before heading over to Bali, http://www.lonelyplanet.com/indonesia/bali quite possibly over land.
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| The journey over land, via Gunung Bromo, an incredible volcano in the sea of sands. Short ferry trip and you are in Bali! |
In Bali I will likely stay in Ubud for a week or so, taking in the creative spirit that it is famous for, some time to do whatever it is I want to do and to see what comes, and likely a visit to the Monkey Forest!
Below is a link to a video my freind Ruth took at the Monkey Forest in Ubud. I have been here before and although it is an obvious tourist attraction it is gorgeous and lovely to watch the monkeys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn8sAFi0Pek
Last time I was quite mesmerised by a mother monkey, sat in lotus position, eyes closed, breastfeeding her baby. Check out Ruth's other videos from her travel, and you can follow her blog at:
From here I will fly to Singapore http://www.lonelyplanet.com/singapore,
take the train and buses to explore Malaysia http://www.malaysia.com/
for two weeks before taking the train to Bangkok, from where I will explore Thailand http://www.thailand.com/travel/main.html
for 5 weeks before returning for a final 3 weeks to Indonesia,
and then back home in time for Christmas (dinner with the family).
