Bali, Indonesia to Washington, D.C. It’s one of those journeys that demand patience, assistance and a damn good sense of … More
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The Last Hurrah
After awhile, well 5 years later anyway, I suppose you get used to hearing sounds at all hours of the … More
Burning Buffaloes
The burn is on. Understandably so, as it’s once again the season for mass cremations. Bali-style. The greater metropolitan area … More
Parade of Sanggah Penjors
Recently, my blogging friends Terri and James over at Gallivance impressed me with their glowing tribute to the Balinese flower-mandala. … More
The Kumzitz Krowd
Somewhere on the north coast of Bali, some friends – adults, children and a newborn baby – met up to … More
Holy Cargo
When the ancestors came, I was in Ubud. It was the festive day of Galungan and the Balinese were awaiting … 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
Heart-Stopping Sights
I love walking around Ubud and its neighboring banjars (hamlets). Not so much for the ease of getting around (though, … More
Our First Lady of Yoga
One week ago today, the Canadian public (my fellow countrywomen & men) voted in a new Prime Minister. Enter Justin … More
The Buda of Dunggulan
No, I haven’t misspelled the Buddha’s name. And no, I’m not referring to anything related to the renowned multi-outlet restaurant … More
Healing Pilgrim 