January 1st 2012

Hope everyone had a fantastic New Years. I had a lovely evening and a truly perfect first day of the year. Longer post to come with details tomorrow. For now: Champagne, private bungalow, coffee,  blueberry whole wheat pancakes with caramelized bananas and warm maple syrup for breakfast. Photo-taking. Yoga. Exploring. Tropical rain. Dogs. Dog slobber. An outdoor shower with coconut lime conditioner...... looking onto rice paddies and palm trees..... hearing the rain. This year is going to be amazing ❤ May all your dreams come true ❤

Bali Christmas Poem

Twas the night before Christmas in Bali, and all through the huts, not a creature was stirring, not even the coconuts. The Bintang's were chillin in the fridge, with care, in hopes that St. Buddha would soon be there.

The Aussie's were nestled snug in their beds, while visions of sic swells danced in their heads. Papa in his shorts, and I in my sarong, had just settled down for a hit from the bong ( Hookah )

When out in the palm tree, there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the bamboo shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen frangipani's, gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny Bali deer.

"Now Palm tree! now, Banana leaf! now, Hibiscus and Papaya! On, Mango! On, Pineapple! on, Bamboo and Guava! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL :) ❤ ✦ ✧ ✩ ❤ ✦ ✧ ✩ ❤ ✦ ✧ ✩ ❤ ✦ ✧ ✩