Canadian artist/painter

Back to Ubud which means back to internet! It feels good to be in "the city". Everything you would need for the most part is here. Considering we came from a town smaller than a city block. We did have a really good time and eastern Bali is so beautiful. I uploaded pictures of our drive from town to town with all the rice patties. They are mesmorizing. We left Tulamben a couple days ago and started driving south back to Ubud. We stopped in a beach town called Candidasa for a couple nights. It was a quaint town with a beautiful lagoon in the middle and a little bit of a drive away there was a white sand beach that I spent some time at.

Yesterday we got back to Ubud and staying at a more upscale home stay. It is amazing what an extra $3 dollars will get you. We have a huge room with a porch that fits 2 couches on it. I don't think we moved but to put a new dvd in. Today I am on the hunt to find out if we can get an extension on our visa. I really don't ever want to leave. There are tons of Americans who came and never went back. Andy and I have recently switched over to being Canadian. We decided it was best after the Balinese asked where we are from (and they always ask) and their response when you said America was "money money money". When you said Canada you get an "Oh" response and a blank expression. We figured we might be able to save a buck or two. Now that I am Canadian I figure I will be more artistic so I found a interpretive painting class I am going to take. I am just hoping my painting doesn't come out black with red splotches all over it!

Other than that I am still trying to get rid of my ear infection I got while diving. The pain is gone but I still can't hear out of my right ear. I will stick with the no hearing as long as it keeps me immuned to falling or coming down with something else. I am scared to know what is next...

We do have plans to fly out on the 29th to Singapore and then from there to Lao or Vietnam. Still trying to figure it out. Hopefully I will have another month here in Bali before I will have to decide. Sending you all my love. Hope it is warming up there for you (besides for you Zonies) xo