I didn’t revisit for any educational purposes, of course. Nothing related to school. You see, my relatives from Ipoh and Kluang wanted to spend two days in Langkawi this school holiday season. One of my cousin (1 year younger) had been staying in my house since the early holiday and last 6th of June his mom, brother, sister + our aunt’s family came here in Perlis. And the next day after that was when we take a one and a half hour boat/ferry trip to Langkawi, or the so-called legendary island. Lol.

I’m gonna start from the beginning. First, on the way home from KL last last week (dun remember when) my cousin (Irwan) followed us back home. Mainly for using the internet of course as he is dominating my PC opening MySpace wtf (damn I think that thing doesn’t make any sense). But at least I have some company. Its kind of bored staying alone this while.. When I’m writing this, they’ve just gone back home.

The night after my realtives have arrived here, I was told to pick my other cousin on 4am in the morning at the bus station. But then Irwan gave an idea. We sneak out early at 3am and when to Macha’s house to pick him. Then we went to 7 Eleven and sat there and talk until 4am. Wahaha. The town was really empty at that time. Just a couple of Mat Rempits and the 7 Eleven workers. But the bus was late so we went back home first and went out again at 5.30am to pick her sister.

The next day, me and Irwan who was obviously didn’t have enough sleep, along with my other relatives (total of 8 ppl including me) went to the Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal at 10am. Luckily, the next available ferry was on 10.30am so we didn’t have to wait long to reach the Island. By 12 noon we were already there at Kuah Ferry Terminal. Don’t forget, its the school holiday. Surely there a lot of people over there. And I’m sick of that.

My mom can’t get any apartment room in Kondo Istana so we ended up to this last alternative, Bella Vista Hotel. Which looked great on the outside, but crap on the inside. The swimming pool was under construction (for years I think because they can’t afford it), the TV is micro, and it is separated by a stupid pond and ppl have to take the road manoeuvre which is very long to get out of the hotel. Think, how if you want to walk to the town?

Pretty issit? It’s just an illusion OK.

But, we managed to get an affordable rental rates during the school holidays for a Toyota Avanza thanks to one of the hotel staff. Perfect for 8 people. Our first destination in Langkawi was the Gunung Mat Cincang (I dunno how to spell it correctly) where there is the Geopark and the Cable Car. The admission fees is RM15 if you’re able to show your MyCard and RM28 (maybe) for tourists.

I only can show the pictures at the Cable Car taken by my handphone because other pictures was in my cousin’s camera. And that was the only place I took pictures of by my handphone. Mind the quality ok.

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It was a 10 day break between me and the PC. Wow. What a rest. Now I’m back torturing this machine until it exploded (I hope, so I can get a Vista-based machine. Huhu) Actually I should have been back by the 20th but I extended it by staying at my sista’s new cribs. I have to admit what a kewl cribs she has.. demn. But still, no internet. That makes my life there is all about football. Champions league and such. Plus, Liverpool drowned the so called mighty-Barcelona. Hooray from the Kops!

As you see, first I went to Ipoh on the CNY for my cousin’s engagement that day. And then the next day, still managed to watch 2 movies that is Ghost Rider and Norbit with Aash whom bought the tickets 1 day earlier. When I came, the queue was packed with ppl probably buying tickets for tommorow. All the Blockbuster movies were Sold Out already for that day. Haha. FOrgot to snap some pics. Ah, there was some Dance-2-Music freaks there inside Capcom City showing off their skills with plenty of ppl watching. Its like a street show… whatever. I’ll ask Aash to give the video he captured to me and upload it on YouTube later. Btw, I really liked Ghost Rider.. but Norbit.. hmm. I had a good laugh, but the story.. well.. I dunno. It’s just un-fascinating. Eddie Murphy worked too hard for the man behind 100 faces thingy. It’s all about him. First Nutty Professor, then Dr. Dolittle.. ah. Such a lame.

SO we watched Ghost Rider first. Then take a lunch break at McD. I ordered McChiken la as usual. I can see tht Prosperity Foldover is sold-out everywhere. What a hit. Haha. Yet, it sucks except the curly fries. Go to A&W laa. The onion ring is better.. Damn, I was broke that time. The tickets cost RM18 + McChicken set + popcorn.

Then after Norbit my sis and my cousin told me they were at Jusco. So I went there and meet back with my boy-cousin who came here with me earlier with his sister and mine. The next day he was going back to Hostel so we went to supermarket for him bought some rations. Damn, hostel life do sucks big time. Haha.

That is my cousin.

Me and my sis. I just sit there and not helping.

My cousin karaoke-ing. My family rocks on that.

My sister’s brother in-law wedding is on the 24th. Then on 25th and 26th I went to KL with my parents. There was my mum’s friend’s daughter wedding at TTDI. Boring. Too much wedding makes me dizzy. ZzzzzZZ.

Wif my sis at a wedding.

Wedding, wedding, blabla.

See how I’m pissed off. Bubbleee..

The Xter’s family is expanding! Check out our new crew Shakaff

Currently listening Lily Allen - Alfie.

Inside KLIA’s Aerotrain. On the way to the International Terminal.

Dinner on a cruise boat along Saigon River. It was amazing!

They also have a bunch of sailors!

It’s smoky here. Quite chilly indeed..

Inside the Chu Chi Tunnel. Damn it was very narrow.

Nothing. Just street posing along Sheraton Hotel. Huhu.

Actually, this is our hotel. Oscar. Heh.

Well, hello peeps. Its been quite a while eh? huhu. Actually this trip is on 21st till 24th December but I didn’t have time to upload the pics and update my blog since then. Well, on 31st (Aidiladha) I stayed at Ipoh. And then I was back from KL last nite. And now my crappy monitor is blowing itself up so I can’t turned on my PC quite often. Lazy to tell much about the trip. Pictures bring thousand meanings rite? U got it. Bleh. :p

Yet, on the gap between those. I managed to attend my driving courses normally. Nearly there! hehe.