Touristy Things

Up about 9:45, I forgot that at 10:00, we were going with Millie (from the Rasta Bar near us) to some of the local sights, a Buddhist Monastery, Sing Sing waterfall and hot springs. Scott was still in bed, and woke up suddenly at 9:50, got dressed and was ready to go. We had breakfast, then the girls backed out, so Millie, Scott and me went. Left about 10:30.

Went to Sing Sing waterfall first, about one hour drive. 3000 rupiah to get in. Very nice waterfall. On the way to the waterfall, we passed by Millie's sister and her family's house. So, on the way back, we stopped at their house, and Millie visited with her sister and nephews, and they offered us tea and cakes. The Asian family are so family oriented. Millie makes a decent living working at the pub/restaurant, and always helps out her family (mom, sister, brother, etc.) by giving them money, because they are not as well off. She supports her mom financially all by herself.

Then we headed to the Buddhist Monastery, Millie took us on a walkthrough. She is Hindu, but still lit incense and prayed at the Buddhist temple.

Then to the hot springs, which weren't really hot, but just warm. Scott and I took a quick dip, but not for long, because Millie had to work at 3:00.

We got back to the hotel at precisely 3:00PM, Millie jumped out and ran to the bar. We gave her 40,000 rupiah for her services, as she did give up half a day of work to take us around, and we never would have found this stuff without her.

Then Scott and I arranged a trek for tomorrow. We're trekking a volcano, Louisa had already done it, and Kristin is deathly afraid of heights, so they're not going.

We all headed to Lovina for supper, I had a mixed grill, which was awesome, but not big enough.

We then all headed back to the hotel, Scott dropped us off, then he headed back to Lovina to hang out with some German chicks, and Louisa, Kristin and I hung out in their room, and Louisa did our tarot cards again.

I went to bed about 10:00, because I have to get up early (6:00AM) for the trek tomorrow.