We woke to a glorious morning still dreaming about the GREAT gastronomic experience we had at the Mozaic Restaurant last night in Ubud. Quite and experience and a great last memory of Ubud as today we continue our journey and leave for an even smaller Balinese Island, Nusa Lembongan.

So here is what last night was all about . . . we dined at the Mozaic which is a fixed price establishment with either a 6 or 9 course serving with an option wine pairing available that we of course took advantage of during the meal. A new glass of wine with each course. YES!  It was a beautiful setting, beautiful night and beautiful wife . . .

When we arrived we were escorted into the lounge where we were able to lounge and have a drink . . .first martini of the trip for me!

We had time to catch our breath and revisit the last 10 days and all the great experiences we have shared . . .

. . . and we were able to share a little gift from the kitchen, puff pastry balls filled with white truffle cream and parmesan cheese.

Soon we were escorted to the main dining room. With a 6:45pm reservation the place was just starting to fill and by the time we left at 9:30pm it was packed! All the cutlery, chargers, serving plates and wine glasses were  changed after every course!

I was surprised how casual some of the guests dressed but I guess it is a resort town and even flip flops are ‘de riguer’ . . . however,  I ccouldn’t tell if this woman next to us forgot to put on part of her dress. Something seems to be missing  . . . or I am just not up on the latest haute couture!

Our Amuse Bouche arrived and was a yummy rolled pastry shell filled with a beef pate toped with a softened cheese. It was standing in a glass of white and black sesame seeds . . .

The seared Indian Ocean Prawns appetizer with burnt cauliflower and fresh torch ginger flower  . . .

. . . really woke up the palate . . . nicely paired with wine from Australia.

The next appetizer was a warm Maluku long pepper encrusted Yellow Fin Tuna block with globe artichokes . . . and of course another glass of wine from California.

It kept getting better, as the Duck breast confit with Foie Gras was delivered . . . with an Italian glass of vino.

The main course of suckling pork, young and ripe Balinese Jackfruit and mashed cheese potatoes arrived . . . with a Pinto Noir from Argentina.

After a rest of 10 minutes we were served a fresh Singaraja mangosteen sorbet, with rambutans and macadamia praline  . . . served with a nice Riesling from Germany . . .

Our dessert was an interesting basil mousse turmeric root sorbet and red wine Sechuan pepper reduction . . . served with a lovely Muscat. Nice pairing.

. . . and finally a nice little choice of petit fours . . .

. . . and soon there was only one . . .

. . . which we split.  What a nice night for our memory bank!!!

But today was a new day and we would be venturing on to Nusa Lembagan. Nice morning here, but we have been monitoring the weather north of us in the Philippines where they are having some heavy weather.

. . . not just a light sprinkle . . .

. . . we are about 1,200 miles from the Philippines about the distance from Madison to Yellowstone National Park. Enough breathing room for sunny skies . . . WE HOPE!

But . . . we felt the god of travel was with us as we noticed the offering outside out door when we left.

 

With a little rice too.

We are sad to leave Netafari but the adventure must move on . . . . Wynan walks us  to the front door to say goodbye.

We are travelling by fast boat to the island of Nusa Lembongan with the Marlin Boat Company. There are about a dozen companies like this servicing this 1/2 ride route and most of them provide transport from you hotel to the island and from the arrival point to your hotel. It’s a get your feet wet operation. It’s easy!  But not for  the drivers who had to unload our luggage as shown above . . . heavy!

The island Marlin mini bus waiting to take us to the Indiana Kenanga Villas. There are no cars on the island only mini motorcycles and a few vans like this.

The main beach strip where we will be staying.You can see the island of Bali in the background. Looks like it might be raining there!

Our home for the next three nights . . .

Of course they have the coveted TripAdvisor rating. Without one you are barely in the hospitality game.

emJay getting the lowdown from Adfrin.

The courtyard of our villa/suite.

Nice welcome, the first thing you see when you walk in the room . . .

Wild furnishings!

Big bathroom. Although it is enclosed the shower does have a large window!!!

It was time for a late lunch so we headed down to the beach restaurant, one of two restaurants onsite,  and had a ‘hearty’ lunch. All that traveling you know!!

Chicken fillet marinated in Thai sauce served with a mustard aioli sauce, (along with two Bitang beers of course) YUM!!!!

After a little settling in it was time to recline on one of the beach front settees . .

have another beer and watch the sunset . . .

Which was STUNNING!!!!