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Finally I have had to resign myself to the fact that today I can only squeeze in a massage and snorkel at most.

As Western though patterns and chasing leaving my body, so does stress.

I feel myself decompressing like a tension chamber that has become unaccustomed to it’s own internal pressure – in actual fact using it for fuel to chase down more business. I need to step back and I have.

Yesterday I jumped on a plane to Bali with a small back pack, some face masks to deliver to Solemen ( A charity I support here) and little else. I had a sense that escaping to Nusa Lembogan would provide me with my next life lessons, poignant and gentle as Mother Bali delivers, so headed for Sanur to catch a ferry.

There are plenty of ferry companies that cross the 45 minute stretch all day. No need to book ahead and it shouldn’t cost more than 400 rupiah return.

I had to wait a while for mine, but I have learned that the waiting is part of Bali unravelling you from what you know, to where you need to be.

I relish in the wait.

With no accommodation booked, I figure that I could do something about it while the ferry is coming. Incredibly I secure a room in a hut that is truly magic and I feel so incredibly grateful to have been directed here.

A generous local drove me to the villas and would not accept any money for the trip. It sounds naive but I know the favour will be returned one day.

My digs for the night are out of this world – incredible views, and I feel I have arrived at the cusp of heaven and earth.

I settle in, have some mandatory spring rolls, a gin and tonic then go exploring.

It is a full moon and the night light makes for easy walking to Dream Bay.

Today i will explore more and post more tomorrow.

My creative flow is back and I feel alive again. Thank you Mother Bali.

I love Coochiemudlo Island, AKA Coochie, a small island off the south east of Brisbane’s Moreton Bay.

It’s a funky little place full of eclectic people, great walks and fun things to do.

It’s how you would “want your kids to grow up” if you could give them a mix of Guilligan’s Island and suburbia.

You can get here via the ferry, which leaves from Victoria Point or you can bring your car over on the barge (which you have to book). It is about $50 AUD return.

You can come over by your own boat or jet ski leaving Victoria Point. It’s not far at all.

I love the beaches that mostly seem deserted.

I normally stay at my friend’s place but there are other accommodation options. Tonight we are staying at Katandra which are groovy style units not far on foot from the ferry.

Decked out in cheeky 1950s-60s Hollywood inspired deco Katandra, is really cool. It is modern inside and has everything one could need. BBQ outside, loads of Australian fauna and close to the islands circular walk, Melaleuca Track.

Get over to Coochie if you can. It is worth it and is a place that will keep you coming back.

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