I was in Bali’s capital Denpasar yesterday, primarily for a doctor’s appointment, but with a couple of hours to spare, … More
Tag: nature
Gifts of the Sea
You never quite know what will emerge from the sea in Bali. I don’t mean sun, sand and waves; nor … More
A Hamish Home
He is more than a dog. Much more. Wiser than most. But with a heart and the kind of puppy … More
Wonders in Paradise
There’s nothing quite like being handed a key to a 10-day holiday in tropical paradise – even though it’s only … More
Ditch the Drugs
The all-too-familiar gurgling in my stomach began earlier this week, on my way back from drinking green tea with rice … More
Monyet in the Middle
I spent the better part of the morning in the unlikeliest of places: the port of Benoa on the southeast … More
Loving Leonard
Dear Leonard, How will I ever stop looping this song, this ethereal-sounding hymn to healing… my deepest gratitude to you … More
A Lesson from the Weed(s)
Just back from nearly a week’s stay at the silent-meditation-retreat-center-still-under-construction. By 6:30 yesterday morning, I was again out at the … More
Let It Rain
It hasn’t rained in Ubud for at least a couple of weeks or more. But in the middle of last … More
Oh Holy Ground!
I meant to take Tjokorda Rai’s directive to heart; but little did I know how many opportunities would present themselves … More