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Diamond Seats May 15, 2005 12:43 pm


Originally Posted by ws8n
Weather in Seattle today is wet, wet and wet.... I think I flew in on the wrong week. I'm getting depressed just by the weather. :mad:

I say that weather is fine for me. Just one wet day. But how about daily rain up here at YVR in February? ;) As MovieMan said, there will be the hot sunny days you will have pretty soon in the other side of the world. :cool:

Diamond Seats May 15, 2005 12:49 pm


Originally Posted by StarG
Sorry MovieMan, when it comes to Bali, CGK is the expert. I know far less than many FTers.
I am a foreigner to Bali. That's why an SQ TPP but a GA mere Silver. ;)

Mr. StarG, you are being very very modest. :D You are the star of VVIP at SQ Jkt. ^
Well, I don't have any plan for Sunday yet. Perhaps another visit for spa in the afternoon will do for me. Brunch or lunch will be great as well. Or go for a swim at RC as the guests of MegaTopLover and Mr. would be great. I love the pool there. LAX SQ Station Manager, would you please page cawhite60516 before boarding her first SQ flight to answer this Sunday activities questions? :D

cawhite May 15, 2005 1:14 pm

Answering the BaliDo Courtesy Phone..
 
Yes CGK... :) Can you spell out those plans for Saturday as to what you think we'll do for sightseeing? I have a couple of ideas but don't want to repeat anything. Another spa visit might be in order as you'd mentioned, as well as a couple hours of beach time. I'd also suggest that the PLTs get as late checkout as possible at the Westin. I think the GLDs might also have some luck with that.

cawhite May 15, 2005 1:18 pm


Originally Posted by ws8n
...I bit the bullet and got C award, so I'll be in row 14 i think. ^ ...

I believe there are 3 FTers sitting in 12K, 14H&K...care to join us?

And yes, MegatopLover...pity that cabin crew! :D

cawhite May 16, 2005 8:24 am

Trying to figure out a few things for Sunday in addition to some pool/beach time. One of the ideas is Pura Luhur Uluwatu, here are two sites with info, it is located on the far southwestern end of Nusa Dua. Supposed to be fantastic for sunsets, but with 1806 sunsets, that probably doesn't bode well for those of us on a 2005 departure that same day.

Another option would be instead to head back to Central Bali? Ubud for shopping & more spa treatments (such as Zen)? Other villages in Central Bali? Spend the entire day being lazy & lounging poolside/at the beach(es)?

Thoughts???? Suggestions????

oontiveros May 16, 2005 12:03 pm

well, i think i will be recovering from the bar crawl...sleep late...eat a huge brunch and laze out at the pool...and demand late checkout...

ws8n May 17, 2005 1:33 am


Originally Posted by cawhite60156
Trying to figure out a few things for Sunday in addition to some pool/beach time. One of the ideas is Pura Luhur Uluwatu, here are two sites with info, it is located on the far southwestern end of Nusa Dua. Supposed to be fantastic for sunsets, but with 1806 sunsets, that probably doesn't bode well for those of us on a 2005 departure that same day.

Another option would be instead to head back to Central Bali? Ubud for shopping & more spa treatments (such as Zen)? Other villages in Central Bali? Spend the entire day being lazy & lounging poolside/at the beach(es)?

Thoughts???? Suggestions????

Are these places in the vincinity of the airport? If they are, we could always make a quick photo pitstop before heading to the airport.

There really isn't much at the airport, and the lounge is average at best. I think we can check in an hr prior to departure, but I'll leave to the experts to determine that.. :D

MAN Flyer May 17, 2005 2:13 am


Originally Posted by ws8n
and the lounge is average at best.

Do they still use the lounge where you can go outside with views of the sea ?. If so I thought that was a pretty good lounge actually, although I've only been there once before.

ws8n May 17, 2005 2:49 am


Originally Posted by MAN Flyer
Do they still use the lounge where you can go outside with views of the sea ?. If so I thought that was a pretty good lounge actually, although I've only been there once before.

I was there 2 yrs back, but took the same evening 8pm flight. By the time I got to the lounge, it was pitch black outside.

The check-in agents weren't very friendly either. They went thru my ticket (RTW) with a fine-tooth comb, and determined I had to pay SIN departure tax, even though I am flying out the next day (so technically a transit point, since no same-day connecting flt available). Too lazy to argue after being sunburnt for a week.

Perhaps we can get the red-carpet treatment with CGK on the same flight. :D

cawhite May 17, 2005 8:11 am


Originally Posted by ws8n
Are these places in the vincinity of the airport? If they are, we could always make a quick photo pitstop before heading to the airport.

There really isn't much at the airport, and the lounge is average at best. I think we can check in an hr prior to departure, but I'll leave to the experts to determine that.. :D

Uluwatu is on the far southwest tip of (south) Bali - I'm not sure how far it is to the airport. Anybody have any idea (don't forget, it's my first trip to Bali)? Is it possible to check in at DPS a few hours before our flight and then head down to Uluwatu & make it back in time for the flight (assuming we leave Uluwatu around 1815-1830, keeping in mind the parking lot could have a bit of a crowd on any given evening)?

Jubilee777 May 17, 2005 8:44 am

I have FINALLY managed to get a redemption ticket, so I am confirmed (no more WL) *yay*... Think I will now try to get a room at Westin, since most of the gang is there.... ^

StarG, pls get rid of the irritating WL beside my name :D Thanxs

Uluwatu is not very far, approx 20- 25mins from the airport, but i guess it might be a slight rush to catch the flight.

StarG May 17, 2005 8:50 am

Jubilee777, happy to do that. It's done. :)

cawhite May 17, 2005 8:56 am


Originally Posted by Jubilee777
I have FINALLY managed to get a redemption ticket, so I am confirmed (no more WL) *yay*... Think I will now try to get a room at Westin, since most of the gang is there.... ^

StarG, pls get rid of the irritating WL beside my name :D Thanxs

Uluwatu is not very far, approx 20- 25mins from the airport, but i guess it might be a slight rush to catch the flight.

Great news Jubilee - I'm glad you'll be with us! ^^^ Now if you can just get your colleague onto a confirmed ticket as well... :D

Thanks for the info on distance of Uluwatu. I'm going to let others decide if they want to try to do it for sunset on Sunday, otherwise I'm content to go late Sunday morning.

MovieMan May 17, 2005 9:09 am


Originally Posted by Jubilee777
I have FINALLY managed to get a redemption ticket, so I am confirmed (no more WL) *yay*

Great to hear, Jubilee777! ^ Hope you decide to book the Westin as well so you'll be one more of the gang there. :)

As to activities on Sunday, given my nil knowledge of Bali, I am open to anything. Though of course late wake-up/brunch/check-out also sound exceedingly appealing, especially considering the probable bar crawl the previous evening, and the fact that I am anything but a morning person... ;)

StarG May 17, 2005 9:25 am


Originally Posted by MovieMan
... the fact that I am anything but a morning person... ;)

If enough number of us exists, we should try to change the time zones so the sun rise time is set to 11 am at the earliest. :D


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