The Camera Caper

What to do when the only digital camera you own, the one that goes wherever you do, lest you miss … More

Inspiring Blogger Award (redux ;)

I just found out that my fellow blogger and Russophile Steve Hague – of Life in Russia renown – has … More

BloGratitude

As I feel that I’m on the brink of embarking on a few projects and continuing with others, I can’t … More

Grade School Drop-In

Don’t be surprised if one day, when you are living far, oh so far, very far indeed from your birthplace … More

The St. Petersburg Phenomenon

Six years ago, right about this time of year, buffeted by wind and approaching rain, I shivered in the cold … More

The Beach Boys of Amed

Just back from my first visit to the black beaches of Amed in Eastern Bali. Stayed in the sleepy village … 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

A Pura Pilgrimage

My friend Bagus (Balinese for good or nice) owns a warung a few minutes’ walk from where I live; he … More

Bliss Botanica

Yesterday, Renata and I headed out on a 2k trek up to the Botanic Gardens. We wanted to spend the … 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