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A Yurt in a Field with a Cow?

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:23:02 +0000

Sounds like a kid’s bedtime story, doesn’t it? Well, that is where you can find us right now. How did we get here, you may ask. Well, here are some catch-up snippets and photos. We got to New Zealand and drove a “transfercar” from Christchurch to Wellington. We got a 4 berth motorhome and paid [...]

Last, Busy days in Bali

Debbie — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:49:38 +0000

The last few days in Bali really sped up. We got to hang with lots of people who were Muslim, Hindu and Christian. We talked about religious practices and history, coffee and sugar, trust and peace, hostels and land, honour and respect. I learned about life in a country where religious divisions are part of [...]

Wedding in Bali

Andrew — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:29:13 +0000

People are so friendly here. We were invited into a wedding that was happening next door. We couldn’t say no. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Irwin Oley on the occasion of their wedding. Irwin is the Reservation Manager for Alila Hotels and Resorts in Bali.

International Aids Awareness Day

Debbie — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:33:40 +0000

Today is International Aids Awareness Day. How did you spend it? We spent it with a group of Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Buddhists to make a statement. Many of us wore T-shirts that said, “I’m peacemaker”. These young people have gone to many “Peace Camps” together and are looking for ways to work together [...]

Thanksgiving in Bali

Debbie — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:02:21 +0000

There are many American and Western holidays that I would never want to duplicate in a new country. That is not true of Thanksgiving. It is a holiday of giving thanks for a good harvest and provision of the last year. It is a moment to stop with friends and family to give thanks. This [...]

Bald Eagle

Debbie — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:44:57 +0000

Our lovely Elizabeth has declared that she doesn’t want to be defined by her long blonde hair. She said she feels like a “walking cliche” at times. She is making a new beginning. Yesterday, Priscilla, her sisters and friends cut her long blonde hair and then shaved her head. She can’t stop smiling. She [...]

Cairo

Andrew — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:41:52 +0000

Now is a great time to come to Egypt. The tourism industry is down 90% at the moment, mainly because of the revolution, which means there is plenty of space and it’s not as crowded. We did the camel rides around the pyramids which, btw, are still there after all those years. From the camel you [...]

Delhi

Debbie — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:37:03 +0000

I tried to wake up every morning by 7 so I can turn on the pump. The water comes into this neighborhood 3 times a day. The first is from 7 to 8. Once I had eyes to see I noticed the water coming down the outside walls of our 4 story cement building and [...]

Last days in Istanbul

Debbie — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:54:24 +0000

Family is now in a couple of different places. It all happened quite quickly as the tickets weren’t booked until the crew came back from Van. Andrew is going through Egypt. He is taking Natasha back to her dad. Lizzy and Abi went with dad for the sheer friendship and fun of it. Not to [...]

Wild camping and holidaying in Cirali, Turkey

admin — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:37:56 +0000

Cirali, right next to the ancient town of Olympos, is simply the best place to wild camp in Turkey. The beach is the nicest in the country and there are free toilets and a water supply. We were parked next to the sand, under huge trees, and it was great! Plenty of other wild campers [...]