You Can’t Go Home Again, the title of Thomas Wolfe’s posthumous novel, came to mind recently when I made my … More
Tag: Ubud
Sacred Metal (& Mourning)
This past Saturday evening, satiated from another jam-packed day at the Ubud Writers Festival, and fatigued by the blazing sun, … More
An Impromptu Adventure
After weeks of tracking the unpredictable shenanigans of a volcanically-inclined mountain, after some reflection and calculation, and though my intended … More
Behind The Scenes (Of a Balinese Marriage)
Once in awhile, Ubud catches me off guard. Even after 6+ years of island living, I feel like I’m immersed … More
Bring On The Ancestors!
It is no coincidence that the authorities and vulcanologists have just lowered the volcanic alert level. Which would mean that … More
Vanilla Supremacy
Once upon a time a Bali dog lived down the lane. Her name was – and still is – Blackie. … More
In Volcanic Limbo
If you were to walk the streets of Ubud the past couple of weeks, you could be forgiven for thinking … More
Tunggu Sebentar
Of all the Indonesian phrases I’ve racked up in my 6+ years of living on this isle (and there are … More
A Long Wait.. and Baby Makes Four
The other day, I set out for one of the most significant Balinese ceremonies that I’ve ever been honored to … More
Kings of the Sawah
I’ve been back home for less than 24 hours. It’s startling to note the stark differences between my own neighbourhood, … More
Healing Pilgrim 