Wonderful Wednesday with My Purple World, Oh My Heartsie Girls and Friends

sunset at Kelagian Besar Island, Lampung, Indonesia

 Hello, everyone...

Hope December is treating us well. The last month of the year is here and ready or not, 2021 is soon coming. I still can't believe that a year just past. Just like that. Well, not really just like that because 2020 is indeed an unforgettable year for all of us! The pandemic surely has taught us a lot. And amidst the bleak episodes and huge adjustments we have to make, I am glad that the Almighty gives us strength and perseverance to go through the days. This too shall pass!

Last weekend we went to Lampung to visit our family and to tend some urgent matters. Happy to see my mom-in-law in good condition although we all are worried since her health is deteriorating in the last couple of years after Bapak, my father-in-law, passed away. She celebrated her 75th birthday days before so we had mini celebration as well at home. we travelled by land and enjoyed our brief trip to the island of Kelagian Besar. 

Check out some photos here: WW: Sunset at Kelagian Besar Island, Lampung, Indonesia.

This weekend we all are heading to Bali. The third trip to Bali for me this year. But this time is super special as I have the Frakarsas with me. we plan to celebrate Obi's 10th birthday and Udi's 45th birthday as well as our 16th anniversary in Nusa Dua and Ubud. Super  excited indeed. Yaaaay. 

Bali is calling

This is like a long overdue real break we have. I know you must be thinking why we make this trip during the pandemic. I have to admit I do feel anxious as well but judging from my previous trip, I believe we can start traveling again with super strict health protocol and discipline! Bismillahirrahmanirrahim .. hope all is well and wish us luck for this trip.

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WW: Sunset at Kelagian Besar Island, Lampung, Indonesia

Sunset at Kelagian Besar Island, Lampung, Indonesia

Hi everyone,

Wishing you all a great day wherever you are.

I was traveling to Lampung, my beloved homeland, together with my family last weekend. We had some urgent matters to handle and Alhamdulillah things were under control. We even managed to visit the ocean and the islands we love so much. This time, we visited Kelagian Besar Island, Lampung.

beautiful sunset we have here..

Ma Mija et me..

Sunset at Kelagian Besar Island, Lampung, Indonesia

Sunset at Kelagian Besar Island, Lampung, Indonesia

Pulau Kelagian Besar, Lampung

Kelagian Besar Island, Lampung, Indonesia

Sunset at Kelagian Besar Island, Lampung, Indonesia

As we planned to catch the sunrise, we traveled in the afternoon and stayed there till the sun set. It was simply beautiful.

Check out the photos we took during our visit here.

And the video as well about our little adventure in Lampung.

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The garden in the middle of Gedung Garuda at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia complex

Hi everyone.. 

 Happy Thanksgiving to all my family and friends in the US. I still remember vividly how lovely the ambience is, where get-together and family time are the main agenda. Well the pandemic will certainly make things different but I sincerely hope the spirit remains the same. and the holiday spirit will certainly linger as December is soon coming. I have seen many Christmas decorations in hotels and public places as the holiday season is just around the corner. I sincerely hope the pandemic will not dampen the spirit, although we still have to be extremely careful and observe the health protocol at all times!

Speaking of the end of the year, we are working extra hard to finish things up. Due to the pandemic, we have many activities and events being canceled, postponed or pushed back. My team and I are working hand in hand to finish them all. It takes all the coordination, time management, and endless virtual meetings to finish many of them. Of course we have some break but even during the break we are already bombarded with the next task. 

the drafting work..

With all these never ending work, I have no better option than manage my time effectively and delegate the works efficiently with my team. I spend so much time with them to ensure we all are right on track. 

fancy some dessert?

The perk is we get to visit various places and hotels for the works of the Working Group. Some of them are super comfy with 5-star facilities and wonderful food and  for sure, I appreciate the attention given to the team.

Wish us luck, please!

Bon appetit.. our lunch t Ritz Carlton Kuningan

who would say no to this... nooooo :)

At home, kids are starting to have their tests again. The end of the year break is soon starting and we will have long break heading to New Year. Oh my.. 2021 is just days! Never stop praying for a better, healthier and happier year indeed. Let's see what's in store for us!.

Oh ya, I found more 'treasures from one of my big luggages (and boxes) from NYC. This time, I love the Sephora Collection lip samplers. They are cute!

