Since Bali is about 83% Hinduism, we knew we would experience different religious customs than from other countries such as Roman catholic churches and Muslim Mosques. We have noticed some rituals that we thought were just everyday things and others that were (what we thought) as odd and we knew they had to be a part … More Prayer flags, religious offerings

Walks on the beach, taking dips in the pool and eating some amazing meals pretty much sums up what we have been up to. The more we walk, the more plastic we see washed up on the beach. It’s so sad to see and helps us understand more what those advocating in America are fighting … More Walks on the beach, high temperatures!

Charlie Lake Allen Yesterday, in Texas, tornadoes were wreaking havoc all around as our granddaughter checked into the maternity ward in North Texas. As snow fell to the ground, our granddaughter Kristina had her first child, a girl, weighing 7 lbs 11 oz.,  January 11th at 4:56 am. Her name is Charlie Lake. We are … More We have a new baby! Expenses updated!

Frangipani bush We spent some time looking at all the different flowers around the area and found some really nice tropical ones and while researching the flower types online, we found some more information that may be interesting. Bali is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The provincial capital, … More Bali Religion and flowers

Reflection from the Infinity pool We haven’t been disappointed in Bali so far. There are a few things we are having to learn to live with such as an invasion of ants and bugs. Mosquito’s aren’t too bad as long as we close the doors and windows just before dark when they start swarming. It … More Bali Indonesia