We had quite a finale to Australia. First we spent 4 days in luxury. Our friend Chuck allowed us to use his place in Cairns (where the rain forest meets the reef) and it was amazing. A lifestyle we'd like to become accustomed to.
From that point we had 2000miles to drive to return the rental car and catch our plane out of Melbourne. No worries, right? One day into our marathon road trip we got a flat tire. A flat tire with 1500 miles of Australian roads still to cover. On a Saturday evening. With nothing open until Monday morning. Luckily it wasn't raining as we changed the tire. However it had been raining and there was very little shoulder to the road, so each time a truck came we had to stop the procedure and get off into the weeds and try to avoid the spray. All day Sunday we were hoping our lucky stars were aligned to keep us from being stranded with another flat tire. The travel gods smiled on us. We purchased a new tire Monday morning and made Melbourne without further incident.
From Melbourne we flew via Garuda Airlines to Bali. That Garuda is a fabulous airline! Lots of room, good food, and the best snack ever on a flight -- a fudgicle! We were very happy campers for our 6 hour flight! Now we are plunked into a city rabid with heat, traffic, and hawkers. And yet we are enjoying ourselves! I will be receiving our complimentary welcome massage by the pool this afternoon, and I am forcing Steve to try the stone massage. I believe every geologist should give it a whirl!
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I remember flying to Bali on Garuda airline also. Everyone told us ahead of time that it was a terrible airline and they fed you horrible food. It wasn't nearly as awful as they all said, but I don't remember getting a fudgicle! And I certainly don't remember getting a welcome massage at our hotel. Sounds nice! If the stars align, I will be getting together with Jill in the next week. We will think of you (with jealousy and bitter envy!) I expect you to get your hair braided and nails painted by the ladies on the street while you're in Bali. Everyone's doing it!
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