We've landed in paradise!

Three flights, long layovers, and little sleep and we made it safely to Bali! The flights were actually much better than I anticipated. The airlines were accommodating in every way possible and it seemed like we got here rather quickly.

From the moment we landed, I felt like there was too much to digest. The airport at Denpasar was small and ridiculously busy. It didn't help that there was construction everywhere. Portions of the airport looked like amazing temples which stopped me in my tracks. Definitely not LAX.

My husband was able to acquire his travel Visa in a matter of seconds. The luck kept rolling as our luggage arrived safely, we exchanged some money, and immediately found a taxi. Nyoman Suparta, a native to Bali, drove us through the insane traffic skillfully avoiding buses and thousands of mopeds while sharing any information he could about the landscapes, people, tourism, etc. I immediately liked Nyoman.

Our arrival at our hotel was truly a Zen-like moment. We were greeted with leis, a gong sounded, and we were escorted in to the beautiful open-air lobby where we were given cool washcloths and some glorious concoction to drink as we waited for the service to tend to us.

The hotel is magnificent We walked the grounds and put our feet in the Bali Sea. We are currently sitting between pools sipping our drinks and taking in the beauty around us. We plan to eat (to keep ourselves awake just a little longer - we are soooo exhausted).

We can't wait to explore and relax tomorrow. I've already picked out my first spa treatment. Bali truly is a paradise!

Location:Bali, Indonesia