Once in awhile, Ubud catches me off guard. Even after 6+ years of island living, I feel like I’m immersed … More
Category: Friendship
Souvenirs of Sanur
It was time for a break. After weeks of wondering about Mount Agung’s “imminent eruption” and navigating through the crowds … More
Vanilla Supremacy
Once upon a time a Bali dog lived down the lane. Her name was – and still is – Blackie. … More
Surfing in Oz
If you’ve never joined up with communities like AirBnB, Homeexchange, Trusted Housesitters, or Couchsurfing, you have no idea what you’re … More
A Long Wait.. and Baby Makes Four
The other day, I set out for one of the most significant Balinese ceremonies that I’ve ever been honored to … More
Getting my Greens (& Golds)
I’d grown weary of the relentless parade of concrete, cement, cinderblocks; the onslaught of chimney-like blasts of smoke pelting at … More
A ‘Hood In Flux
After two months away from Bali, my home for more than 6 years, I’ve returned and begun to settle in. … More
Between the Sawah and a Hard Place
In Bali, there is a zone – where concrete walls meet the sawah (rice paddies). It’s a sacred space; as … More
Blackie Saves the (6.4) Day. Sort Of.
The day started with the sound of a paw scratching at my front gate. At just past 7 am, it … More
Finding Home… in Oz
The day after the US presidential inauguration, I sought refuge down under. Taking cover in Perth was one way to … More
Healing Pilgrim 