We started our 28 day journey in Bali on December 4th after flying in from Sydney, Australia. Our first 2 weeks were scheduled for Seminyak area with our last 13 nights being in quieter Sanur.
We knew we were coming to Bali at the start of the rainy season. We had frequent showers during our first 2 weeks and torrential downpours during our second 2 weeks.
Robbie really struggled to breathe in Bali with the air filled with smoke from incense and garbage burning everywhere. The day in Ubud was literally a breath of fresh air for us in all this greenery and beauty.
Unfortunately within a few days of arriving in Sanur we both became ill with a respiratory illness that is still persisting a month later. We attended the medical clinics several times where we were given medications to help us.
The rains were torrential and one night while walking in the dark along the wet street, Ken twisted his ankle in a pot hole. The pain intensified and me being the least sick had to make the trips to the pharmacy for drugs for pain and creams to ease the swelling. Unfortunately this brought on a gout attack as well that is now just finally subsiding.
The constant rain caused street flooding and some nights we removed our shoes to walk barefoot through the waters in the streets. This no doubt was not helpful to us getting over our respiratory infections.
Unfortunately the inclement weather and our poor health, along with the leaks in our villa and the bad air, caused us to not have a very good time during the last part of our Bali journey.
By the time we left Bali, Ken was in a wheelchair. We will update more details in our next blog about our brief time in Singapore.
Please take care and get better both of you. Hopefully no more rain! ❤️
Great pictures. Very different part of the world.
I feel for the both of you. It must be so difficult dealing with illness so far away from home. Sending you “recovery” vibes.
Take care, get well and be safe.
Beautiful spot… but sounds like this trek had some challenges. Hope you are both on the mend and feeling well for your next adventures! 💖
My goodness I hope you are both feeling much better and I hope your ankle has healed Ken. What stories to share!! And the photos are incredible hugs 🤗 Rosemary
Oh gosh, that’s certainly not what you want for adventure! Sure hope you are both feeling much better and the journey will continue with good health. The photos are amazing. Stay safe my friends. T&B
With all the bad things…good things will come around…..continue ue to have a great time…take care u 2
So sad to hear about your health issues…take care of each other. Beautiful photographs and memories.
Take care …feel better soon hugs Eleeta
Hey you two❤️ Never fun when things aren’t going as one hopes, however that will be in your past soon, and then back to the incredible journey! It’s been interesting here too! Weather wise, we’ve kind of had everything this winter, it’s quite warm at the moment so has me thinking about golf! I’ll have my 2nd surgery in March so will be in full swing by end of May. Betsy continues being the best goof we’ve ever had, and certainly has brought a lot of entertainment. My daughter, kids, 2 cats and a dog are coming to live with us in Feb, it’s beginnings for them, and we are welcoming with open arms. Your photos as usual are gorgeous, and I love the journey through them. Keep going, be strong, stay healthy and we will see you again when you are back!
Oh my gosh Sharyn and Ted – you have big news with the family moving in! Will be lots of action – and fun we are sure! So glad the healing is going well. I’ll be ready to golf with you in May! Take good care ❤️
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