Yesterday, the ceremony of Tumpek Landep was celebrated all around Bali; a holiday dedicated to Sanghvang Pasupati, the god of … More
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Shabbat in South Bali
Time and again, Bali reveals itself to be all about synchronicity. It all happened because Alexsandra and I chose to … More
Oh-la-la Odalan!
I was ready to call it a night last evening, when I heard Nyoman call up at me from below: … More
Off Limits. Verboten. Period.
All across the island, Balinese are today celebrating Kuningan, the holiday that takes place ten days after Galungan. This last … More
The Penjors Have It
Celebrations and fireworks are getting under way half a world away. But here in Ubud, blessedly, there’s not a single … More
Women’s Day
The schools were closed. As was the post office. Some people took the day off work. Business went on as … More
Healing Pilgrim 