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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Tag Archives: family life
Birthday Parties in the Kampung and Some Thoughts on the Indonesian Family
Another season of birthdays is here. Sam’s party yesterday started us off. Su is next in three weeks with her 50th, then me almost a month later, Mercedes the next day and then Rebecca about six months later. We no … Continue reading
Up with the Birds: Not My Idea of Paradise
It’s one of those only in Indonesia things. With my wife away in Sumbawa, I’m holding the fort back in Singaraja. This means that I get to do those things that she usually takes care of like cooking and making … Continue reading
More Birthdays in Kampung Bugis
I write a lot of these birthday posts which obviously comes from having a large family. So today is my 62nd birthday and finally I have reached Social Security age; it’s early, but I’m not banking on making it to … Continue reading
The Circus Comes to Singaraja
Singaraja has its own pleasures and delights – the most enjoyable for me is its relatively small size. Its easy to get around for the things that you need or want. The crime rate is low and the weather is … Continue reading
Cooking with the Dr.
My wife is an excellent cook. She has the ability to eat a new dish at a restaurant, and then cook it herself based on just the one tasting. But, over the past twenty years of married life, she’s learned … Continue reading