In better spirits now 19.07.16

I am in better spirits now.

As it is often the way once you feel you have hit rock bottom, the only way is up! As it turn out, I had lot of emails from friends, but internet connection is crap here.

I think my cold is getting better. I am getting destroyed by the mosquitoes as I do in every country I am in (even with the tropical strength 'Aeroguard') .I've gotten some more repellent from the pharmacy, its 'natural' so not sure if it will do much. Reception are going to try and source some anti histamines for me and a mosquito net for when I sleep.

I had a lot of fun hanging out with the English boys last night at dinner, we will go together tomorrow to Celuk Village: traditional silver making and funeral process and the elephant caves. Many of the travelers here are younger than me but very sweet, positive and fun to be around.

I think my spirits were lifted when the Doctor changed my dressing and I saw how well my wound is healing. See the photo below in comparison to how it was before, amazing! I have a batman dressing on my head which also makes me happy.

The doctor has encouraged me to go with a different story to claim more on travel insurance,  as it stands,  the story is that I got startled by a stray dog, went to run and tripped on a pothole. Will see how that goes.

I'm enjoying my usual routine of a 'Bali Fit' exercise class in the morning and yoga later in the day.

I like how the street smells alternate between garbage and incense and that everywhere is decorated with lanterns, flowers, traditional statues and offerings.

Enjoying lunch with Priscila and fellow deities at Echo Beach.

This experience has inspired me to try and become lighter and stronger when I return.  Perhaps yoga in the morning and kick boxing at night. I was having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that I probably cant just run everyday.  However these classes in Bali have been so relaxing,  challenging and fun. It's  good to know that I can adapt.

The difference when I return is that I will be working 8 hours a day in the week. However I think it is good to try and persevere to keep some of the special experiences and approaches ongoing when you return.

The Doggie at Betelnut Cafe in Canggu knows where its at.

Looking out from Betelnut cafe in Canggu.

Now that I am more positive i have been reflecting a bit more. I think I would like to find love, I know that will come in its own time and i have so much love from people around me, but it's nice to realise that it is something that I want. I want to travel more in an endless summer and after that I want a pet and have time living somewhere sunny by the beach.

I've gotten beyond feeling self conscious about having a dressing on my head.  And I am grateful for everything good that I have in my life, which is a lot.

Surf Guide 'Hendrick' with his brand new board that broke in half in the surf.