Hi guys,
We must have almost passed each other in the Bangkok airport, you on your way to Bali, us on our way back to California after 3 1/2 weeks in Bali. Glad you're back on our adopted island....glad we'll be there in 5 1/2 more months.
You'll be glad to know that the ol' "wipe the chalk mark off the luggage" trick worked like a charm. All 4 of our huge, completely stuffed pieces of luggage had major chalk assaults on them when we got them off the carousel, but a quick wipe with damp rag, plus a buff with a dry one, and they were pristine. The customs lady looked at them with a puzzled expression, no doubt asking herself how these bags came through unchalked, but she waved us right on through. Our long-time driver thought it was a hoot. Bolstered by your advice via this forum, we brought everything but the kitchen sink, and plan to do the same in July when we make the permanent move.
It rained more during this visit than any of our others, and all of our visits thus far have been during the rainy season. Our builder, who runs a small hotel near Ubud, has been recording rainfall for the past 10 years. She notes that they got 20 inches in December, and 30 inches in January (both by far the most since she's been keeping records).
Won't bore you with house details, but all is progressing nicely, and everything should be ready by late July when we arrive. We are planning our house ceremony to occur on or about July 27, accompanied by feast and celebration, and you folks are certainly invited. We'll post on this forum as the time approaches and our plans are firmed up.
thanks for all the fine advice.
Dennis and Susan
