Was I ready for China again? Would China part 2 be ok? Well, I was charged double by the taxi from the airport and checking into my hotel took about an hour where I had to use mime, play Pictionary and use a translation app. Continue reading
I loved Ubud so much that I decided to come back after my trip to Australia. I felt there was unfinished business for me here. I love the pace, the food is cheap and utterly delicious, the locals are sweet and the foreigners are unconventional. It has been interesting to see how I have perceived Ubud this second time round. First time so much time was spent just walking around and exploring, discovering new yoga studios, cafes, restaurants and massage salons. Second time I was able to notice the details. Continue reading
I have trust issues and my kids will vouch for the fact that I am always scared bad things are going to happen. If I could, I would wrap myself and those I love in a roll of cotton wool and keep us always safe. Continue reading
Times I Thought I Was in a Loony Bin: Impossible to Count
This trip is multi-layered, like peeling an onion. I want to do things I love, things that take me out of my comfort zone and a few things that are totally wacky. Recently I heard about the Shaking Ashram in Bali. Intrigued after a 3 minute conversation, I checked online and booked the minimum required stay of 5 days. Continue reading
The time has come to leave Thailand and to make a record of the things that have struck me the most. For one the number of bridal shops, they seem to be everywhere…how loud Chiang Mai frogs are, how nobody bats an eyelid at boys wearing make-up and how maps are not to scale and will randomly omit streets. Continue reading
