It is rare these days, and becoming ever more so, to find sanctuary from the sights and sounds of concrete, … More
Category: Nature
Revisiting a Sacred Space
What is it like to return to a place that you once helped bring to fruition – even if your … More
Living Among the Animals
These are some of the things we forget – and need to be reminded of – when we’ve lived in … More
Sidemen Surprise
Every time I escape the throngs and noises of an all too highly-seasonal Ubud, I feel a giddy sense of … More
The Monkeys of Batur
It happened in a flash. Just the other day. Invited to join a group heading up to Mount Batur – … 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
Villāticus Balicus
At the far end of a remote village in East Bali, I meander towards the far end of a road, … More
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
Healing Pilgrim 