trouble in paradise

my first day in bali was wonderful. i sat on the beach, went swimming in the ocean and decided to take a surfing lesson because the beach where i was (kuta) is known for being one of the best beaches in the world to learn how to surf.

bali is mostly hindu and they put these offerings out all over the place, usually on the ground.

this is the pool at my hotel. i paid a whopping $40 a night for one of the nicest places i've ever stayed.

check out my bathroom, altar and all.

now look at my left ankle compared to the right. something very wrong there.

me laying in bed, on the phone with my traveler's insurance because of a fall i took on the surfboard. the doctor thought i tore my acl and told me to stay in bed for 5 days. so i didn't get to see as much of bali as i would have liked, but luckily my hotel was relaxing and the staff were incredibly helpful.

and don't worry, i'm still smiling. i didn't tear my acl. just a sprain, i think & hope. i've been on crutches for about a week and am moving very slowly. i'm also growing rather fond of balinese pain killers.