Diamond Head Road

Expect the unexpected…

Going with the flow is an absolute must have attitude on an island like Bali which I often describe as the land of juxtaposition:

Infinite beauty struggling with the ignorance of pollution, breathtaking tranquility along side thousands of motorbikes and an unbelievable commitment to tradition in the midst of an unstoppable construction boom. 

This has been a most memorable year for me: ups and downs like any year coupled with the struggle of raising two children instead of one perfect son and the aftermath of an economy that twisted our arms into making a life altering lifestyle change - a journey that hasn't always been easy but of which I'm grateful for as my year abroad in Europe as a teenager instilled the desire to have an international experience with my own children.

Take my birthday for example - movie night at the jaw dropping Karma Kandara resort where a cliff side lift takes you all the way down the sheer mountain from the restaurant to the beach.

'Date Night' with Tina Fey was on the menu, but upon arrival we were faced with 'Tooth Fairy' starring The Rock - a movie that I wouldn't wish upon my own worst enemy's birthday, but alas…

Vodka martini in hand, fig and proscuitto pizza on the table, best friend of 18 years by my side and "one of our perfect sons" dancing in delight on a sand dune under the tangerine sky made up for the mix up.