Weekend Getaway: Impromptu long weekend in Bali

I realize it was an unfair tease to post on our arrival in Bali, then say nothing of the rest of trip. Quite simply, our three nights in Bali were relaxing and uneventful. We stayed put at our lovely resort and didn't venture to really explore the island's restaurants, satay stands, teak furniture stores and huts. Next time. This time, we were content to lie around, read, catch up and have no schedule or things to do.

"Monsoon season" was manageable -- it rained a bit each day but cleared up quickly. The landscape was dramatic. We took breaks from the pool to stroll along the cliffs and look below at the violently churning Indian Ocean.

We faced west so sunsets were gorgeous, viewed from the comfortable verandas. The resort's food was sufficient -- nothing to write at length about but good enough to keep us satisfied for our time there.

The ride back to the airport was nauseating and mildly claustrophic. The flight home was comfortable with the usual Singapore Airlines' class.