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weather

We try to get to the beach most afternoons so the kids can have a run and we can walk! Back in Australia we lived 30 minutes away from the beach so we didnt really get to it as much as we wanted. Here we are only 5 minutes on the motorbikes so we are making the most of it when the weather is good.

With the monsoon season now there has been some crazy weather. Lots of incredible storms and amazing looking cloud formations mostly in the late afternoon. For the past couple of nights we have been woken from not only the croupy no3 child but also from some intense and very loud thunder and with lightnening luminating our room through the window panes.

Pretty wild actually...(both the storm and the child )!!

Tonight would be a really good night for no3 to sleep through and no storms ......please!

Happy monday to you :)

 

by ochre

 

I absolutely love it when your kids inspire you. Right now my 6 and a 1/2 year old is doing just that with all her drawings!  

Decorating her new bed has started and painting is on the go!

 Sandras tutorial ....very cute, and will be one to try over the weekend.

HAppy weekend to you all... see you next week,

 

 

 

rice

Back in Australia we would buy rice from the local co op, scoop it out of a big container, pay and take it home. I once tried to explain to the 2 eldest kids about how rice was grown in water, on terraces or flat land and the long arduous process from start to finish. 

It is not until now when we see every day in front of us the stages of the rice growing and appreciate it . Its back breaking work, big days and from an observers point of view, a very interesting process especially here. We have seen the many stages, the many colours and right now we are witnessing the time when all the flags, either made from plastic bags or fabric are strung up on bamboo poles and twine as deterrents to the hundreds of birds that descend onto the paddies. Old tin cans are filled with metal objects and are  placed upon poles and the pole pulled by a rope, making a rattling noise to scare away the little blighters eager for a feed.

The noises are constant, the tin cans and the voices of the farmers who carry on with all sorts of catcalls. Even little Art is now immitating them which is an amusement in itself! They dont go home when the rains set in, its not until the day is done, the sun goes down that they ride home on either scooter or push bike and then return before day break to manage the fields again.

rice paddy art  very impressive!

by the sea

A couple of weeks ago we took a trip up north to Amed in search of  a white sand beach. We stumbled across the Good Karma Bungalows (highly reccommend them) and stayed a night. We slept soundly listening to the waves and breathing in the fresh sea air. Even though it rained heavily most of the time it was great to get out of the chaos in town and have our first adventure within the big adventure.

We didn't find the white sands.....maybe next time!!!

There are so many more beautiful places we would like to discover here and hopefully throughout Indonesia too.....many islands, many sights!

new online shop

I am so happy to announce we have launched our new online shop . Something i have been wanting to do for such a long time.

We have Bandit Penguins and Bandit Owls wanted for cuddling! Dapper Foxes and cheeky Luna's in beautiful hand printed and hand dyed fabrics. 

With the excitement of this launch we are offering for a month FREE shipping within Australia. 

Enjoy!!!

hello 2012

2 weeks into the new year and it has been good to us so far. Even with the monsoonal rains there are glimpses of sun and walks on the beach of an afternoon.

Come follow us this year as we introduce new things to the 'udder' collection. Walk on the swaying bridge without fear and have fun....even meditate if it takes your fancy! 

We look forward to having you come along in our new adventure.x

Check out our new online store !!!