An Explorer's Base Camp / Home in the Hills of Bali
Life in the mountains of Bali, observations and thoughts
Continue reading “The Cove: Ponds, Paths & Paddies (Developments)”
This story can not start, and would not be complete, without introducing my new friends and family here on the hill; Continue reading “Partners In Paradise / New Family”
It was Norm, our new friends’ idea. The structure which has stood in his grounds for many years offered to help us take our first step… Continue reading “The Pagoda: Building our First Structure”
I’m not a gong banging kind-a-guy nor easily swayed but there is something tangibly different about this place… For sure, It’s nuanced and… Continue reading “Wisdom, Power & Magic!”
Penniless, but positive I needed a change, I found a suitable tropical perch, an isolated jungle cove overlooking the ocean. I stayed there alone, in a ramshackle hut, not dissimilar to my Bali base camp. Armed with the same machete as I carry now, a fist full of pencils, a journal and not much else. Looking back, It was my Robinson Crusoe moment, a blissful two months! Continue reading “Looking Back / Going Forward”
The realisation that the search was over, came down to an instantaneous undeniable moment: waking up to the sound of the forest with this view… Continue reading “Sense Of Belonging: A Helping Hand”