life in the tropics feed- Birthday Parties in the Kampung and Some Thoughts on the Indonesian Family
- Anthropology and the Definition of Marriage
- Free Online Educational Videos: Retirement Activities for the Independent Learner
- Fishing in Kampung Bugis Bali
- Spring Cleaning in Kampung Bugis, Singaraja
- More on the History of the Bugis in Kampung Bugis
- The History of the Bugis in Kampung Bugis
- Rabbit-proofing Bookcases – More on House Repairs in Bali
- Back to Beautiful in Bali: Time to Paint (more on home repairs in Bali)
- Bad Weather in Bali Continues
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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Bali Weather Problems Continuing
It’s the rainy season, and we expect to have bad weather at this time of the year. Local knowledge says that Chinese New Year always brings the worst weather. This year, at least, that old saying is holding weight. Starting … Continue reading
More on Driving Licenses in Bali
Last month I wrote about my experience renewing my driving license in Bali. It was, as I noted, a pleasant experience. Much more so, in fact, than driving itself usually is. I like driving. As with many teenagers in the … Continue reading
An Indonesian Poem: My First Translation of Indonesian Poetry
I was asked recently by a neighbor and local businessman to translate a poem about aging from Indonesian to English. He gave me the Mandarin version (which didn’t do me any good) and the Indonesian version. My translating has been … Continue reading