So we headed for lunch at a beautiful resort set back above the river so you could see (and hear) the rafters go by. It really was a beautiul setting though, with rice fields and lush greenery below. The resort itself was very tropical open air balinese style architecture. The food was delicious and we enjoyed chatting with Susie, Jim and their assigned driver, Wyan. Not sure the spelling is correct, but we were told that every first born is named Wyan (or called Wyan - sounds like YN). There are also given names for second, third, etc. children.

The food was delish - sort of a blend between Indian and Thai food and slightly less spicy than both. Lots of curries and lots of peanut sauce. Definitely a far cry from Filipino food, though the fried noodles are almost identical to pansit which is a common food at parties in the Philippines. We had those for breakfast almost every morning.

Stevii tries on many sunglasses to avert the glare on that drizzly day. You can see some of the background scenery. Huts dotted the sides of the surrounding hills. Very pictureque.

Just pretty.