By mid-morning Friday the first group of our CSC team was off to the airport to fly home. That left 10 of us in Solo City for another 24 hours. We all had different things on our agendas to do on that Friday. After having lunch together at Mr. Chubby's we split into smaller groups and we were off.
Donnacha and I had some last minute souvenir/batik shopping to do. It was really hot and we didn't feel like walking all the way to the batik mall. So, we started out trying a couple of batik shops nearby. The first one was really expensive and the second one was reasonable, but didn't have a lot of selection. We gave in and decided to go to the batik mall after all, but we were wimps and hired a Grab (it's like Uber) to take us there. Once we were at the mall we split up to find what we were looking for. I left with a few good selections...I hope! Side note: The batik mall has dozens of stalls and a ton of things to select from but it is sweltering hot inside.
When I got back to the hotel I packed. Let me start off by saying I WAY over packed for this trip. Not surprising because it was me doing my packing. I've thought many a time since being here how much I wish I had followed through on getting by super-packing friend, Michelle, over to the house to help me pair down my wardrobe. Now, I'm stuck with two huge suitcases. So, packing took awhile. I tried to be very deliberate and use one suitcase for things I would not need in Bali and one suitcase to unpack in Bali. At least I did okay with that part.
Friday night the remaining 10 of us went to a nice restaurant for dinner. We'd been there once before near the very beginning of our stay. We sat outside at a long table and it was a pleasant evening. Even though the restaurant was out of many things it was a good meal - and I got my coconut chicken soup. So, I was happy.
We then went to the pool bar for a little while - our last night to hang out with Lutvie the bartender - and then headed to our rooms to finalize things for checking out the next morning.
At least the goodbyes were over...until Saturday morning, that is.
#IBMCSC #CSCIndo8 #IBMIndo
Hello Tracy Crowe Jones. I am a Pastor from Mumbai, India. I am glad to stop by your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am also blessed and feel privileged and honored to get connected with you as well as know you and about your interest in traveling, being with other people, singing and acting. I love getting connected with the people of God around the globe to be encouraged, strengthened and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 38 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you and your husband come to MUMBAI to work with us during your vacation time. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede.
ReplyDelete