The Daily Whine

Honeymoon, Day 2

18^th January 2007, Amankila (Manggis)

 

We are in love.

 

With each other, of course. But also with Bali.
It isn’t our first time here, but familiarity hasn’t bred contempt.

 

That has probably much more to do with this being a
honeymoon than anything else, but so far, all forces have conspired to make the
past two days blissfully memorable. The flight to Denpasar was smooth. The
journey to Manggis was unimpeded. The welcome at the hotel was pleasant. The
location’s panoramic vistas are nothing short of breathtaking. The service has
been exceptional. The experience, so far, has been divine.

 

We think to ourselves, this is heaven. This is what gods and
angels must feel like when they go about their ways in their resort spa in the
sky. An infinity pool that plunges into the azure sea. A private pool lined
with candles for post-dinner shenanigans. Carved wooden furniture and
coral-shell detailing fill the suite. A basket of fresh, colorful fruit at
arm’s reach. And seafood barely plucked from the sea for dinner.

 

And then we think to ourselves, it’s the resort, it’s the
rarified Aman experience, exclusive to those who exhale gold vapor, and the few
fools who would pay hard-earned wages to live for a few days like those who
exhale gold vapor. Us, for example.

 

But isn’t this what romance and marriage and relationships
and dead-end careers and soulless corporate whoring is all about? The
opportunity to live like gods for one week? Better yet if you get romantic
credit for it?

Sunrise over Infinity at the Amankila

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