Thoughts on a Silent Day
Here in Bali there is one day per year where we don’t have a choice about whether to quiet oneself or not. It is forced upon us, due to the unique way that the Balinese celebrate their New Year. They…
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Your hosts have arrived
As the Balinese New Year (Nyepi) approaches we were able to move our things from our rental unit and make our new home moderately livable before the entire island shuts down. During 24 hours — after two days of purification…
A shopping spree
Having a village encamped on your property comes with many surprises. Vendors of all sorts can sniff out an itinerant crowd and sell them everything from fresh fruits to fashion.
Would you like to visit the most generous country on Earth?
Are you a giving person? Want to experience a place where giving is an integral stitch in the fabric of life? If so, then visit Indonesia! Despite its gross domestic product per capita ranking 127th in the world — and…
The male/female divide
The construction industry is notorious for it’s dominance as a “male” industry. In the USA it would be rare to have a female roofer, plumber or an electrician bid for a job. But in Bali one interesting area where females…