Cremation in Ubud
Preparation: The Balinese take their ceremonies seriously; these are community occasions where everyone pitches in, and through this, the community is...
Pura Dalem Gaurdians
Across the street from my Guesthouse is Pura Dalem, it’s dubbed the “temple of the dead” and is dedicated to the Shiva. Each village has one; in...
Nara’s Quest
“What do you want me to bring back from Bali,” I asked. “A picture of a bird, a pretty bird,” Nara responded… and so started my Quest. This ...