Welcome to…Singapore?

That super cheap plane ticket from Bali to Vietnam was indeed too good to be true. 1.5 hours was definitely not enough layover time for immigration, shuttle bus, ticket counter, and security. So, I’m here until I can get a flight out, hopefully on Saturday. To make the most of the extended layover, I’ve booked a bike tour, cooking class, and aquarium visit, and I plan to explore the Gardens by the Bay as well as the Marina Bay Sands observation deck (the three joined towers on the left in this borrowed photo).

I must say, right now I’m just enjoying a modern hotel, public transportation, and being able to use a credit card. In the meantime, enjoy the following!

Eating Bali

Amlapura market was the only place in Bali I went that was not full of tourists. I enjoyed my apple, grapes, and steamed banana treat tremendously.

Healthy Yoga Barn breakfasts: coconut water, green smoothie, and black rice pudding.

Mt. Batur summit breakfast included banana sandwiches and hard boiled eggs.

The profusion of smoothies and fresh juices made for good snacks.

The dragon fruit and passion fruit gelato was outstanding!

Warungs

They’re any type of small family convenience shop or cafe. I only ate at one restaurant, otherwise it was all warungs for excellent food. There was so much more I wanted to try, but it was impossible to eat everything. Meals averaged 50,000 rupiah ($3.50). I shared a sunset dinner with a lovely person who related their tale of a cooking class in Ubud that sounded amazing. So much food, too little time!