Grease Lightning

My mother may not like that I am saying this, but I really enjoyed riding my motorbike in Bali and am seriously considering investing in one as my main mode of transportation. I think it may be easier to ride in the U.S. as well.

When I first mentioned to others that I had rented a motorbike for my time in Bali, every one made it clear to not forget that they drive on the other side of the road. Well, to the contrary, the Balinese actually ride on all sides of the road, sidewalks, alley-ways and really anything else that will uphold, or not even, uphold a motorbike. I was weary to ride at first as the streets are a wild place filled with honking, massive crowds and traffic and a lack of caution - Hati Hati (be careful) signs were everywhere. But by the end of my trip I felt at ease on the bike. It was my way of relaxation and meditation. I even jumped up on the sidewalk to skip around a car that stopped short – yes, I felt super cool doing that.

Katie did a fabulous job capturing the essence.





Getting on my bike!








Me in all the traffic








Never took off my helmet - it was comfortable!


Hanging on Katie's veranda


Sunset from Katie's veranda