[Our initial plan was to stay here only for a night (just to pameper ourselves) and the next day we would be flying back home. Because of Nyepi Day, we had to stay for one more night and there were no regrets for choosing to stay at the villa. :)]
The entrance of the Villa.
Pathway towards the villas.
Our welcome drink! Strawberry & watermelon juice.. NICE!:)
As I made reservations for a massage at 11am, we checked in to the villa early. The villa was not ready yet, Gede then sent us to Jari Menari, Seminyak for our massage.
Dancing fingers.
The entrance
We went for the "Perfect Massage" which costs IRD 300,000 (RM94.35) per person. The environment inside was very soothing. The moment we stepped in we were greeted by the receptionist. Then the massuers were ready for us and guided us to our respective changing room for us to change into their sarong. We were then guided to a room where we got to the massage together.
Be warned! All masseurs are males. However, they are all very professional. They did not in anyway "invade" my private areas. The massage lasted 90minutes. Han & I fell into deep sleep. The masseurs were very gentle but the strength was still there. The way they massage was as though their fingers were "dancing". :)
The interior of Jari Menari
After the massage, we were each given a glass of water and allowed to take a shower in the changing room.
We felt very relaxed after the massage and hungry! So we walked around Seminyak looking for places that I found on the website and also recommended by my colleague. Unfortunately, they were all CLOSED. We found out that most shops are closed to prepare for Pengrupukan (Nyepi Day Eve).
We decided to walk into a restaurant named Warung Murah. They serve mixed rice. Han and I enjoyed the food here. Not because we were hungry but because it does taste nice! and it's CHEAP!
Be warned! All masseurs are males. However, they are all very professional. They did not in anyway "invade" my private areas. The massage lasted 90minutes. Han & I fell into deep sleep. The masseurs were very gentle but the strength was still there. The way they massage was as though their fingers were "dancing". :)
The interior of Jari Menari
After the massage, we were each given a glass of water and allowed to take a shower in the changing room.
We felt very relaxed after the massage and hungry! So we walked around Seminyak looking for places that I found on the website and also recommended by my colleague. Unfortunately, they were all CLOSED. We found out that most shops are closed to prepare for Pengrupukan (Nyepi Day Eve).
We decided to walk into a restaurant named Warung Murah. They serve mixed rice. Han and I enjoyed the food here. Not because we were hungry but because it does taste nice! and it's CHEAP!
The restaurant
IRD 3,000 for a iced tea. Less than RM1
My selection costs us IRD 15,000.
We love the tempeh masak gula! :)
Han's selection costs us IRD 16,000.
He even made a second helping for the tempeh masak gula.
Altogether we spent about RM 13 for lunch! Made us walking back to the villa happily.
Most of the shops & restaurants along the street were closed. We manage to walk into a few boutiques which is of higher quality & class. Very expensive compared to our shopping spree at Ubud Market.
The streets of Seminyak.
Yes, it's SUPER HOT in Bali but we didn't come back with a tan. Mainly cause both of us have fair skin so we only turn red but don't get a tan no matter how long we stay under the sun.
The shops at Seminyak.
Most of them closed and the ones open would close at 3pm.
When we got back to the villa, our villa was ready for us. We were mesmerized by the beauty of the villa. We have been to two villas so far, Pangkor Laut and Uma Sapna, they are both beautiful in their own way. :)
Since all shops & restaurants are closed for the day, we had to spend the rest of the day enjoying the villa and dinner will be in-house too.
We spent the rest of the day lazing around and taking a swim at the pool.
Niscoise salad.
So-so only. I think cause it's too creamy for my liking.
Chef's salad
This is nice. :))
Ice cream!
Yup, it is amazing especially with such HOT weather!
I ordered the burger (on the left) and Han ordered the pork chop (on the right).
Since all shops & restaurants are closed for the day, we had to spend the rest of the day enjoying the villa and dinner will be in-house too.
We spent the rest of the day lazing around and taking a swim at the pool.
Our Dinner:
Niscoise salad.
So-so only. I think cause it's too creamy for my liking.
Chef's salad
This is nice. :))
Ice cream!
Yup, it is amazing especially with such HOT weather!
I ordered the burger (on the left) and Han ordered the pork chop (on the right).
My verdict on the burger: It's a little too dry. I love juicy burgers.
