At the far end of a remote village in East Bali, I meander towards the far end of a road, … More
Author: healingpilgrim
Of Brilliant Wings & Fishy Things
Occasionally, I’m embarrassed to confess to people and sundry that, despite living in Bali for just over 5 years, there … More
In Search of Silver Linings
The past 2 weeks since my return from Nepal have afforded me the opportunity to distance myself a little, from … More
Namaste to Nepal
Over the past few days, ever since I landed in the Red Dot (that is Singapore), I’ve had a chance … More
All The World’s a Stage
.. and the players are all day – and, in one case, overnight – labourers. As of today, I have … More
Still Life
On Nyepi morning, I sleep in, missing the total solar eclipse that has arc-ed its way over Indonesia, waking to … More
Congrats, 2016 World Press Photo Contest Winners!
Such powerful images from the annual World Press Photo contest. These images of life – in all its frailties, despair … More
Holy Cargo
When the ancestors came, I was in Ubud. It was the festive day of Galungan and the Balinese were awaiting … More
We All Fall (Ill) Sometimes
There was something not quite right about life in the village as I passed it this morning, twice, on my … More
Six Degrees from Silence
What a difference a day makes. It’s an exceedingly rare occurrence (and becoming ever more so) to experience quiet in … More