The Royal Cremation Procession from the Palace to the Cemetary

This was a distance of two to three kilometres. The nine story tower, twenty seven metres tall, and the massive cow that would eventually hold the body of the deceased when cremated, were carried entirely on the shoulders of nine villages for the entire distance. Each village is represented by one tower.

Appreciating the Little Things in Ubud, Culture of Calmness and Community

April 17th 2018
What we most appreciate about living in Ubud is best summarized in all the little things we experience daily. The early morning rooster wake up calls, followed by the daily sing song “Selamat Pagi / Good Morning“ greeting of the hotel staff as they arrive with our hot water thermos. Early morning laps in the pool. Morning yoga practice overlooking the rice paddies and coconut palm trees. Laugh ... read more

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more

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