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October 11th 2009

Published: October 11th 2009

Lovely Singapore and Delicious Bali by May Thank you all for the sympathy after our last entry. Many of you wrote that when we looked back on the difficult parts, the hardness would fade away. This is already true. We talk very fondly of Malaysia now. Singapore Again Our 9 days in Singapore passed quickly. We really didn’t do much of note except get Ella better (yet another doctor and an... Read Full Entry

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Ogangutans - Singapore Zoo

White Tigers - Singapore Zoo

Ubud Market

Yummy Hot Chocolate, Ubud

Ubud Market

Selling the flowers for making offerings

Ubud Market Seller

Ubud Palace

Tourist Shop Ubud

One of sixteen gazillion tourist shops, all pretty interesting.

Signs at our Alleyway

Our hotel is down a little alleyway; these signs point to the guesthouses down it.

May Reading

Sitting outside our room - it's a great place to read

Monkey Forest Ubud

Monkey Forest is a sacred place with troupes of monkeys everywhere.

Monkey Forest, Ubud

May, Paul, Jordan, Ella

Our first family portrait in Asia! Like our new haircuts?

Lovely Pool

We swim every warm day at this nearby pool at a fancy hotel.

Happy Swimmers

Our Alleyway

Our guethouse is down this alleyway - nice and quiet.

Our Room

Warji Homestay

11th October 2009

Linda
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Thanks for all the info. I love reading about things you are doing. So glad Ella is well. Everyone looks well and happy in the wonderful pictures. Wishing you good health and happiness as you continue your travels! Love, Linda

11th October 2009

Jeanine
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hello
Hello friends! I last wrote on May's facebook page, but thinking that commenting here is better. I read the last entry meaning to come back and comment, but that didn't happen. So glad things are feeling more settled right now and the the travel difficulties have abated and good health has returned. The picture of the lending library was a symbol of rest and happiness. A good book is a good time and it sounds like happy reading is happening. Great to see other pictures and hear about Bali. My only other exposure to Bali was through Eat, Pray, Love. I really appreciate your sharing your experiences so we can go along for the ride. All is well here. Peyton is getting ready for work (at Brueggers, if you have not heard). Walton is sleeping in after "chilling" with friends last night. He is running cross country for a few more weeks (shin splints have healed) and is liking that alot. We are still enjoying living in town. Social and work schedules are much easier to coordinate. I was gone to New York several weeks ago for an excellent retreat with Cynthia Bourgeault. Russ was in Raleigh last weekend for a U2 concert with our good friends the Rainwaters. So, we are having some adventures here and doing well. I'm not seeing much of the Sigsils, but hear that they and life at the farm are good. I think Joyce is settling in nicely. When I have seen the doggies, they are wagging happily. So, we miss you and love hearing about your adventures. If you have not checked out the Walker Wilson's life, their blog is Walker-Wilson.blogspot.com. I am loving keeping up through blogs! Talk to you soon. Love and hugs all around, Jeanine

11th October 2009

Liz Foster
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Thanks, May
I can't tell you how much we enjoy reading your blog, May. We're learning so much and it really fuels my desire for exotic travel. Except for that last entry. That one scared me a little. Love the picture of you and Jordan and the mojitos. Very glad to hear that Ella is feeling better...hope that means that she'll get Patsy to write another blog entry. Take care... Liz

11th October 2009

Marian
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lovely pictures
I'm glad to learn that the Hindus in Bali have offerings as a lovely part of their lives. Sort of like flower and fruit arrangements for the gods. Your rationale of the positive side of bargaining seems right on.

12th October 2009

Louisa Goebel
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education
Your blogs to us are very educational! Thank you! Glad everyone is feeling better. Bargaining can be fun, and your reasoning for it was enlightening! We are just back from a wedding in snowy Colorado! Can't wait to hear again! Love, Louisa and Paul

12th October 2009

Shelly Goebel
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Drink a mojito for me!
We have been thinking of you all often with all the reports of quakes and tsunamis. Thanks for sharing your adventures! We all have a fun time reading about your travels and seeing the beautiful pictures. Love from Memphis!

13th October 2009

Heather Newton
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Offerings
I remember seeing offerings similar to that in Hawaii, wrapped in banana leaves.

15th October 2009

Doris
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What fun!
This is such a wonderful place to visit. I love the shops, the zoos, the library, the resort swimming and your home away from home. I am soo glad Ella has recovered. It is no fun to be sick away from home. Have a grand time and continue to keep us informed. It is such a treat to hear from you and see the wonderful pictures. Brad and I just returned from a cruise up the east coast from Baltimore with 2 stops in Maine, 2 in Canada, and a stop in Boston on the way home. It was great fun but not nearly as interesting as Bali. Love to all, Doris

2nd November 2009

cathy Watts
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I want to be there!
Bali. Wow. It is on my short list. Keep your notes! I do understand that the only more beautiful than the views are the people. Good place to regain your strength. C

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