Ok, we have NEVER experienced this before…the villa we’re staying in is RIDICULOUS. I can’t remember if we’ve explained this part before, but we probably wouldn’t have gone to Indonesia for the trip if it weren’t for the Livingstons and some incredibly wonderful HCHS board members 
They gave Steve a week at Villa Wibisana in Bali for a gift last year and we managed to coordinate our trip so that we met up with Steve,
- Becky, and Lindsey in Singapore to spend this week with them. Taxis picked us up from the airport in Denpasar and dropped us off at this beautifully carved door where we were greeted by several servants with lays and and fizzy orange drinks. The villa is like a big walled-in square with buildings at each of the 4 corners and a big infinity pool and fountain in the center. There’s a dining room, a living room, 3 bedrooms and a study. It’s incredibly beautiful, especially at night.
- beach!
- Me and the Lindsey
Allison and the Mother
I didn’t quite understand that we have the run of the entire thing until we took the tour. I have no idea how much it would cost to own this…I suppose I don’t want to know All the workers are SO nice and always want to know if we need anything or if they can call us a taxi, get extra towels, or bring us something to eat or drink.
Suffice it to say, we have done quite a bit of relaxing and alternating between the pool and the beach (which is a 5 minute walk). Bali beaches have much stronger waves and currents than, say, Florida. It can be a little scary sometimes, especially when you seen the big flags with the skull and crossbones that says something about strong currents. I would avoid letting little kids swim there at all costs. Lindsey and I have been boogie boarding quite a bit (actually it’s more like taking a salty beating for an hour) and Allison has been through more books than I can count by now. Then when we come back it’s, “Welcome home Mr. Andrew!” “Drink, sir?”, “May I take your towel, sir?” It’s NUTS! We’re thinking about training Chile and Won Ton to do the same thing. Won Ton would be up to it, but Chile would probably screw it up
I believe it’s Saturday the 5th (who knows anymore-haha!) and we’re leaving to come back tomorrow night. We fly to Singapore and spend the night there, then from Singapore to Bangkok to Seoul to L.A. to Houston. I think we get home the 8th.
Happy 4th of July! Josh, Rachel, Dave, Sarah, we found ourselves craving hot dogs and carcass (with or without soup mix), Ale 8, and frisbee golf. Have you moved to Houston yet???
Ann said,
July 6, 2008 at 3:09 am
That’s my kind of vacation! I spent a week i Bali just resting several years ago! How fabulous …..glad you have had such wonderful experiences. Treasure them!
Lynn said,
July 6, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Another two WOW’s! Now you know how we felt at the Princeville Resort in Kauai (Hawaii!) It’s great to be treated like royalty for a change, isn’t it??
Becky looks like Allison’s sister. I hear that REST and relaxation will do that to you!
You all have a wonderfully safe trip home. Long airplane rides…sigh.
Love you both! Mom
Lynn said,
July 7, 2008 at 12:10 am
By the way, the photo of you two at the beach is amazing. I want a copy ENLARGED!
Love, Mom
Lynn said,
July 7, 2008 at 12:10 am
No, the one at the pool is the one I want….GREAT!
silje said,
July 8, 2008 at 9:46 am
lovely! next time we’ll join you, OK?
Jo Ann Rosenbloom said,
July 9, 2008 at 4:47 am
Awesome trip! I enjoyed reading this and traveling so to speak….lol. Get some rest when you guys get home.