Monkey Business

It’s to be expected. I live in a Balinese family compound / guesthouse, so people come and go all the … More

Hong Bao Na Lai!

Many Chinese citizens have been on the go the past few days, criss-crossing the country and heading to their family … More

The Inspiring Kindness of Others

A hug o’ gratitude to AP of the Belief Blog for nominating Healing Pilgrim for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award… … More

Off The Mongan Trail

Awaking to the surround-sounds of Sunday morning in Ubud, I spent a few minutes reflecting on my stay in Mongan … More

Birthing Stones

After the roar and frenzy of downpour, thunder and lightning from yesterday afternoon until this morning, I awoke with anticipation … More

A Tale of Two Chickens

For a long time, I’ve had regular company at the labyrinth. So too have the organic and medicinal gardens: among … More

The Roundabout Way

I walked the labyrinth twice this morning and both times nearly lost my way. Maybe it was just a reflection … More

My Haj to Hay

Deep in the heart of rural Lombok, far from where tourists tread, past dozens of mosques and minarets, passing rice … More

The Saraswati Effect

Today, not surprisingly, this being the island of the gods, is another day of celebration: Hari Raya Saraswati, when Balinese … More

Selamat Sabtu

A dozen or so of us, representing six countries, joined together for a Friday evening fest & feast, the first … More