Hi Gram, I’ll be honest with you, I’m writing some of these posts weeks after things actually happened (in this case, two months). A LOT has happened between then and now, and my memory isn’t great. I forgot to write things down this evening, so I’m reconstructing the day from pictures that I took. As…

Hi Gram, First of all, I want to tell you that travel life isn’t always peaches and unicorns. Some days, things just don’t go right, and today was one of those days. A group of us had decided yesterday to head over to Nusa Penida for a day of scootering and sightseeing. Of course, getting…

Hi Gram, I forgot to write down what happened today, but here are some pictures…

Hi Gram, Today was amazing! I woke up to the soothing sound of waves crashing against the cliffs, trying to lull me back to sleep. I resisted, though, knowing my friends were waiting for our morning scooter adventure. The group staying at the Cliff Park slowly gathered and made our way to the parking lot,…

Hi Gram,What a day! I woke up bright and early this morning, excited because today was the big island switch! After my usual morning routine, I tackled the largest nemesis of travel: packing. I’m planning to greatly reduce my packing volume next time I’m home in America. For now, my suitcase is basically a game…

Hi Gram, What a day to remember! I’ve moved over to this charming little spot called Janis Place—right across from the Plataran. The room? Simple, comfy, and just right. I kicked off the day with my usual morning routine, which, hilariously, included finishing off some chocolate I’d bought earlier in the week. (It would’ve been…

Hi Gram, Today was like a field trip for us. I woke up early and joined the group for breakfast before they headed off to the water temple. I visited the temple last year, but since I’m not a fan of getting wet or participating in religious ceremonies, I ended up just sitting around. This…

Hi Gram, The past few days have been a mix of fun and excitement! After my first night in the huge suite, I realized it was a bit much for just sleeping and showering, so I decided to trade rooms with my friends Alan and Katie. They’re full-time travelers like me and would definitely get…