Work continues without the interruption of rain, and I’m thankful for that. A few more workers have joined the team and you can see the expansion of camping arrangements in the movie below. The creation of a stable pouring surface…
If there is one constant here in Bali, it’s that of dynamic change. Trying to capture a particular “neighborhood” is at best a blurry snapshot, as cafes pop up, villas and shops appear, and the landscape is suddenly, almost magically…
The construction crew is an extended family, from Bali. They work seven days a week and camp out on the property in very modest conditions. They work incredibly hard and yet they do not complain. They do require time to…
It seems extremely odd that my Balinese builder would reference the TV show character MacGyver when discussing our hole-digging contractor. (Photo of MacGyver courtesy of Wikipedia) It would appear that MacGyver is as far from an Indonesian hero as possible…
The windy season starts in July and continues until September / October here in Bali. Especially along the beaches, and primarily in the afternoon, the breezes are gifts that keep on giving. If you’re Balinese, it certainly doesn’t mean chilling…