Han's verdict on his pork chop: After a while it got too porky!
Han's verdict on his pork chop: After a while it got too porky!
I will have to say that considering that it's food from a hotel/villa, it's not too bad. The portions are quite big. It is not over priced for the portion and it doesn't make you go "YUCK!".
Total cost for dinner: IRD 308,550 (RM98).
That's it for Day 3. Day 4 would be less exciting but it was definitely interesting and a new experience for us! :)
Our recommendation from Day 3:
-Do go for a massage at Jari Menari if you or your partner is not conservative about having male masseurs.
-Do have a meal at Warung Murah and YOU MUST HAVE THE TEMPEH MASAK GULA!
-If you have not been pampering yourself and you have the budget, do spend a day at Villa Uma Sapna. You will enjoy the place with your partner. :) (Only for those who likes to do nothing and just chill from the stressful life.)
A Short note on Pengrupukan:
Earth purification offering. Ceremonies will be held at each village's crossroads. Crossroads are considered magically dangerous and are favourite haunt of the numerous and bothersome evil spirits which about in Bali, collectively known as Bhutakala. These guys cause disease, accidents and all manner of unpleasant effects. Magnificent offerings are made to the Gods and ancestors, as well, but the Bhutakala are particularly well fed at this time on sacrificed animals and other distasteful goodies. The ides is to get them all to accumulate in one place and then drive them off the island by power of the high priests who will be pronouncing their magical and sprinkling holy water everywhere. This cleansing ritual is critical to guarantee the prosperity of the New Year.
In the evening, the crowd will grow and the fire crackers will go off. In the distance the throb of gamelans play wild rhythms and melodies used for demons and war. Soon come the Ogoh-Ogoh blinking eyes, horrible beasts, witches with toungues of flame, the ever preset Garuda and beautiful gods and goddess. The best are the humours. It's a wild affair. Be prepared for fun and a bit of jostling.
(This write up on Pengrupukan was given by the management of Villa Uma Sapna)
Gede told us that the Ogoh-Ogoh will usually be burnt down. However, this year no one is allowed to burn the Ogoh-Ogoh because their general elections are coming up. They believe that burning the Ogoh-Ogoh would cause a turmoil in the upcoming elections which they have seen in previous years. So this year, for political reasons, no one can burn it.
Total cost for dinner: IRD 308,550 (RM98).
That's it for Day 3. Day 4 would be less exciting but it was definitely interesting and a new experience for us! :)
Our recommendation from Day 3:
-Do go for a massage at Jari Menari if you or your partner is not conservative about having male masseurs.
-Do have a meal at Warung Murah and YOU MUST HAVE THE TEMPEH MASAK GULA!
-If you have not been pampering yourself and you have the budget, do spend a day at Villa Uma Sapna. You will enjoy the place with your partner. :) (Only for those who likes to do nothing and just chill from the stressful life.)
A Short note on Pengrupukan:
Earth purification offering. Ceremonies will be held at each village's crossroads. Crossroads are considered magically dangerous and are favourite haunt of the numerous and bothersome evil spirits which about in Bali, collectively known as Bhutakala. These guys cause disease, accidents and all manner of unpleasant effects. Magnificent offerings are made to the Gods and ancestors, as well, but the Bhutakala are particularly well fed at this time on sacrificed animals and other distasteful goodies. The ides is to get them all to accumulate in one place and then drive them off the island by power of the high priests who will be pronouncing their magical and sprinkling holy water everywhere. This cleansing ritual is critical to guarantee the prosperity of the New Year.
In the evening, the crowd will grow and the fire crackers will go off. In the distance the throb of gamelans play wild rhythms and melodies used for demons and war. Soon come the Ogoh-Ogoh blinking eyes, horrible beasts, witches with toungues of flame, the ever preset Garuda and beautiful gods and goddess. The best are the humours. It's a wild affair. Be prepared for fun and a bit of jostling.
(This write up on Pengrupukan was given by the management of Villa Uma Sapna)
Gede told us that the Ogoh-Ogoh will usually be burnt down. However, this year no one is allowed to burn the Ogoh-Ogoh because their general elections are coming up. They believe that burning the Ogoh-Ogoh would cause a turmoil in the upcoming elections which they have seen in previous years. So this year, for political reasons, no one can burn it.
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