Day 1 - Escape to Bali

After visiting various places during autumn, we felt that it is time to experience some sunny rays which the European enjoyed the most. Hence, Bali was our preferred destination. However, this time is a little bit different, we no more fly from LCCT, but we will depart from Singapore Changi International Airport.

I would say Singapore Changi International Airport is a world class airport, but not Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Air Asia was our flying machine again.

After 2 hours and 15 minutes flying, we reached Ngurah Rai International Airport. We have pre-booked for driver to fetch us upon our arrival. 

Before heading to hotel, the plan was to visit Jimbaran Beach and also to settle our dinner there accompanied by the sunset, but too bad, lady luck is not on our side, as they were having some ceremony on New Moon and all shop were closed.

We decided to go back to POP Harris Hotel for check-in. So, this was how the accommodation look like.

We are satisfied with this hotel for the low price we paid. However, it is a bit out of town. Free wifi in the room are provided. 

Drinks and snack vending machines are available near lobby. 

The cafeteria for breakfast.

Right opposite our hotel, stood an Indian Restaurant which stood out the most among all other warungs. Thus, we had our dinner at Sitara Indian Cuisine Restaurant.

Nice ambient in the restaurant.

Mango Lassi for RPH20,000. A cool yogurt blend which is good for our digestive system. 

Snacks to chew while waiting for our food.

4 different taste of special sauce are served to us. Each of them bring a different type of feel to our taste buds. Sweet, spicy, sourish, and the mixture of the 3 together. Not forgetting to mention, the sauce are thick and fresh. They are well matched with the food served by the restaurant. 

Our appetizer, Vegetable Samosa. The crispy puffs are filled with potatoes and peas and traditional Indian's rempah a.k.a spices. Yummy! The price is RPH20,000.

The main dishes is the Chicken Tandoori. This is the first time I saw Tandoori is served on a hotplate which is a good idea to maintain the temperature of the chicken. No complain about the tenderness of the chicken. Well roasted. It costs for RPH47,500. 

Garlic Nan are always used to served together with Tandoori Chicken. It tasted so nice and no strong smell for garlic. RPH15,000.

Maybe the weak point for this meal is the Roti Chaney with Chicken Curry. Curry is good but the Roti Chaney is not fresh. It is hard to chew. You pay RPH30,000 for both of them.

Tax and service charges are applicable to the food. 

After the dinner, we went back to our hotel to had some good rest for the tour on the next day.