Sanur retirement. Have we made the right decision?

[@paranoidman2002]

I think downsizing is the key. And you guys have made the right decision. There are pros and cons in everything and everywhere. I think if you save your money for good private health facilities in Sanur, I think that would be the most important factor. The quicker you learn the language, the easier life would be there. Have you tried asking around the locals who do weekly meal packages? As in they cook at home and deliver in containers or come to yours and cook meals for the whole week? In regards to your drinking water, I think if you buy a "Life Straw", you can pretty much drink water from any source. I believe they have high volume products. Once you have your basic needs sorted, everything else will fall into place. I hope we can catchup one day in Sanur Richard. Miss ya mate. 😊

[@roamingRichard]

Great advise . When you coming to visit 👍

[@paranoidman2002]

@@roamingRichard Soon I hope 😇

[@SanurDiaries]

Good info guys. Glad to hear you're settling in!

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks 👍

[@stephenmurfit800]

Good on you guys, live your dream. It's mine to retire there as well, when the time is right.

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@roamingRichard]

🙏

[@Lynette4227]

Thank you for sharing and being so open and honest about things. So glad you have found great friends as that certainly helps in every way. Good luck with everything!

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you 🙏

[@TonyinEastjava-vp1sv]

Good to see things coming together and you are enjoying your retirement. Buy a bike you will love it, riding is easy because you just go slow, start of with a honda vario good little work horse, will carry all your shopping and more.

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks for advice 👍

[@vivienneknuckey9196]

Have you met Bergs In Bali. Love watching their videos as well as yours.

[@roamingRichard]

Yes we are friends and catch up for coffee 👍

[@VK4VO]

Retirement in Australia is also something else thats under attack from our Government. Every apsect of our lives Down Under is being pushed to the brink of hardship, and even if you do have a lot a money in retirement, they are damn well hellbent on trying to take it from you. My wife and I have been to Bali many many times and now we are in our mid 50's, this is under consideration for the futrue, which is not too far away. I loved this video!

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you so much 🙏 yes Aus is getting more difficult for everyone . That’s why people are leaving and going to so many other county live . Hope it all works out for you 🤞

[@gosiasiemiatkowski1358]

I love watching your videos and how informative they are.

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@Twoaussieguys]

Really loved this one, so glad everything is working our for you. Now it's time for a bike each, and of course a licence. I am a motorcycle rider here in Australia and still totally understand your hesitance to ride in Bali. I have only ridden on Lembongan, but from what I see on KZbin it seems that your local area is quite safe to ride. As a driving instructor and I am sure Richard would agree, getting started is often the biggest hurdle. Keep it up guys, I love watching!

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks for the kind words 👍

[@Chris_Julie_Dobinson]

It was lovely to meet you both and have drink and chat. I’m sure we’ll be catching up again soon.

[@roamingRichard]

Yes it was 👍

[@garyburgess4464]

Definitely the right decision guys.....the future for Retiring in Australia is a no brainer

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@marisayoung8670]

Thanks for the update. Best wishes for every success.

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you We are just kicking back a bit , will still be uploading content

[@earthtrakx]

Hey guys, great to hear all is going well and you got that Banjar letter sorted !!!... well done, talk soon, take care 💯🙂

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks have fun in Malaysia 👍

[@parkhilton]

Thanks for the info guys, inspiring

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@catherinemckinnon800]

Why did you leave beautiful Cairns to retain Bali as most people come to Cairns to retire.

[@roamingRichard]

We find Australia’s living cost are started to get out of control Yes Cairns is lovely 👍

[@robpriest9031]

A lot different to the daily grind at the TMR office. Best Wishes.

[@roamingRichard]

Yes your correct with that . Thanks 👍

[@wendylouise8068]

Do you know if there are any art studios or art workshops near Griya Sangrian? I am coming over in June. Thank you.

[@roamingRichard]

Sorry not sure . I know they have art classes in Ubud

[@janisdavies3511]

Very interesting Thank you for sharing ❤

[@roamingRichard]

Your welcome 👍

[@frankgatt]

We've been travelling the island the last few weeks and will be in Sanur soon and love to meet up.

