The Chronicles of a Reckless Traveler

I finally show up in Bali and I was picked up by my "host." My friends and I stayed in a homestay with the sweetest Balinese family. I had my own bedroom and bathroom (a big deal after staying in a hostel with 11 other people in Bangkok). There aren't many pics of this part of the trip because it was mostly relaxing and eating and such, but it was such a gorgeous place. Here's where we were staying. It was a gorgeous Balinese compound. Here was the front door to where we were staying. Day 1: Waterfall.  I swam in this. Hindu temple. Area by our house. Denpasar festival we attended. Balinese breakfast our host would make us every day. I could really get used to fresh mangos, snakeskin fruit, rice cakes with sugar cane sugar, shaved coconuts, toast, banana leaves, and local coffee.  The whole area just had gorgeous places just like this randomly dispersed.  Women literally carry things on...

Alright, so after that horrific experience, I had my last night in Bangkok and I have to say, it couldn't have come at a better time. After witnessing animal abuse first hand, I was ready to get the hell out of there, but I was also determined to have a good time. So, we went and had a thai massage and a foot scrub. The thai massage was like being peacefully manhandled by a gentle but firm older gentleman. I didn't know that like massaging eyes and scalps were even a thing, and it felt strange but I have to say, for the equivalent of $3, I felt absolutely fantastic afterwards. THEN, Jadelle and I went and actually did one of those "fish eat the dead skin on your feet" things. Watch this shit: So then we had a giant dinner that I couldn't even finish for less than $1.  Then before I flew out, I was determined to see something in Bangkok I actually  wanted to see and that was the Grand Palace. Now, even though I had to get up early, dress in pants...