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Trip: Indonesia

There are [7] stories from my trip: Indonesia


Midnight Travels

INDONESIA | Friday, 11 Jan 2008 | Views [722]

Our final days on Bali drew to a close passing peaceful hours on Batukaru, celebrating Bea’s birthday and saying our good-byes. I wish Ashley luck as she flies back to the states - packing up for a move to the Bay Area. I am fortunate to ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road


Lucky in Lovina

INDONESIA | Saturday, 5 Jan 2008 | Views [963]

Welcome to Lovina. Where you from? Where you stay? You want dolphin carving? Maybe take two. Good price. Cheap for you. Maybe you buy later? Maybe buy tomorrow? Maybe buy next week? How long you stay? What’s your name? ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures


The Medicine Man

INDONESIA | Tuesday, 1 Jan 2008 | Views [6244] | Comments [7]

Bea met us in Ubud to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Thanks to Blondy’s lead, we had located the Medicine Man, Ketut Liyer, and arranged transport to his home in the Pengosekan neighborhood. Bea, Ashley and I had all read the novel Eat ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!


Sweet Tempeh & Furry Friends

INDONESIA | Sunday, 30 Dec 2007 | Views [863]

I quickly fell in love with the bustling town of Ubud. Impressive points in the town include but are not limited to the numerous used book stores, the Monkey Forest, attractive silver and batik shops, fire dances, rice paddy walks, creative ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing


Bing, Blondy & Being Balinese

INDONESIA | Thursday, 27 Dec 2007 | Views [1710] | Comments [1]

On Christmas day, Lucy departed for the airport while Randy and I rode a minibus several hours inland to the cultural city of Ubud. We booked into a traditional Indonesian accommodation for about six dollars a night including breakfast, ... Read more >

Tags: Friends


The Rain Discount

INDONESIA | Tuesday, 25 Dec 2007 | Views [703]

Lucy and Kevin were scheduled to fly back to the States in a couple days so we moved towards the beach while Ashley headed to Ubud and Bea stayed on the Mountain. We were able to enjoy one evening of swimming (with flotsam and jetsam) ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine


Batukaru Mountain Retreat

INDONESIA | Thursday, 20 Dec 2007 | Views [1799] | Comments [1]

Flying over the beautiful green Indonesian islands, sleep deprived and anxious - we safely arrived at the Denpasar airport on the island of Bali. We paid $25 for our fancy 30 day visas and cleared customs without unzipping our bags. ... Read more >

Tags: Friends