The day started with the sound of a paw scratching at my front gate. At just past 7 am, it … More
Tag: Bali
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
Got Fish?
Life on a tropical island is a wondrous affair; days comprised (mainly) of sunshine, adventure, surprises, new learnings and discoveries. … More
Field of Bricks
A few weeks ago, when I spotted piles of cement bricks being piled up, outside the new-ish outlandish and oversized … More
Your Blood Never Lies (Even From Afar)
The sheepish Balinese clerk at a local medical clinic tries hard to make sense of my unusual request. I don’t … More
Blair’s Odyssey: A Legend In Our Midst
Walter Cronkite once called Lawrence Blair “One of the best lecturers alive.” Now I see why. Recently, over two evenings … More
Christmas-y Queries
Sometimes, over Christmas for example, I wonder:Why are shop clerks in Bali required to wear Santa caps or those silly … More
How The Grip Poled Festivus
It was a show that was much ado about nothing. You’re probably thinking Shakespeare. Uh, no. I’m talking Seinfeld. But … More
Balinese Swag (or Goodies for the Gods)
There’s no telling when and where the Balinese will hold their next ceremony. Which is why it’s often been said … More
The Birds
Once in awhile, I still stumble upon hidden treasures – a waterfall, a village, a temple, a dish or dessert. … More
Healing Pilgrim 