I was just thinking how brilliant the food was over there - for...

I was just thinking how brilliant the food was over there - for those able to look beyond the jaffle.

Something about the fertile volcanic soils, the genuine freshness of the herbs, spices and veg and - for the gourmet travellers - the enormous lotus-eating expat community
…. and of course all those luxury hotels who demanded excellent chefs from all over the world (who then fell in love with the place and stayed).

I just found the website I used to explore to find new places to ‘eating adventure’ still exists!
https://www.balieats.com/

Cara here is the Sanur page in case you would like to trip down memory lane and see if any of your locals still exist too;
https://www.balieats.com/?by_location=sanur

Did you ever find Nogo Ikat on the main road in Sanur?
https://nogoikat.com/
Take favourite old garment, go there, choose new favourites in regards colour and pattern from a kaleidoscope of sturdy, silky cotton bolts of fabric, and a few days later a magic new skirt or shirt is yours to bring home ..


cheers