I have been living in Bali for two weeks now. I am slowly seeing the island and learning about the culture. All while teaching english. It has been interesting.
Ghost Palace Hotel
I went on a little excursion last week with some Tribe members. We stopped at the Ghost Palace Hotel. Originally known as PI Bedugul Taman Rekreasi Hotel and Resort.
Room at the Ghost Palace Hotel Who sat here? Creepy Bathroom
I am not sure if it is really haunted, but it does have an interesting story. The hotel was almost finished when the owner went to jail and the project stopped. It never opened.
The hotel is open to the public. You just have to pay the “security guard” at the fence a few dollars. It is massive. I only had time to explore the lobby area. I plan to go back. But not at night or by myself.
In America, a place like this would be boarded up with “no trespassing” signs everywhere. Or it would be a “historic museum” with a $10 donation to see three rooms. Just look. Don’t touch.
I fell in a hole
That is the story. I went to the corner store for some candy and was running from tree to tree so I wouldn’t get hit by a scooter.
I took a step backwards and fell in a water canal that runs down the side of the road. Thankfully there was no water in it. I ended up with a few scrapes and bruises but my pride was hurt the most. A little girl watched the whole thing.
Past my prime?
I was in class with a twelve year old Chinese girl. I was asking about her family. She was very good at english and we could carry on a simple conversation.
She asked me if I had any children. I said, “No.”
Then she asked if I had a husband. I said, “No.” Looking at me with confusion, she asked, “How old are you?.” “I am 34.”
Well at this point she was about to fall off her chair. “No, no, no,” shaking her head, “You should have a husband and children.”
Imagine how you feel when your mom questions you at Thanksgiving. Trust me, a twelve year old girl… ten times worse.
Pahk the Cah
VIPKID is going well. Even though I do not have a thick accent anymore, I can not deny the facts. I will always eat Fluffernutters, it’s a bureau not a dresser and I will never say my R’s right.
Guess what my lesson was covering… the “ar” sound. I might have skipped over some stuff and pretended the connection was bad.
So don’t worry.. the kids in China will speak Boston. It’s called well rounded.
The Squat Toilet
And I present to you a squat toilet…
I discussed this in my last blog. I was shocked the hostels have had western toilets.
Normally, places in Asia have a squat toilet. This photo is of a bathroom at a house I was visiting.
If you ever come across this yourself. It is okay. Be confident and act like you know what to do. If you really don’t, then you can learn here.
Travel Tip
Shoes are a big no no. Homes, restaurants, stores, hotel rooms, etc. It is really nice to walk around bare foot. Although, I have had a few moments where I felt like I forgot something.
