The corner of Jalan Raya and Jalan Suweta could be considered the epicenter of Ubud. Heading south, alongside the Tourist…
How to Fry a Frittata on Your Back
A few days ago, in the middle of Eka’s yoga class, I was so overcome with pain in my backside…
Bebek Crossing Ahead
Living in a city such as Ubud, and walking across town in the early morning hours (as I love to…
In Praise of Metal
Yesterday, the ceremony of Tumpek Landep was celebrated all around Bali; a holiday dedicated to Sanghvang Pasupati, the god of…
The Penatahan Diaries – Part I
I just returned to Ubud after spending the past five days living in a house on a hill, deeply immersed…
The Asian Umbrella Tax
They don’t tell you about it when you sign up for a tour, purchase an air ticket and visa, or…
Mother of All Ceremonies
Another day, another ceremony on the island of the gods. Today the Balinese gather at temples to celebrate Pagerwesi –…
101 Uses for a Dead Pig
I’m really not a pig-pilgrim. I don’t seek out pigs, don’t eat them, don’t play with them, don’t find them…
Skyquakes, Dedalus & Other Unexpected Shifts
Since my return from Singapore, a series of tectonic shifts in my inner and outer landscape have shaken me up…
Living in Limbo
It’s been a little over two weeks since I moved into a relatively new and still-unnamed place owned and run…
Healing Pilgrim 