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Luxurious Stay at the Royal Pita Maha Resort, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Deluxe Pool Villa at the Royal Pita Maha Resort, Ubud, Bali

Traveling back to Bali is just a dream-come-true to me.

After COVID-19 bombarded us and caused tremendous impact in so many aspects of our lives since the beginning of the year, we start making some adjustments to continue our live during the pandemic. Well, we are still fighting it but at this point, with the strict adherence and observation of health protocol and some important norms in 'new normal', we can start doing things we need to do and enjoy. For me, that includes traveling.

welcome to the Royal Pita Maha Resort, Ubud, Bali

Although my first air traveling was related to work, but I have to admit that I was super excited, and a bit anxious at the same time, to actually come back to Bali, the island of paradise. But as we fly, we need to fulfil all the requirements related to our health and safety, such us conducting rapid or swab test before flying, washing hands properly as needed and putting the mask ON every time we are out as well as maintaining physical distance including in the airplane and filling the form at e-Health Alert Card app to ensure the tracking system if necessary. Long story short, those are the new procedures we have to oblige whenever we are flying domestically in Indonesia. I believe foreign visitors have some additional requirements and procedures as deemed necessary, including quarantine.

maintain the physical distance..

But now, in my post, I would like to share my wonderful stay in Ubud on my first trip back to Bali in 2020. The visit was in October 2020 so still in the middle of the pandemic. As you are probably aware of, many hotels and public facilities and places in Bali have implemented CHSE (Clean, Healthy, Safety and Environmentally friendly) approach and principles during the pandemic. this will definitely make us feel safe and comfortable during our visit.

mask and clean wipes at the room

So now, let me invite you to the Royal Pita Maha Resort, Ubud, Bali

This world-class resort is really a place that you should not miss when you come to Bali, particularly UBUD.

the Deluxe Villa with private pool

Situated at the heart of Ubud, which is famous for its incredible and amazing landscapes as well as peaceful greenery and vibrants lives with amazing arts and crafts, the Royal Pita Maha resort will take you to another level in the world of relaxation and five - star resort.

Ayung river and the greeneries near the Resort

I stayed for 3 days and 2 nights at its Deluxe Pool villa. It has many types of rooms including those villas with private individual pool, like the one I had.

Super happy me :)

I really enjoy the beauty of this place as well as the surrounding nature which gave us peace and serenity. The room that I have is very spacious with one king bed and different wings for a bathroom and living room plus private pool. I love it so very, very much. The room is beautifully decorated in Balinese accent and the infinity pool is facing the famous green forest with Ayung river afar. You can even hear the sound of the rumbling sound from the river and its natural dwellers.

the greeneries..

The service is great indeed, as you can feel the sincerity of the staff and how they respect guests’ privacy. Since I stayed during the pandemic, some services like spa and yoga were not running yet but they tried their best to serve us during our stay. Breakfast is still limited but delicious and I got a chance to enjoy lunches and dinner here as well which were nice. The restaurant is beautifully located, so you can enjoy the lovely view while enjoying your meals.

breakfast at the Royal Pita Maha Resort

I even got a chance to try the floating breakfast! It was quite an experience for sure and although it was tricky to have breakfast in the pool, I enjoyed it! I basically ordered my regular breakfast tot he room and the floating tray then the staff came to set it up for me. I was super happy indeed!

ready for my floating breakfast

Don't you just love it!

Check out my video on YouTube for this floating breakfast at the Royal Pita Maha Resort!

You have various pools in different parts as well for you to enjoy. You will have to take many stairs up and down to explore this resort and it’s good for the exercise. Let alone the beauty of the surroundings which you can enjoy while exploring the resort area. Besides enjoying the private pool, I really love the Holy Spring Pool they have in the lower part of the resort, close to the river and the temple. It’s an amazing place indeed.

Here's the video I made about the room I enjoyed while staying here at the Royal Pita Maha Resort, Ubud, Bali. You can definitely enjoy that in my YouTube channel.

The price of the rooms vary, but they do give a lot of discounts during the pandemic. Best to check out their website at https://www.royalpitamaha-bali.com/villa.html to see more info about the room and the price. My deluxe pool villa normally costs starting from 3 - 4 million per night or starting around USD 200. But you can get the discount around this time.

As for the exact location of the resort, you can check out the details here:

I am already planning to go back here again soon with my hubby and the kids. Hmm... I bet this will be a perfect place to celebrate our series of December birthdays in the family as well as our 16th wedding anniversary.

What do you think? sounds like a perfect plan, right? Let's go!