A Postcard
From "A Dream Come True!"
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Dear Walking
Connection!
Our
"beach week" in Bali began with twists
and turns...some by design; some spontaneous; some
vaguely expected; none anticipated, all good. Upon
our arrival the main sign at the entrance of the
Nusa Dua Beach Resort & Spa sends a message
to our small group about the level of service to
expect and good things to come: "Welcome
Walking Connection," in bold letters
greets us.
"My
Bali...My island...My people...," began many
of the sentences our guide used to describe our
island experience as it unfolded before us. Culture
here is as rich and deep as it is old. A Hindu temple,
The Elephant Cave, sits in partial ruin at the bottom
of steep canyon. A short walk to the bottom reveals
a rich green moss that carpets some of its tumbled
boulders. Detailed carvings that once told stories
of life are now dulled by the ages of weather of
millennia gone by. Though ancient irrigation canals
still carry water to its flowing fountains, its
once prominent features now yield more questions
than answers... |
Bali
- Walking Connection Style
March 21 - 28, 2006
(from $1598 a person)
...Throughout
the day, the road we travel winds through rolling hills
and valleys. The
reflection of the sun glistens through the shoots of newly
planted rice seedlings in the hillside rice paddies. Lunch
is at a grand overlook of a once powerful volcano. Black
lava flows create their own paths in the valley below.
At over 4200' of elevation the cool mountain air provides
a short reprieve from the jungle heat below.
We carefully
thread our way through the narrow roads of the magical
countryside. Life
is bustling here...wood carvers in front of their shops
hacking away at tree trunk size logs to create life size
statues...women walking along the roadside, expertly balanced
baskets overflowing with fruit, rice or straw rest comfortably
on their heads. Children play soccer on any flat, dry
surface they can find. Motorbikes are everywhere. We hold
our collective breath as they dart in front of us. They
weave in an out of chaotic traffic in a symphony of motion.
This is
a place where idyllic romantic movies of paradise were
made. They were stories from a time gone by.
The new Bali, though still steeped in the history and
ancient culture of the past, is once again, this is a
place to visit and create new idyllic memories -- stories
of your own. Last night we sat on the beach and watched
as the silent waves pounded the surf on the distant horizon.
The moon filtered through swaying palm trees. A relaxing
dinner with good friends finished our day.
Tomorrow
will be a very busy day...the "spa treatment"
in the morning, an afternoon of golf (walking of course).
In the evening, the pressure is on to decide
between the Balinese Ballet and dinner or the special
Lobster Night dinner, or maybe the dinner cruise and a
table for two. Decisions, decisions. So far, our trip
has been everything we dreamed of. All that is missing
is you! Wish you were here with us.
g&ja
Walking Connection
specialty guides will host this value packed departure.
It includes 5-Nights Deluxe Hotel
Accommodations(with an option to stay longer), full breakfasts
daily, full day sightseeing per the itinerary including
transportation via deluxe Mini-bus, local drivers and
guides throughout, Bali airport and hotel transfers, economy
roundtrip airfare on Singapore Airlines and special Walking
Connection Travel amenities and surprises!
You are invited to
join us on this fantastic experience to one of the world's
greatest destinations. To learn more please contact us
and talk to Gene or Jo Ann Taylor.
Come Walk
With Us on this fantastic trip!
Bali
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