A Snapshot of Bali : Part 1

Well. Hooray for the weekend- Not that I don't enjoy my work- everyone knows I love it- But I am just grateful for some time that isn't work related, so that I can sit down and load some photos. That and the fact that I'm full of cold- so looking at sunny photos, makes me feel a whole better:)

 

So here goes- some snaps of my recent holiday in Bali- as you can imagine I took rather a lot, so forgive me if there is an over load. I'll spread it out over a couple of sessions too- just to keep everyone sane! I'll try not to prattle on too much either.

 

Since this was my second visit to Bali, it was interesting to note that there were many pictures that I'd taken last time - that I was tempted to take again- but didn't! So this is quite a different type of collection from the first visit. I think some of last years photos are much better- Maybe I'll post them soon too.

 Anyway back to Bali...



I Stayed at Sanur, on the South East coast. This was my little boutique cottage type hotel- I love it here- it's the second time I've stayed. It's so quirky!


The whole place has a kind of retro, vintage, French Indochina style.

 

This was my cottage for 3 nights!

 

 It's all the little details that make a difference...I just loved it

 A massive bed, tea on the porch and peace and quiet!

 

 And the whole place has amazing grounds and gardens.

 

 

And I spent most of the day just lounging by the pool:)

 Ah- Four days of bliss!

 

The Breakfasts were yummy and were served in the little coffee shop in the grounds.

 Even the coffee shop was quirky and original.

But I didn't come to Bali to stay by the pool- well, that was one of the reasons... but I did manage to wander around Sanur. It's on the beach and there was lovely walk right along the coast.

 

 

It was lovely just to wander, camera in hand and see what I came across.

 

 

And no matter where you were, there were lots of dogs...

And temples!

 

 

 

 
Everyday started with a morning by the pool and then in the afternoon I would have a wander along the beachfront.

You just never knew what you would see..

Wandering around the back lanes also led to some interesting sights...

And full of the colours of Bali.

I even found my favourite quote painted in graffiti

 

 Little statues, shops, and other interesting things around every corner.

Just a regular day by the beach 

 

Finishing off with a beer, as the sun went down.

Oh it's not a bad life on holiday is it.

Then I moved to another hotel, another town- another slice of Bali life. But that's for next time.

Amanda x

 

Show and Tell- Bali Style- & a Saturday Snap too!

Well Hello Saturday!

Time to make a start, I think, with the Bali photos! For those of you who have been around for a while, you will know I had 2 Scavenger Hunts on the go, One with Greenthumb at Made with Love  and one with Sophie  at sophieinthesticks. Well Changes were afoot over the summer and Sophie has a new challenge- Instead of a list of 12 things to find, we are free to post 12 Show and Tell images- whichever way we want to...

 

 

So to start off my first Show and Tell, here are 12 shots of my recent holiday to Bali:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I feel I prattle on too much as it is- and therefore didn't need any comments- but I'll gladly chat about them if you like... perhaps not- you'll be here all day!

 

And as it's a Saturday I'll finish off with my usual Saturday snaps- You know the drill: A photograph, each Saturday- Quirky or Serious?, Fun or Interesting?, Real or Abstract?   etc etc..

 

 

Another Bali Picture- I have no idea who the couple were- I just liked the light on the water!

 

Until next time,

Amanda :)

 

Wordless Wednesday

Gosh, how the weeks fly by. Before you know it a week has gone and it's Wednesday again!

So just to wet your appetite of where the next few weeks photos will be from, this is one of my Bali pictures.

 

 

Cute!

Bye for now,

Amanda x

52 weeksof Happy

Due to technical difficulties : A temperamental laptop...I'm a bit late at posting this- but anyway

Joining in with Jen at Little birdie to share some of my week's happy moments and things that made me smile.

 

Wk 35

August 26th- 1st Sept

 

A little bit of retail therapy- Ok a lot of retail therapy!- but hey, it was payday and the sun was shining- and there were things I liked- and well- the rest is history. It was quite strange though as the shops were full of new season autumnal type shades, which I felt compelled to buy- but of course, here, it's perpetually summer- but never mind ...

More beautiful sunsets, in a beautiful part of the world!

 

Now this isn't all just about the cup of tea and a croissant- although, yes I admit, both equally have enough to merit a blog especially devoted to themselves- but this pic is more than that- This was my Sunday morning breakfast, sat relaxing on my balcony- which in turn epitomises what my real happy was about- A great weekend:) You know sometimes, when you have nothing planned, things just fall into place and you end up being busy and have a great weekend.. well this one was one of those times- A bit of relaxing, a swim here, a coffee there, drinks at the waterfront, meals out with friends- just a very pleasant weekend:)

Aren't these just the cutest things- they made me smile- Spotted lurking in the 5 rm shop ( The local Poundland, Dollerstore type shop) These are little microfiber mittens- just like hedgehogs- I'm sure I will not put them to their true purpose and clean with them- they are just too cute for that. Instead they can just look pretty:)

 

So that's that- another week has flown by- I'll be back tomorrow with Wordless Wednesdays- Midweek already?!- See you then

 Amanda x

August Made with Love Scavenger Hunt

 

Joining in with Suzie at Made with Love, here are this month's contenders for my photo Scavenger hunt.

 

Chopsticks

Disposable ones with Sushi / Kimbab 

 

Transport

I took many photographs of different types of transport but was never really happy with them, until I saw this sign and knew that this was the photo I wanted.

 

 Ten

Another one taken in London- and as a bonus (Not!) you get my reflection in the glass!

 

Windows

Old ones and new ones- Hundreds of them!

 

 Sharp 

Well they will be, once you cut into them- sharp and sour!

 

Playing

Boys will be boys, playing on the beach in Bali

 

Fantasy

A whole collection of Fantasy figures for sale in Camden Lock Market, London

 

Postcards 

I quite liked the fact they were all black, white and red.

 

Petrol Station

A motorbike petrol station Bali style.

 

 Boats

Boats at Camden Lock

Brown

I loved all the brown brick- But then again this could be a contender for windows as well:)

Framed 

Artwork for sale at Spittalfields Market, London

 

So that's my little lot- mostly taken whilst in London or in Bali. Looking forward to next month's Scavenger hunt already:)

 

Bye for now,

Amanda x