All over Indonesia today, citizens marked Independence Day – Hari Merdeka. But preparations and celebrations started long ago. Since the … More
Category: Ubud
Tunggu Sebentar
Of all the Indonesian phrases I’ve racked up in my 6+ years of living on this isle (and there are … 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
Kings of the Sawah
I’ve been back home for less than 24 hours. It’s startling to note the stark differences between my own neighbourhood, … 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
When The Relatives Came
It was a long time coming. After six years of living in Bali (halfway around the world from my birthplace), … More
The Jetlag Tango
I’ve come home. To Bali. Ubud. My little oasis. I open the gate and Blackie leaps up to lick me, … 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
Nyepi. In Two Acts.
Yesterday morning, Bali hit the pause button. Homo sapiens and machina: exit stage right. Stay in the wings. Quiet. Out … More
The Royal’s Rain (Goes Away)
This morning, Ubudians were greeted by the unusual sight of a bright and sunny day; skies a perfect shade of … More
