It’s been a while since I updated here. The last I wrote, I was stranded on Gili Air. The boats were to start running on Sunday when I was there. I arrived early for the 10:30 boat only to find it had already left. Surrendering quickly to the reality that there was no boat, I […]
It’s been a couple days since I wrote an update. I’ve been told to check with the “agent” near the jetty for the Sea Marlin fast boat schedule and information on when they will resume travel. I have, did again, did again, did again…it wasn’t a pretty picture as they knew nothing. Via Skype, I
Still stranded but, not because of the storm Read More »
Yesterday, I learned why all the boats have been stopped. We are on the edge of a cyclone, not a storm. At the earliest, the boats will begin again Saturday, possibly not until Sunday or Monday. Some people say not until next week. The challenge with information here: everyone has some and rarely is it
Gili Air…not a storm but a cyclone! Read More »
The wind was horrendous last night, really loud all night long. The only thing louder were the people from Russia partying below me! That was loud. When I did get up and look out shortly after 6:00, I was surprised to hear the wind but see calm trees. It wasn’t the wind but the ocean.
Gili Air: I made it and am now stuck! Read More »
I’m on Gili Meno, one of the islands off the coast of Lombok. They do have WiFi here in two spots I’ve discovered which is slow and expensive. If you are reading this, I was able to get a message out with a few photo’s. I left Ubud last Saturday morning on a shuttle bus
On the Island of Gili Meno Read More »
This morning, waking to my last day in Ubud, I felt like having a lazy day and maybe going into the country for a motor bike ride. The weather looked good, the skies clear and a ride to the rice fields to take some photo’s of green sounded appealing. Once I saw just how clear
Ease, flow and transition Read More »
MY coffee interest and background keep surfacing here. I stopped for a morning coffee at Cafe Moka yesterday. Talking with their barista, I looked into the hopper and showed him how they could tell it was a blend of beans. Different color beans, different roasting profile, combined to make a very good espresso. It’s the
Coffee and Healing Read More »
Yesterday, I sat down once again at Warung KACU for a bite to eat. I’d been to Eddy, seen Nyoman, gone to visit the Holy Knife, stopped for groceries and was headed back to Dewa’s. I didn’t really need or want anything so planned to head back. An urge nudged me to stop at KACU
Surrendering and discovering Read More »
It was early September, Fall of 2011. I had just completed my first stint as caregiver for mom and dad which started April 24th. Tired and exhausted, emotionally spent and yet reluctant to let go, I walked away leaving mom and dad on their own for the first time. It was the only way to
Flashback: fantasy becoming reality! Read More »
This is a partial view of what I see from my veranda overlooking Ubud. Lots of rain last night, cloudy and cleaning today. After having my session with Nyoman yesterday, I crashed and slept 12 hours last night!
News arrived here today of the tornado’s and destruction in Southern Indiana, Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee where friends live. I hope they are alright as well as any friends and family you may have there! Sitting here writing this, and realizing that I’m really in Bali, this is quite a surreal experience. I started thinking
I’ve had a whirl wind visit to Singapore. Normally, travel days are tiring, long and expensive. Yesterday, everything went relatively smoothly, not so tiring, I only got lost once and it was surprisingly inexpensive getting here. I left early to avoid the heat in Bangkok heading to the BTS SkyTtrain at 7:30 am. The heat
Singapore Stop Over Read More »
I traveled all day today getting to Singapore. This was written yesterday. I have made it to Singapore and will be on my way to Bali tomorrow…YAY! I got a very early start to this day. My morning wake-up call was the family outside my window chatting while making family breakfast at the outdoor kitchen.
Final night in Bangkok Read More »
Yesterday was an off day for me meaning I had no appointments. I wandered over to Ricki’s Coffee where I used to have breakfast last time in Bangkok and was reminded just how good their coffee was. I planned a circular exploration of Bangkok and wanted something filling and healthy in my stomach before I
Bangkok Days Winding Down Read More »
Slept a bit rough last night. Woke up tight and felling out of sync. I went walking with my laptop to find a spot for breakfast and then a stop at “Coffee & More”. Not much open even at 9:00 am on a Sunday morning. The Roti place was opening, I sat and waited. It
I’ve got it! Finally! Read More »
At some point in the night, I woke slightly with my mind running through some of the things I would be facing in the next couple days. Moving from A One Inn to the Rambuttri area and how best to accomplish that. Finishing my flight booking to Bali and back to Singapore. Where to stay,
Access Granted…enter traveler mode Read More »
It seems impossible this is only my second day in Bangkok? It must be longer? It feels so warm and familiar here. I’ve been all over the place already, at least the new area where I’m staying for the first time. Maybe jet lag is skewing my awareness except, I don’t feel like I have
Bangkok time distortion Read More »
I’m arrived at A One Inn. Their directions from the airport were impeccable. My flight landed early at 6:00 am, I was at the front desk here by 8:00. Waiting for baggage took the bulk of that time between. Customs and immigration were a snap. I was waved through customs, they didn’t look at either
This is a bit long as it describes the hurdles I had to go through to even get on the plane. WHEW! I’m here, read on… You can’t get on this plane! “I’m sorry sir, we can’t allow you to board the plane”. I was stunned! Then, I got annoyed and angry, I quickly assessed
“You can’t get on this plane”……launched and landed Read More »
All packed, snacks made, dinner finished and I’m resting in space between then and when. Tomorrow, I leave for Bangkok. I can feel my body shifting to that energy all day today. In the quiet space of the past three days, I’ve not driven my car. Enough food in the fridge has nourished my meals.
Launching tomorrow Read More »