sabbatical – Travels With Tricia

A Morning Walk Through Balinese Rice Paddies

A rice farmer in Ubud, Bali cuts rice with a sickle.

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.

Labor Day: A Day in the Life of a Balinese Employee

Serendipitous Moments in Spiritual Bali

The past days have been serendipitous in mystic Bali with moments that seemed as though the perpetually-honored spirits were communing to make our stay incredibly special.

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) northContinue reading “Scenes from Singapore: A Sensational Start to Our Sabbatical”