Day 7 – Rain, Co-Working, and Waterfalls from My Sleeves
In my daily (let’s call it non-vacation) routine, I rarely sleep straight through the night. Usually, I wake up once or twice—often for a bathroom break. (What a glamorous topic, right? 🙂)
Last night, though, I slept completely through until the yoga girls came back from their morning class. After a full 8 hours, I should have felt refreshed, but instead I was still dead tired. That’s something I’d really like to work on when I’m back home—building a better sleep routine and hopefully keeping it going.
A Rainy Day in Ubud
Today was much more relaxed. Rain was in the forecast, and it had already started to drizzle lightly during breakfast.
I spent most of the day at Hubud, the co-working space, editing pictures and keeping this daily blog up to date. Writing down my thoughts is starting to feel easier - it’s becoming a routine in itself. My photo editing routine still needs some fine-tuning, but I’m slowly figuring out the right order of steps to make sure nothing gets missed.
After yesterday’s movie night, it was my first time seeing Hubud during the week. Wow - it was packed! Hubud is not only the most famous co-working space in Ubud but also one of the first. Still, it was surprising to see how many young people were working there.
I also heard about another place called Outpost Ubud. I haven’t been yet, but the photos look great - it even has a pool, gets better ratings than Hubud, and is cheaper. One of the guests at my hotel works there and really likes it. Ubud is absolutely full of freelancers, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads working on their businesses or projects. Honestly, I could even imagine myself working remotely here one day. Boss, we need to talk! 🙂
The Digital Nomad Vibe
Co-working spaces like Hubud and Outpost usually provide everything you need: meeting rooms, Skype booths, quiet focus areas, comfy seats, and both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms. Hubud even offers free coffee, tea, and water. But the real value is the community - people from all over the world, with different skills and stories, open to sharing and helping each other. I still need to find my way into the community, but so far everyone has been very friendly.
Today I met another German (seriously, Germans are everywhere 😉). He’s been traveling for six months through Asia as a freelancer and might be the first true “digital nomad” I’ll interview for my article. We had a great chat about work, Bali, and future plans.
Rain, Rain, and More Rain
It rained almost non-stop all day. According to my weather app, around 40 liters per square meter fell - and it’s still coming down now in the evening. My Norwegian neighbors basically had to swim back into their house.
I left Hubud during a short break in the rain. My original plan had been to just bring an umbrella to Bali, but thankfully some good friends gave me a Nike rain jacket before the trip. On foot, it works fine. On a scooter, though? Totally different story.
Asian rain is on another level. By the time I got back to the hotel, I had literal waterfalls pouring out of my sleeves. My boxers and shorts were drenched, and my white t-shirt had turned transparent. To make it even better, my other shorts were at the hotel laundry. Dinner in swimming shorts it is - practical and stylish! 🙂
On the bright side, my debit card worked again when I tested it earlier, so at least that stress is gone.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow’s forecast? More rain. Maybe I’ll explore the island by scooter again, or maybe I’ll play it safe and stick to a taxi to avoid another soaking.
And one last thing—I completely forgot about my 30-day fitness challenge. OMG. Time to catch up. Starting tomorrow morning, I’ll try to double up on the missing squats, sit-ups, and push-ups. Wish me luck!