Neener and Baginia hit the road
This morning, our lovely 100cc Honda scooters arrived. Ooooooh... never thought I'd be so happy to hear an engine purr like that! So, we set off randomly on a road heading south to Mantaram, figuring that it would be a city where we could pick up a few things. The ride there, between palm trees and rice paddies was amazing. We passed pony carts, bicycles, farmers with bundles on their heads... really magical. As we arrived in Mantaram, we were pulled over by a stern looking policeman. Nina, fortunately, had her International Driver's License on her, which he glanced at (and which she, thankfully, tossed to me while he wasn't looking for him to glance at for me as well). Relieved, we continued on in the dirt, pollution and noise of a 3rd World city.
The next thing we knew, we were being pulled over again. This time, the police officer took Nina back to the police box. I stood there for a while, then grabbed my guidebook and went over to see what was going on. Apparently, Nina had to "go see the Justice". Fearing the worst, I did what any self-respecting 21st century feminist would do and burst into tears. Sobbing, I explained that we were only trying to find the shopping centre and that we were lost and hot (all true, by the way) and we'd already been stopped before..... The police officers' demeanors changed rapidly, and we ended up getting a police escort to the mall. Chalk one up for blondes who can cry on demand.
Heading back to Senggigi, we decided to try our luck at a few of the posh resorts. It's low season, and most of them are standing empty anyway.... so.... tonight, we'll be in the comfort of a sweet resort called Alang Alang, and this for about $30 each. Tomorrow, after another scooter ride to explore the area, we'll be off to a spa (I'm planning on a 2 and a half hour treatment for about $35)... plans also include heading south to Kuta to see the surfers and enjoy the nicer beaches of Lombok.
So far, Nina's made my trip just that much more adventure-filled.... we'll see how the rest of the week goes.
The next thing we knew, we were being pulled over again. This time, the police officer took Nina back to the police box. I stood there for a while, then grabbed my guidebook and went over to see what was going on. Apparently, Nina had to "go see the Justice". Fearing the worst, I did what any self-respecting 21st century feminist would do and burst into tears. Sobbing, I explained that we were only trying to find the shopping centre and that we were lost and hot (all true, by the way) and we'd already been stopped before..... The police officers' demeanors changed rapidly, and we ended up getting a police escort to the mall. Chalk one up for blondes who can cry on demand.
Heading back to Senggigi, we decided to try our luck at a few of the posh resorts. It's low season, and most of them are standing empty anyway.... so.... tonight, we'll be in the comfort of a sweet resort called Alang Alang, and this for about $30 each. Tomorrow, after another scooter ride to explore the area, we'll be off to a spa (I'm planning on a 2 and a half hour treatment for about $35)... plans also include heading south to Kuta to see the surfers and enjoy the nicer beaches of Lombok.
So far, Nina's made my trip just that much more adventure-filled.... we'll see how the rest of the week goes.
posted by Ms Parker at
5:40 PM
1 Comments:
I just finished cleaning up corrosive diarrhea from Remy's entire bottom half. I came upstairs, sat down to read your blog, and Emile knocked over my coffee on to himself. Finally read your post and caught up with what you've been up to. I feel like crying with nary a cop in sight. I am glad that SOMEONE 'S having the time of their lives. Enjoy...karma is a bitch.
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