Awake. Eat. Read. Swim. Sit in the sun. Read. Go into town. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Now that’s more like it. This is definitely a welcomed change of pace for this Jakartan. My biggest ambition for the day has been to drive anywhere. The house we’re staying in is situated right on the splendid rice fields just outside of Ubud. The only sounds at night are that of the crickets, frogs, and the occasional falling coconut that’ll scare the crap outtaRead more
Posts tagged: #Bali
Off to Bali!
We’re leaving for Bali in about 6 hours. We’ll be gone for the next 4 weeks (nice long break huh?), but I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to check in and continue to post during our travels. I forgot to mention this before, but if those of you living in Indonesia have a chance, check out the latest issue of Kabar Magazine. The cover photo is one of mine and there’s a 5 page photo essay inside that I wrote.Read more
Bali Bomb Cleric Freed From Jail
Nice to know this f***’er is only a few kilometers from me. Absurd decision-making. Absolutely absurd. From the BBC: “A Muslim cleric convicted over the 2002 nightclub bombings on Indonesian island Bali, which killed 202 people, has been released from prison in Jakarta. Abu Bakar Ba’asyir was found guilty in March 2005 of conspiracy in connection with the bomb plot, but he was cleared of more serious charges. Security experts say the cleric is a founding member of a regionalRead more
Whispers in the Field: Triptych
As I mentioned yesterday, I will be holding a small, casual exhibition at North Jakarta International School. The event will take place from 11am – 3pm and is open to everyone. NJIS is holding an event open to the public, “NJIS Fun Fair”. I will be selling a variety of prints in any size requested with many available for purchase on site. I’d be thrilled to meet any of you guys, whether you leave with some prints or not. 😉Read more
Penchant for Life
A Balinese girl cleanses herself in a ceremonial Hindu temple. It was one of those moments where you feel truly in touch with the vibrance of life. This has been one of my favorite images, and yet I’ve been almost afraid to use it – afraid I can’t possibly convey the way it felt to be there, experiencing this. Like the last sip of wine, you keep it, savoring, holding on to one last taste in hopes of remembrance. IRead more