To the realm of the Gods

The Clutches of the Octopus
I was fully embraced by the tentacles of the monster company(Octopus concepts & Franchise PL) I am working for. The past 1 month saw my brain juice sucked, physical energy drained non stop for more than 12 hours each day and having my Off days burned by the humongous Octopus.

The Octopus is relaunching Eski Bar @ Circular road after the refurbishment of its interior and facade. So I became slave to run errands on top of my already busy schedules. The Relaunch is scheduled on the 6th August 2006, just 1 day before I am freed from the Octopus's arms. For on the 7th, I will be levitating to the realm of the Gods.

Bali- The island of the Gods
It had been several months since I last dived. I am really looking forward to this trip. It was pre-planned months ahead just to coincide with the National day period, the annual Mola congregation and to take advantage of the cheap Jetstar flights(SGD$ 200 return including all taxes) . Jingwei, Daphne and I had sat down earlier to draft out a route on the road trip around the paradise island. The dive sites were carefully chosen after research and reviews. We wanted the best out of our time and of course, something of better value for money too. Thus, I emailed a handful of operators in Bali to compare and get the best deal out of them.

We have confirmed a week of fun in Bali come the 7th August. The 5 day Dive Safari of a total of 15 dives will be done with BIDP (Bali International Diving Professionals), a very experienced and established operator which offer reasonable rates. We will be off to dive the best sites, travelling and staying along the way to maximise time from the South to the North of Bali.

We will spend the remaining 2 days in the bustling towns of Kuta and Sanur, making merry shopping and drinking, surfing the famous wave beaches and other water sports. Perhaps, also travel up Gunung Agung for volcano trekking and white-water rafting. Ubud is also a good place to visit for cultural food, souvenirs and spa!

Here's the Itinerary of the Diving Safari!

7th August : Pick up from Airport on arrival (around 10pm),

Transfer to Sanur and overnight stay at Sukun Bali Cottage


8th August : Pick up and check out from hotel

3 Day Dives at Nusa Penida/Nusa Lembongan –
Crystal Bay, Toyapakeh, Blue corner

Accommodation in Tanis Villa Lembongan
www.lembonganisland.com


9th August : 3 x Day Dives Nusa Penida –
Manta Point, Crystal Bay and Malibu Point

After diving transfer to Padang Bai

1 x Night Dive - Blue Lagoon

Transfer to Tulamben

Accommodation Matahari Tulamben


10th August : 3 x Day Dives at Tulamben- Seraya Secrets, USAT Liberty Ship Wreck, Dropoff

1 x Night Dive - USAT Liberty shipwreck

Overnight stay Matahari Tulamben


11th August : Transfer to Puri Jati

3 x day dives at Puri Jati (PJ, PJ West and Lovina)

1x Night dive at Puri Jati

Overnight stay at Aditya Lovina www.adityalovina.com

12th August : Dolphin Watching In the morning at Lovina's Bay

Transfer to your Kuta

Visit Temples, Rice Terraces, Volcano scenery along the way

Free and Easy


13th August : Free and Easy


14th August : Free and Easy

Check out from hotel and transfer to airport by BIDP