Bali Rice Fields

fresh growth

Bali is known to many for several things. There are amazing beaches… apparently some of the best in the world to surf. There are amazing Hindu temples to explore and be in awe of, but to me, Bali will always be remembered for the endless hills and valleys of rice fields. In many [...]

Balinese Ice Cream

ice cream bike

ice cream vendor north of ubud

A small town surrounded by endless rice fields may not be the prototypical place to rent a bike and start pedaling around, but that might just be the best way to enjoy the area around Ubud. After about a 3 mile ride north of Ubud, just [...]

Eastern Gray Squirrel

eastern gray squirrel

black eastern gray squirrel

The eastern gray squirrel is native to the eastern and midwestern portions of the United States. Generally gray in color with a white underside, in some urban areas (such as New York City) they can be black. While fair to consider them a pest… ask any dog, squirrels [...]