I found Bali completely overwhelming for the first week of our trip. We walked the precarious footpaths of Ubud most days, stopping for fresh juice every now and then. In the past five years this [...]
paper-like marigolds; delightful decoration Living a less-distracted life: when you live out of a suitcase for a month, without the distraction of work, homelife, school and to-dos, you soon [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: afternoon siesta with his beloved Dad Poet: renaissance girl (in her printebebe smock that was an absolute godsend [...]
For the past three-and-a-half weeks I have lived in the same five outfits – simple pieces with the right amount of just-pulled-from-the-suitcase crease. Light cotton has been a necessity; [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: waiting patiently for his favourite Bali drink – strawberry juice! Poet: she has taken full advantage of no [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: in the bungalow, looking older and wiser (he turns 6 tomorrow) Poet: early morning on the edge of the rice field [...]
After six days in Ubud we travelled two hours north-west into the rainforest of Central Bali. We spent three days in an open bungalow crafted from bamboo and teak where orchids sprouted from the [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: early morning on the streets of Ubud. Poet: she will climb every set of steps, no caution in this land of uneven [...]
Spring is all light and colour but there’s still pockets of shade that create beautiful contrast. / wisteria that grows along our street; delicate and sprawling and willowy / a rosy cheeked [...]
Poet’s pretty collection of holiday essentials Carry a lighter load.Whilst I revel in simplicity in the home I’m afraid to admit that when I’m travelling I’m an [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: long hair and exhaustion signals the end of term (he’s waiting for his lift to the school disco) Poet: her [...]
sweet peas with the richest scent from mama + popa’s garden (they’ve grown particularly well next to coriander) / starting to put a few things aside for Bali (including lovely gifts [...]
