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October 4th 2010

Published: October 5th 2010

Before I dive into the entry a quick update on where I am. I've temporarily left the beaches (no surf) and am in Ubud. Ubud is in central Bali, on the eastern half. It is a center of tourism and a great base from which to explore the surrounding country. Now on to the meat... I lack the descriptive firepower of Tom Robbins, so I'll use a simple metaphor: Ubud is like a banana. On the surfac... Read Full Entry

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A sliver of the market

Central Ubud.

Outside Ubud's main temple

The tall decorations are from the coconut tree and are here in honor of a famous wedding that took place between an actress and a local prince.

Boo

I'm sure he's a nice guy when he takes off the uniform.

Statue where I was eating breakfast.

Say you want to go to Denpasar...

Which way would you turn? Classic signage that leave the instincts the primary navigator.

Roommate

We're splitting the bill.

5th October 2010

Slocum
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Awesome!
When are you coming back? You are coming back, right?

6th October 2010

anonymous
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Love how you have embraced the culture and essence of the Balinese. Did you whiten your teeth??? Miss you - but appreciate the blogs Mom

7th October 2010

Dan Korpalski
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getting comfortable
Brad, Great to see your latest posting. Sounds like you are starting to get a taste of the culture that would probably evade tourists like us. And I am not referring to your encounter with the local police. It is comforting to see that corruption is not unique to Detroit. Is there a standard scale for buying off the cops? I think you may have over paid. How do you like your new long lens? The pictures are nice! Keep the reports coming. Love, Dad

14th October 2010

Chris Menkemeyer
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no flip flops
it's sloggers for me. flip flops don't make it.

31st October 2010

Rocco Rucinski
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Sounds like paradise!
Brad Sure sounds like you're getting the feel for paradise. It good to know that EL police are not the only ones pulling over people for no reason! Love your descriptions of the culture and experience you're absorbing. Keep them coming. BTW, our Spartans lost their 1st yesterday but are still sitting atop the Big 10. Enjoy the rest of your travels - stay away from the erupting volcanoes! Love Uncle Rocco

31st October 2010

Connor
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Pictures
Brad, Its ur godson Connor i LOVE ur pictures they look like their are taken by a professinal photographer i Miss you come back soon and BE SAFE!!!! Love Connor :)

9th November 2010

Daniel Korpalski
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Green School
Brad, The photo gallery on the Green School website is pretty amazing. It must feel like home with the yurts. I didn't see any pink flamingoes,though. Love, Dad

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