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: retirement
Snorkeling and a New Kitas in Singaraja
It has been a long time since I last went snorkeling. Months. Probably close to a year. I’m not sure why it’s been that long – partly the weather, partly health issues, partly just being lazy I guess. But, yesterday, … 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
Water is the Reason I Live in Bali
I’ve written several posts on why I love Bali and what’s wrong with Bali, but when it comes down to it the reason I love living here all comes down to water – more specifically the Bali Sea. I would … Continue reading
Around the Web: A 21st Century Alternative to TV for Retirement
OK, it’s a long title for this post, but it fits with the topic for today. Sometimes I just don’t feel like doing much of anything once my daily chores are done. My father and grandfather’s generation would watch TV … Continue reading
End of School Break: The Wheel Keeps Turning or The Realities of Retirement
My eldest daughter left a few days ago to continue her nursing studies in Yogyakarta. When we were saying our goodbyes as she left for the airport, I had a flashback to 1999 when I was leaving Bali, after a … Continue reading