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Since we started coming to Bali a few years ago I have tried to see the entire island and all it has to offer.  Between the temples, rice terraces, beaches, mountains, lakes, trails and great food, I have barely scratched the surface.  Slowly but surely I am getting around to everything.  I kept hearing about…

Since we arrived in Bali, every week or so Midori will say, “you should start writing your blog.”  I always nod in agreement and let her know that it is all up here, pointing knowingly at my noggin.  Knowing that my noggin is empty except for random thoughts and ideas that float by every now…

What in the world is a “Traveling Jiichan?  Well, that would be me.  Basically it means Traveling Grandpa.  You see, in Japan, grandkids call their grandparents Jiichan (grandpa) and Baachan (grandma).  Since the most beautiful granddaughter in the world, Violet, is one-quarter Japanese, thanks to her baachan, Midori, who also happens to be my spouse…