Bali: Life in full Splendor

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I would like to thank everyone who e-mailed me their support after reading my last blog entry. I came across a quote that pretty much sums it all up, and as a bonus, it's far more eloquent than I could ever write:

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares.
- Henri Nouwen, Out of Solitude

Everyone who has written me lately has proven Nouwen's words, and for that, I am extremely grateful. And while we're on the topic, I'd like to thank everyone for sharing this voyage with me.

This adventure seems to be the result of a cumulation of events, and my experiences with family and friends have obviously played a huge role in me being where I am, doing what I'm doing at this stage in life.

Here are a few photos from Bali. I don't really have any anecdotes to go along with them, so I apologize! Other than cheesy captions, I'll leave it up to your imagination to interpret the splendor of Indonesia. As you'll see, Bali is an island bursting (actually...overflowing) with the colours, textures and sounds of life. It could not have come at a better time.

I would like to once again give photo credit to Cody Reed, a talented photographer who isn't afraid (like I am) to really get into the action to get that memorable shot!

Selamat Minum, (Cheers!)
Clive

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Photos

Warning!
Enter this blog at your own risk!

Shanti, dude!
Actually.. I'm getting mixed signals here, guys.

The Daily Ritual
Laying out a daily offering at every doorway, every driveway, every shrine, and every shop entrance seems to be a part of the Balinese way of life.

Your typical driveway offering
For the gastronomic pleasure of any passing cats, dogs, spirits or Gods.

A Decent Offering
Religious or not, perhaps a daily ritual is the secret to slowing life down, breaking it into its basic elements, and living a more fulfilling existence. Like your morning Timmies double-double.

..and enter the Temple
Slap on a sarong and sash and come right on in. Camera's ready, prepared to flash.

A Time for Play
And one hell of a laundry hangover.

Orthodonist's Nightmare
Deep down inside, he's just a big softy.

Comments

[Cynthia]

Great set of photos!
Hey! Thanks for sharing another great set of photos. Bali looks amazing - I love the colours and the food looks delicious! It's always great to hear from you. We are all thinking about you, wishing you well and we can't wait to hear from you again. Take care and safe travels always!! Cynthia

[josworld]

Nice Pix !
Amazing Photos !...love the rice fields shots !...cheers !... Jo :)

[Graciela]

Lovely photos
Lovely pictures, it´s really a place to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Peter Feltham]

Awesome Picture
Kudo's on the blog... Photo's are amazing... Wow!!!!

[the soul cultivator]

You really have captured Bali beautifully.......your blog made me feel like I was back there. Thank you.

[David]

the kid in the middle
This kid is obviously a metal fan, no confusion here my friend, he is giving you the devil horns!!!

[larry]

temple
the shot of the women in movement entering the temple is exciting...you could do a whole series in that style...you have really captured some great details of this place....thank you.