There is a distinct difference between an adventurous holiday and a relaxing one. I need both.

I have discovered that for me, the best way to get out and see the ‘real’ parts of a new country is to do it slowly. Bicycle. Ground floor touring. You can get into and around areas with relative ease and if necessary, get the blazes out of there quickly too.

I had convinced Lisa that a bike ride was a good idea. I was then nervous as Lisa hadn’t been on a bike much in the past 25 years. We did a few laps of the circular driveway making sure she was OK with turning left, then right, then braking, and so on. Ok, so far so good. I wondered how Lisa would go on the roads but my concern was soon dispelled.

We ended up looking at the ‘waterfront’ properties complete with chicken and vegie gardens, narrow passage ways and laughing children. Bliss. The ‘white round things’ are rice products used in dishes as fillers.

Try to imagine the noises of chickens clucking, children playing, the quiet bustle of the locals going about their business, the sound of dirt rolling down a concrete path, and the rumble of my stomach as a hunger for more delicious food starts to take hold.

Yep, I put on a stack of weight but MAN was it fun.

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