Early this morning, edging towards wakefulness but not quite there, I dreamed of fruit. Mirroring reality of that moment, it … More
Tag: food
The Continuing Saga of the Great Bali Bagel Experiment
Ok, so let me start right off with a full disclosure: Not-So-Great is more like it. At least that was … More
A Bevy of Languages… Why Not Amharic Too?
In this little country of a few million people, many of whom arrived as refugees or immigrants, it still comes … More
Bali Bagel Lab
Warning: You might not want to attempt this at home… Then again, why not? You see, I really don’t know … More
48 Hours
In the space of 48 hours, or less really (if you don’t take into account the 12 or so hours … More
Rare Finds #1
During the ongoing hibernation period most closely associated with the northern hemisphere’s perpetual freeze-thaw-refreeze, certain items have been sighted throughout … More
Lunch with Dad
In a parallel universe If I’d begged, pleaded or cajoled Lunch with dad Might have taken place in A five-star … 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
Pain for Breakfast
I’ve visited (and lived in) France regularly enough to know that breakfasts are typically comprised of a variety of breads; … More
A Sun-Shiny Day
Two years ago today, I arrived in Bali, flagged down a taxi at Ngurah Rai Airport and handed the driver … More
Healing Pilgrim 