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August 18th 2017

Published: August 18th 2017

Every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better. Every day, in every way, you're getting better and better. So chanted the yoga instructor during shivasana (the time when you lie down at the end of a yoga session) as she clanged on her Tibetan healing bowls. My thought bubble pops: "Oh my god. I'm turning into an Eat, Pray, Love cliche. And I don't even like EPL. Jeff is going to have a f... Read Full Entry

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Siewch

About Me: I am a native of Singapore and a professional expat. Since leaving Singapore in 1994, my life journey has taken me first to Bangkok, then to Manchester UK, and then to the United States - starting with Los Angeles, then Honolulu, then Silver Spring, MD, and then back to Honolulu. I took some time off from work between July 2017 and March 2018 to travel and reflect (check out my Midlife Crisis Flashpacking series). I'm now back in the corporate world with a renewed attitude towards life and work. I plan to take another extended trip ... full info

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Penestanan

Independence Day celebration. This was the lower pole that was climbed by a mostly teenage set.

Penestanan

Independence Day celebration. This was the lower pole that was climbed by a mostly teenage set. Almost to the top.

Penestanan

Independence Day celebration. This was the lower pole that was climbed by a mostly teenage set. Success!

Agung Rai Museum of Art

Artist painting outside the museum. This was an elaborate landscape depicting village life.

Agung Rai Museum of Art

Museum grounds. Since I have failed to catch Farfetch'd so far in Tokyo and Hong Kong, this will have to do for now. I so hope to get this critter when I transit in Tokyo on my way home in about six weeks.

Agung Rai Museum of Art

Museum grounds.

Agung Rai Museum of Art

Temple on the museum grounds.

Blanco Museum

Entrance.

Blanco Museum

Naga at bottom of steps leading to entrance.

Blanco Museum

Offering.

Blanco Museum

Steps leading to Museum.

Blanco Museum

Campuhan Ridge

Temple at beginning of ridge hike.

Campuhan Ridge

The path beside the temple.

Campuhan Ridge

Wood and stone carvings.

Campuhan Ridge

Rice terraces.

Campuhan Ridge

Rice terraces.

Campuhan Ridge

I loved this contraption. The windmill spun when the wind blew and the little bamboo pieces made noise.

Cat Cafe

Meet Momi, one of two kitties who took an immediate shine to me.

18th August 2017

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

EPL
I have to agree a little bit with Jeff on this one :) But hey, whatever works to relax and revive you is all that matters, right? And if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is...case in point, 'singing balls'. I shall say no more :)

19th August 2017

Siewch
Siewch

EPL
The main issue I have with EPL is that it (the film anyway, I can't be arsed to read the book) romanticizes Bali, and Ubud in particular. But yes, I was flirting with EPL territory this week. Good thing I pulled back. My distaste for kitsch usually sets me on the right path even when I stray :-)

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