Ubud — I bought my pants in Stanley beach in Hong Kong six months ago. You know, the color printed, loose, comfy kinds that are made in Thailand and sold at an exorbitant price elsewhere in the world. They...
Ubud — In almost any country of the world you can order banana pancakes at certain cafes and restaurants popular with young travelers. Doesn’t matter where you are — white sand beaches in the South Pacific...
Ubud — The film, Jalanan (“Streetwise”) had won best documentary at the Bussan Film Festival. I thought perhaps 1000 people watched the film but the Jakarta Globe later said the audience had 4000 people. The...
Quiet.
I've reached the top and had to stop / And that's what botherin' me
So long, traveling pants
Hail the Banana Pancake Kingdom
Just back from Ubud Writers Festival. Brilliant indie documentary about three Jakarta street musicians, projected on an open air screen. After the heartfelt standing ovation the Canadian Director came on stage.
Very Bali morning sounds. Gamelon practise, sweeping, rooster, fan, shiny wide worn floors, breeze through white cloth drapes. Lu still sleeping.
Last night she poured water and winked at me with the first firefly I ever saw