Today we checked into our ‘new home’ for the next 2 weeks whilst Amelia and her friend Meg are staying with us in Bali.

Like all journeys in Bali, finding the actual place you’re going to takes time. Place names and addresses are vague and it’s made up worse when the accommodation is tucked away down a side passage. Fortunately we managed to get hold of the villa manager by WhatsApp.

Pleasingly on arrival we were greeted with a lovely open plan pad that looks just like it did on the Airbnb site!

After unpacking we took a stroll down the road to explore the nearby restaurants and bars, of which there are a surprising number and of decent quality. Seminyak is clearly upping its game and seeking to attract the more discerning holiday makers.

After a trip to the supermarket to buy supplies for the next week or so, something we haven’t done for all, we have picked up our 4th Grab taxi of the day (we might buy shares in them at this rate) and are at the airport waiting to meet the girls off their flight.

At long last, after battling their way through security and extra bag checks Amelia and Meg have arrived. Both were a little blurry eyed, not surprisingly, but ready to face their adventures ahead!

After dealing with the important stuff of new SIM cards for their phones, we picked up our 6th and final cab and headed back to the villa to await the girls reaction to their new home for the next couple of weeks. It’s fair to say they were impressed. After snacks and drinks and general catching up, we said goodnight around 1.30am and the girls started their unpacking and detoxing!