Tag: sabbatical
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A Morning Walk Through Balinese Rice Paddies
I love how this morning unfolded. After awakening to a symphony of creatures large and small, Shawn and I set out to explore the rice paddies that surround our Ubud, Bali guest house. Even though it was just after eight o’clock, the rice fields were already twinkling and sizzling under the hot morning sun’s rays.
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Serendipitous Moments in Spiritual Bali
Amid black volcanic rock temples and vibrant flower offerings, Shawn and I experience the warm hospitality of a Balinese family during a ceremony for an infant boy.
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Scenes from Singapore: A Sensational Start to Our Sabbatical
After more than 24 hours in transit via Germany and Dubai and following a most-bumpy approach through the Strait of Malacca, Shawn and I were delighted to touch ground in Singapore this past weekend. This ‘Lion City’ that is home to 5 million, is made up of 63 islands, just 85 miles (137 kilometers) north…
