Like the rest of the Islamic world, Indonesians in Bali are about to mark the close of the month-long fast … More
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Six Degrees from Silence
What a difference a day makes. It’s an exceedingly rare occurrence (and becoming ever more so) to experience quiet in … More
The Buda of Dunggulan
No, I haven’t misspelled the Buddha’s name. And no, I’m not referring to anything related to the renowned multi-outlet restaurant … More
The Season Formerly Known as Spring
Finally, blessedly, thankfully… it happens. The long-awaited big thaw. Before you know it, spring descends on the city with a … More
A Pig Dilemma
This past December was a dizzying month of festivities around Bali, and the major bi-annual celebrations of Galungan and Kuningan … More
A Centennial Celebration (& Downpour)
It was a glorious, dazzling and typically hot morning in Ubud when we set out to Pejeng for the rarest … More
A Rest from the Fest(s)
Barely touched down in Bali, I was greeted (surprise!) by a couple of Ubudian friends at the airport (not there … More
Crème de la crèmation
A death in a Balinese family means burial, or if funds are available, a cremation. Ultimately, even buried corpses are … More
Festival Season Wraps Up!
The bi-annual Balinese ten-day festivals of Galungan to Kuningan just wrapped up over the weekend… though thankfully the penjors stay … More
The Kuningan Kollection
A week of festivities just wrapped up in Bali, starting from Galungan up to yesterday’s Kuningan ceremonies, dances and three-night … More
Healing Pilgrim 