Our day in Seminyak started with a cloudy morning with drizzle. Seems like the Heaven is crying as he knows today the world is going to grief one of the greatest entrepreneur of our times. I came out from the washroom and Edwin said: “Steve Job is dead. “ He has lost his fight to pancreatic cancer. Edwin and I did our one minute silence to mourn for him .

We had good and sumptuous breakfast at The Seminyak Hotel. I had to try the fruit Esmond recommended the Bali local fruit “salak “ (aka snake fruit ). It has the crunchy bite like an apple but taste “siap” which I didn’t like. I was told to try to sweet salak when I visit Ubud. We particularly enjoyed the passionfruit (very sweet yellow fruit filled with what I think look like frog’s egg before they hatch to become tadpole – a local Bali fruit delight) and mangosteen. After all the eating, we make our way to the beach. I realised why the beach in Bali makes me feel so free. Standing on the beach, you will not be able to see where it begins and where it ends. It opens up with no barriers , only the sky, the sea and the crashing waves. No ships or nearby islands near in sight but the sea which welcomes you with open arms.

After a long walk before we decide to “nuah “ on the hotel poolside to read out book where I got inspired by the article “ Council of Dads” – which shares a story of a dad who is diagnosed with femur cancer , identified 6 friends from his life to share on the different values he sees in each of them to share with his twin daughters. I think in today’s world, people focus more on external scorecard and less on the inner scorecard. It becomes even more important to instil the right fundamental and values. As parents, we might not have all the values in us to instil but I’m sure in our life , we see a particular value highly regarded by a close friend or colleague which we respect them for and hope our children get it. What are the values you hope to instil in your child today? Who can you think of best live this value every day?

Soon our stomach is grumbling hunger and we make our way to the recommended Warung Made – not Made , pronounced as MaDay to try our nasi campur and gado gado. I like the sweet and roasted tempeh. After lunch, we started to do some shopping and search for potential massage venues. We were deciding and the lady sai : You want massage, we have a last minute cancel , 2 person can. IT’s usually full . We decided to give it a try at this Jari Menari – cited as the best massage in Bali. Soon, we found ourselves lying in the room which zen designed, with Buddha statues , pebbles , water lilies, meaningful quote banners . The room faces a water wall ( which is actually a backyard of a small cluster of homes ). It was peaceful, hearing the water sound and the chime before the massage ( reminds me of Spa Botanical which Kennie shared on the chime). Soon we feel the massage taking action and it’s hard trying to stay awake and at the same time wanting to experience the oohhss…and ahhhs as they massage so accurately all the aching points . We left Menari happy and started walking to the recommended Ku De Ta.

Everyone who comes to Bali , staying at Seminyak must come to Kudeta. It’s a to be seen beach front restaurant with modern, sleek and contemporary design. It was already packed with people lying on the sofa fronting the beach, standing around with glasses as they chatted, laughed, kissed and watched the beautify sunset. So romantic. With a good DJ , the music , the ambience , the setsun on the open sea, the champagne, wine glasses and beautiful people…the perfect place to be in Seminyak! We took enough pictures and can’t wait to start on the food. Menu as follows:
• Tuna & Lobster Tartare – Wasabi Flying Fish Roe, crème fraiche, nori , sesame seeds @ 140 K
• Edwin: Grilled Seafood – Barramundi fillet, scallops & baby lobster on lemon grass, octopus and jumbo prawns & Condiments @ 340K
• Fionna : Herb Crusted Coral Trout – Saffron Potatoes, Asparagus, Tomato, Raisins w Champagne Sauce @ 290K
• Dessert : Chocolate Dacadence For 2 – Chocolate, Brulee, Jelly, Mouse, Passionfruit Sorbet @190K

Overall, I would rate the food 3/5. Not extremely heavenly that I must go back but ambience I will give a 5/5. Perfect for the romantic mood for love with the cool, windy and beautiful sunset , the people and the warm service extended by the staff.

I close this Day with a picture of the quote I took in the toilet @ Menari which sums up the Day aptly: