This past week, I’ve been reminded of the importance of feeling grateful even for imperfection, for things that do not … More
Tag: Ubud
Quebec a Kutuh
The banjar (hamlet) where I live – Kutuh Kaja – is full of colourful characters; tattooed fathers ferrying their helmetless … More
Why My Masseuse Went AWOL
A couple of months ago, Wayan (my longtime masseuse) mentioned – in passing – that the people of her banjar … More
The Buda of Dunggulan
No, I haven’t misspelled the Buddha’s name. And no, I’m not referring to anything related to the renowned multi-outlet restaurant … More
A Southern Odyssey
There is joy in small things. Even here in Bali. Especially if you live in Ubud – and find yourself … More
Kuda in the Compound
Even I must admit that the tiny banjar (hamlet) of Timbul, a half-hour’s drive up to the highlands and rice … More
Of Bites, Last Rites & Tourist Sites
I should be used to it by now. Leaping from one side of the world to the other, floating through … More
The Reluctant Carnivore
If you’re a vegetarian or even a vegan, you could do worse than living in a place like Ubud. In … More
Dance of the Winds
This past week, the first of 2015, has brought with it monsoon-like downpours and flooding, dazzlingly bright sunshine and a … More
‘Twas the Night before Natal
While I listened to the Barong Boy marching Band clanging and clopping their way down the road a couple of … More
Healing Pilgrim 