My Melaspas (sort of )

Yesterday began in the very early morning hours with a thunderous rain shower that flooded streets, sidewalks and ditches all … More

A Reluctant Pilgrim in Pooh…

I recently returned from a trip to Thailand. It was a ‘necessary evil’, c/o the Indonesian immigration authorities who impose … More

A Sneaky Snake Story

One of the first words I learned in Indonesian was ular. Snake. It stands to reason that if I will … More

Walkin’ Weightless in Bali

There is a certain amount of pre-meditation that I go through every day. At this point, it’s almost automatic, the … More

Versatile Blogger Award (who, me?)

Thanks to Elise of Global from Home, for nominating my blog for the Versatile Blogger Award! I’m very honored – … More

What Else Grows on Trees…

I’ve identified a unique species of tree that grows in Bali, perhaps unknown elsewhere in the world. It is called … More

A Done Deal

Foreigners are prohibited from owning property outright in Bali. Good thing. Otherwise I might have just signed my life away … More

Sacred Contracts

I’ve been looking at a few contracts lately – including rental agreements and a “buy and sell coffee” contract; probably … More

Sad Stories: Fallen Trees

I was in Bali’s capital Denpasar yesterday, primarily for a doctor’s appointment, but with a couple of hours to spare, … More

Gifts of the Sea

You never quite know what will emerge from the sea in Bali. I don’t mean sun, sand and waves; nor … More