Author Archives: Bec

Retro pool party

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Bec

Some people think that I get quite involved in theme parties. These people have not met my friends Ellenmary and Flash. Last year Ellenmary called me on the day of my Halloween party to enquire about the width of my … Continue reading →

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Maybe Scrooge had a point?

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Bec

Try as I might (and I have!) I just can’t get into the Christmas spirit this year. I’ve done everything: Looked at Christmas lights (see photo above- wowza). Played Mariah Carey’s All I want for Christmas is You a few times on … Continue reading →

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Seminyak Sunset

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Bec

I do love a good sunset (see here, here and most epically, here for proof) . As corny as it sounds it’s the best natural entertainment around and if you happen to miss a show there’s always one the next day! Obviously some … Continue reading →

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Banana choc chip cookies

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Bec

This is the story of my (banana related) life: Rather than make more banana bread and more smoothies, I thought I’d try a cookie recipe with my decaying bananas. These cookies are so good, delicious and moist. Perhaps the best … Continue reading →

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More Bali places I loved

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Bec

La Plancha Thanks to Claire and Mike for this recommendation. La Plancha is a tapas bar set on the beach at Legian. Beware of imitation bars that have set up the same parasol/beanbag look to try and snare your business. … Continue reading →

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Not Christmas Shopping

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Bec

Have you started your Christmas shopping? Everyone keeps asking me if I’ve commenced mine. The answer is: sort of. I’ve been to two local VIP shopping nights, had a lot to eat and drink and then purchased something for myself… … Continue reading →

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Bali places I loved: Potato Head

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Bec

I realise I’m seriously behind the eight ball with this one, but Potato Head is the biz. We got there early, about 11am, in order to secure a sun bed. There is some kind of minimum spend in order to … Continue reading →

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Quad biking in the rice fields

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Bec

In order to break up the shopping, massage, sun-baking cycle we had happily fallen into last week, the girls and I decided to go quad biking. Our friends had recommended it, so Bec and I found a random street vendor … Continue reading →

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Disgusting, isn’t it?

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Bec

I never want to come home.

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Bali: day one

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Bec

We have arrived! Yesterday we set off from Perth and after an un eventful and stress free flight we arrived at Denpasar Airport 25 minutes early- thank you Air Asia. Obligatory airport gate photo: Snakes on a plane. Our villa … Continue reading →

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