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This, here in Sanur, Bali has been our best family holiday ever. From our accommodation, to planning and participating in our activities every second or so day giving the kids a rest day in between has been awesome. And three weeks was just perfect. The first to unwind, relax and find our bearings, the second and most of the third for tripping and sightseeing and the last little bit getting ready to leave. If you're planning a holiday to Bali then we can thoroughly recommend Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites. Excellent accommodation and facilities for both adults and children and central to all sightseeing with or without a guide. Our guide, Gusti, has been absolutely wonderful and now our friend whom we'll keep in touch with.




















From finding Dave's jacket to taking us all over the countryside, even stopping on different occasions and bartering for us to get us local prices on jackfruit, cooked sweetcorn on the cob, and crispy duck for Dave. He organised a 10% discount on our entry to Waterbom not once but twice (it was so radical that we went back again yesterday. Sofie just had to conquer "the climax" and did so 3 times). So, if you need an honest, friendly guide, contact Gusti on the details below:

I Gst. Ny. Sukardita, SH (Gusti)
Mobile: +62 85 7373 67171
Email: gus_tikamandanu@yahoo.com

We've offloaded most of the kids summer clothes, minus the new ones they got here, and given them to Gusti for his brother-in-law's little boy. The Balinese really appreciate this kind of gesture.

Yesterday, on our way to Waterbom again, we sent out first parcel home containing not needed clothes for Dave and myself and all the souvenirs we've purchased. We posted via snail mail which was estimated will take around one and a half months by sea costing us 422,000 rupiah ($52).

Today is our last full day here in Sanur, Bali. Nothing too strenuous happening. Just the usual rest day consisting of some sun, water, massages and good food although Dave is considering a trip to the pub tonight to watch the football. We'll leave the hotel tomorrow at 12 pm and head to the airport to await our flight to London. See you in the UK.