We started the day at a play café in Ubud. It is an indoor space with open sides, fresh air, and a soft floor that looks and feels like volcanic ash. Compact, not massive, yet the layout is spot on for younger kids. Think slides, nets, little walkways, and enough corners to explore without losing sight of anyone.
The café bit is handy. Food was good, service was easy, and the whole place felt relaxed rather than chaotic. There is a pool with flumes as well, although they were out of action today, which was a shame. The kids still had a blast. We kept it simple, played, ate, then headed back to the villa for a rest and a dip.
Kecak Fire Dance in Ubud
After a recharge at the villa, Georgia and I went out for a Kecak fire dance. The setting is beautiful at night with the temple lit up and the flame centre stage. The rhythm is powerful. A chorus of voices builds the story and it is mesmerising at first.
Honest note. After about 40 minutes of steady chanting Georgia was over it. The performance runs close to an hour, so younger kids may find the repetition a bit much. The visuals are brilliant, the costumes are great, and the fire section gets a big reaction, yet the sound can be intense and repetitive for little ears.
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