[@roamingRichard]

Hi message us on our Facebook 👍

[@boomlabern4274]

Have you managed to get your SKKT from the Catatan Sipil yet? That is what the Surat Domisili is for.

[@roamingRichard]

That’s one of the next things to get

[@simonstone3336]

Great work guys

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you

[@acessonly9397]

Privacy number 1, how is the noise from upstairs people walking around?

[@roamingRichard]

Hi, you do hear them

[@jacquelinedella-santa2451]

Love watching you both so much ❤

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you 🙏

[@gillian0105]

I will see why people love Bali so much in 6 weeks. Right now, my heart is with Fiji. ❤ From Victoria, Australia.

[@roamingRichard]

👍

[@bulavinaka8528]

We will be in Bali in 8 weeks and hearing you about Fiji..... though I think my wallet will be thanking me.

[@jacquelinedella-santa2451]

We are also looking at retirement in Sanur in 3 years

[@roamingRichard]

That’s awesome news 👍

[@4flyguyeli]

May I ask, please, what was your biggest reason or top three reasons for retiring at relatively young ages?

[@roamingRichard]

Hi Thanks for watching 1/ we aren’t getting younger and whilst we have good health we decided to do it 2/ I was in a serious car accident and lucky to walk away with minor injuries , it made us think about life 3/ prices for things in Australia are getting dearer , so the option we took we can live more comfortably Hope this helps 👍

[@4flyguyeli]

@@roamingRichard thank you for the reply. I am planning on retiring to Bali September 1 to get out of the rat race that the USA has become. Keep up the great work! Thank you!

[@roamingRichard]

@@4flyguyeli thanks wish you all the best 🙏

[@4flyguyeli]

@@roamingRichard are there any aspects about your jobs that you miss, the structure, the routine the camaraderie or are you fully relieved to be CEOs of each day forever more? Just wondering because some feel as though they need to be producing an income of some sort (generating more money even though they already have enough) or “be productive“ each day to feel accomplished. Thankyou.

[@roamingRichard]

@@4flyguyeli hi no we are extremely happy we are in control of everything I do the KZbin as a hobby and that keeps me busy

[@sharonw3982]

Thanks for the update - will you stay in the apartment & area after your 12months ?

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks for watching . It’s a decision we will need to make soon

[@steveth1000]

Great honest review.

[@roamingRichard]

Thank you

[@rickndontravellingalong6598]

Well done guys .

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks 🙏

[@JasonFaulkner-u2r]

Nice video guys, all the best.

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks 🙏

[@debbiehermans5175]

Great video, Karen if you are not confidant to ride, why not just Richard get a scooter and you go on the back ?

[@roamingRichard]

Yes that’s happening soon 👍

[@idaayuaridawati8415]

Good video

[@roamingRichard]

🙏

[@fionahamilton2060]

Being a single person I wonder how different it might be for me networking etc.

[@roamingRichard]

We have single friends here and they are networking with everyone as we are with them. It comes down to outgoing you are. Hope this helps

[@stephencollicoat1226]

Good and honest advice. I'm glad you've settled in so well and are enjoying life. Just a question. How noisy is your flat? Are you disturbed by your neighbours or street noise? We found that the worst thing coming from a house with surrounding garden to very close living with other people.

[@roamingRichard]

@@stephencollicoat1226 yes it is noisy compared to living in a house. Lots of bars and street noise

[@stephencollicoat1226]

@@roamingRichard sorry to hear that, hope you get used to it soon. I guess everything has it's advantages and disadvantages, it's a matter of balance and what is important in one's life. Cheers.

[@roamingRichard]

@@stephencollicoat1226 yes 👍

[@peterobertson2086]

I first visited Bali in 1986. It was quite nice then. Revisited it in 2013, and found it polluted, overpriced (for what you get), and fairly dangerous, the police are mostly corrupt. Best of luck, but not for me.

[@roamingRichard]

Fair enough , everyone is different . Thanks for your thoughts 👍

[@roamingRichard]

@@darrylknight2675 so many people living in small areas with little infrastructure

[@paulhobbs1029]

Get a scooter. Not hard.

[@roamingRichard]

Thanks ,yes we will be soon