Picking up a friend from Oregon in Bali

This afternoon I have pick up a friend from Oregon who is visiting Bali for a couple of weeks. Barbara Skolnick was the wife of Jeffrey (that’s daughter Brianna in the photo), my friend who passed away in 2005. Barbara is coming out with a lady friend and wants to head straight to Ubud.

My plan is to rent a car here in Seminyak, drive to the airport laong with Ika and Jevon and shoot up to Ubud, hopefully getting a little snack while we’re there. Barbara wants to enjoy downtown Ubud and its culture / restaurants. She’s going to stay at the Pradha on Jl. Kajeng, close to Jl. Raya Ubud. The Pradha is a mid-range place and is 1 minutes fm the Royal Palace and within 5 minutes of some great restaurants (Ary’s Warung, Casa Luna, Tutmak, Batan Waru etc.).

Transport is the deciding factor in so many situations in Bali. I will recommend Barbara gets a car with driver to explore a bit, and really touch the Bali she imagines. Bali is safe for older women to visit, either alone or with a friend. Ubud is quiet at night, but you do not have to fear walking around.

When I meet them at the airport, I’ll be sure to hand them cold Pocari Sweat, a long plane flights and the tropical climate can leave a person dehydrated. From Seminyak, I can get to the airport in 25 minutes, so no stress at all.