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West Bali National Park

West Bali National Park (Taman Nasional Bali Barat) is a ferry ride away from Labuan Lalang. We left our rental car there at the mercy of … Read More ›

Posted on February 28, 2017July 4, 2019
homeschool, travels

But what about socialization? (Sarcasm ahead)

It’s clear that these homeschooled kids don’t know how to relate to other children. Especially children from other cultures. How are they going to make … Read More ›

Posted on February 12, 2017July 31, 2023
homeschool, travels

Homeschooling while traveling

I was talking to a Taiwanese-Australian mom at the pool recently. When she heard how long we were in Bali, she asked what we did … Read More ›

Posted on February 10, 2017July 31, 2023
travels

Tabanan and Balian Beach

Observing wildlife amongst the lily pads. Tabanan After Tanah Lot, we wound our way through more hair-raising roads north. The Tabanan area has many rice fields, the … Read More ›

Posted on February 5, 2017July 1, 2019
travels

Tanah Lot and Alas Kedaton

Tanah Lot is one of the most visited temples in Bali, as the small temple can only be accessed at low tide. Tourists poured through … Read More ›

Posted on February 1, 2017July 1, 2019
travels

Getting around Bali, initial thoughts

Kuta horse statues Balinese people love to ask where you are from–they get so many visitors, it’s an understandable question. And being Asian-Americans, we are … Read More ›

Posted on January 27, 2017July 31, 2023
travels

Selamat pagi!

Good morning from Bali, Indonesia! We have been planning this trip since we got back from our cruise. For the last eight months, Tig learning … Read More ›

Posted on January 25, 2017July 4, 2019
family life

Welcome 2017!

We hope our friends and family enjoyed their holiday season, whatever your persuasion. We enjoyed having our Solstice tree. Our wood stove has been working … Read More ›

Posted on January 2, 2017July 4, 2019
creative

Sewing a bit here and there

Since we got back from our trip, I’ve been working on a few projects here and there. I’m not a prolific sewer, but when inspiration … Read More ›

Posted on December 21, 2016July 31, 2023
remuddling

Remuddling: bathroom recap and reveal

Well, this has been two years in the making (minus a six-month break for our sophomore cruise), but it’s finally here. Our long-awaited bathroom. But … Read More ›

Posted on December 12, 2016July 31, 2023

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We are a family of four, living the good life on the New England coast. You can often find us remuddling our house, tending our garden, taking road trips in our Sprinter van, and plotting other adventures. We completed two cruises on our sailboat, sv Wildest Dream, in 2013 and 2016.

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