I have started writing at Change.org and my first piece was just published: The Great Aid Debate: Does Aid Work?
It is great to return to the development field once again.
I look forward to working and learning a whole lot.
The coffee growing part of Bali is about 1 hour from Ubud by car.
We are back in good old Dalian... cold, a little sad but getting back into the swing of things.
That was one awesome vacation!
Still have tons of pictures to put up :)
Situated just over an hour away from Ubud, the Bali Botanical Garden is a gorgeous showcase of plant life.
Continue Reading "At the Bali Botanical Garden and Bedugul Floating Temple"
We went to see a Kecak Dance performance in one of the nearby villages.
The addmission we paid for the Bird Park covered the Rimba Reptile Park as well.
The driver who brought us to our favorite Bali beach yesterday told us that the area has been sold to developers.
When we decided to go to the Bali Bird Park, we had no idea what to expect.
A tip from the owner of a coffee shop we frequent led us to this perfect beach.
Continue Reading "Stumbling on the Perfect Beach - Beaches Around Ubud"
I have to say - after having been to the likes of the Forbidden Palace and the Summer Palace in China, I was pretty underwhelmed by the Ubud Palace.
Buchela has really started to feel like an older brother to his sister.
When we set off to visit Ubud's famed Monkey Forest, I was a bit nervous about the monkeys' behavior.
When have now been in Ubud long enough that we have really developed a list of favorite spots.
Finally, the long awaited moment of reunion has come!
Buchela is ecstatic to see his grandma.
When it rains, it really just pours in Bali.
You either take shelter or you get soaking wet.
