Friday, 20 August 2010

Pilgrimage: "A long journey or search of great moral significance."

So now Dave and I *really* won't ever be the same again. We both feel it and we both know it. We're planning when we can come back - I can't wait to show the boys.
Bali is more than anything I could have imagined - and I imagine big, you know.

Here's an inkling of what it's like:











Our last day is tomorrow ... I'm planning a visit to the orphanage. To take toys and food, especially bread and fruit. I can't just come here and take and leave - the Balinese people are so friendly and warm. And poor. And grateful. It makes me grateful that they're grateful, and so on.

Back in America, I would tell people I was going to Bali and they were all like, OMG BALI and I ppffffffffttttttted at them because it's no big deal for an Aussie to come here, it's so cheap to travel.

And now I'm all OMG BALI!!!!!

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PS Leigh, Linda, Mum, Jim, Cam ..... we're all coming together. I mean it. Yes Cam that means you, you can have your own villa so we don't all annoy you with our manic sisterly ways but secretly you LOVE IT.

9 comments:

  1. OMG Bali! It looks fantastic - and it must be very moving...

    I hope you enjoy your return family trip.

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  2. Glad to hear that you're enjoying it.

    Personally, no interest whatsoever of ever visiting, never have done though.

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  3. I am transported by your pictures -- I truly believe that there are things trying to change us if we pay attention.

    Unfortunately I'm usually pre-occupied with why my pantry is so disorganized and wondering if there's a speck of chocolate I can eat and whether its ethical to eat your son's candybar (it is, by the way -- you left it in view of someone you know has a chocolate problem then you must not value your chocolate...)

    I am so happy for you both -- I especially like the first photo -- it made me think of you and Dave standing next to one another just BEING...


    XO

    Love,

    P

    and I think that I'll just invite G and myself along the next time you guys go -- that won't be a problem will it? ;)

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  5. I've been to Indonesia a lot for work. Indonesians are lovely. Lots of Indos in my office and they bring great food in. Got to love it. Such a wonderful place to visit.

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  6. Beautiful! I'm so jealous. And OK, you can hop over to Bali anytime, but I can go to NY anytime. Haha!

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  7. Nothing hotter than a sexy, macho, tattooed guy, with a purse ;)

    (Sorry Dave...couldn't resist--teehee)

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  8. Wow. That looks amazing. I'd love to visit there someday.

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  9. Glad you are having an awesome time!

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