It always amazes me how many things there are to do, see, eat and buy in Bali. My list of things to do seems to get longer and no matter how many times​ I go to Bali, my ticked boxes are always outnumbered by the untucked boxes. 

So on this shopping escape I was determined to try to make a dent in the boxes ticked. Luckily, my lovely guests were up for it too. Because this is not all about me, it’s about what is interesting, relevant and just plain fun for the women on the escape.​

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Now, number one on the list was the swing, nest, boat and pod at Tegallalang. I must say, it was a challenge just getting to them. There wasn’t a distinct path and steps, more like a goat track. Suffice to say that I wouldn’t be giving it a go in the wet season unless crampons were supplied.

Anyhoo, we made it down to the platform for the swing. I took one look at the drop and decided against it. Yes, I was a chicken. Not so my fellow travellers. They all had a go. I did jump into the nest, looking and feeling very uncomfortable. The things we do for a social media presence.

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Next stop was the boat. Of course I had to to a titanic impression. What else is the boat for?​

High tea at Biku hadn’t really been on my bali bucket list, but all reviews have been so positive, that I included it in our shopping escape, if only for some much needed down time. Well, I can honestly say that the Indonesian version of the high tea was one of the most delicious things I have eaten in a long time. And the bubbles that washed it down was excellent too. I can thoroughly recommend the high tea and now know what the fuss is about. Make sure you book as it is one of the busiest restaurants in Bali. They also have tarot card readers but as we didn’t book in advance we couldn’t have our cards read. Another really popular activity at Biku. ​

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We all​ enjoyed our Bali firsts, and each of us enjoyed a different activity the most. Shows how different and individual we al are. 

Stay tuned for my next trip of firsts ​

Leanne ​

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