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Polly Christensen Karen Davis Seamus McElroy David Metcalf Leif Hope Francesco Ricciardi Eamonn Sadler

ducation is not free on Bali. Although compulsory for the first nine years, many parents cannot afford the overheads that come with sending a child to school, such as book supplies, uniforms and building use, not forgetting additional costs including transportation and food which loom over these struggling parents’ heads. Many are not able to pay these additional fees, which add up, and therefore their children are forced to work, and oftentimes beg, or hawk for money. When the public schooling system lets down its bright-eyed and eager-tolearn young, NGOs step in. In rural areas where children oftentimes cannot even access a school as there are no roads available, foundations such as the East Bali Poverty Project, which we have featured in the past, have made a difference to these children and their families’ lives. The EBPP provide access to hard-to-reach schools by building roads, connecting villagers to aid and clean water, and they also help massively by providing education and sponsorships to these villagers’ children. Residents of these

rural areas were asked by the East Bali Poverty Project what their number one priority was, and their answer was education for their children. In densely populated and touristic areas such as Kuta and Seminyak, we often meet children who beg on the streets, loitering around cafes and restaurants. These children are susceptible to exploitation in horrific and unimaginable ways. Projects such as the Safe Childhoods Foundation have stepped in to help make a positive change to these children’s lives. This issue we feature this foundation, founded and run by Natalia Perry, an inspirational woman—please read Polly Christensen’s article to find out about the fantastic work that they do. We have many other projects, including the Balinese Children’s Education Foundation, Children of Bali, Education Rocks, the International Humanity Foundation Bali and many others who help to make a lasting difference to the children, our future, of Bali. It is wonderful to see so many people care enough to step in and make a transformation when they can see that the government has let its poor families down. All of these NGos will agree on one thing: education for children is the number one priority.

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educating the future

EWA WITH KOPERNIK CO-WORKERS

Kopernik: Serving the Last Mile by Leif Hope

ore than a decade ago, Ewa Wojkowska remembers driving at night in complete darkness through a remote town in East Timor. Located in one of the poorest districts of that new country, the town had no electricity and there was a total lack of any nocturnal activity. “When night fell, the population of 60,000 had very little to do,” she told me on a recent visit to her office near Ubud. “That was the situation up until about two years ago. It would be pitch black. In the last two years we have distributed more than 6,000 solar lights in that community.” Now after dark you’ll see lights all over the place with people socializing, women weaving, people reading and children doing their homework.

that much for an impoverished community, but these simple devices can really make a very tangible improvement in people’s lives. Kopernik has already implemented more than 60 projects in 13 countries, reaching more than 100,000 people. The NGO achieves this by connecting companies manufacturing utilitarian equipment with local organizations working on the ground. In 2012, Kopernik moved into a leafy complex in Sayan, west of Ubud, where they set up a showroom—the first Tech Kiosk

in Indonesia—which sells solar lights and lanterns, fuel-efficient biomass wood stoves, selfadjusting eyeglasses, affordable water filters and many more practical energy-saving, earthsaving, household appliances.

49% of Indonesia’s labour force has graduated only from elementary school

The same drama has been played out in a number of outlying locales throughout Indonesia—from Kalimantan to Papua—where Kopernik, an international NGO that Ewa co-founded in 2010, delivers life-changing technologies to the poor. You may not think that solar lights or water purifiers would mean DESA BAN WATER FILTERS (JANUARY 2013)

Out of a catalogue of about 60 technologies listed on the Kopernik website, these off-theshelf devices have been carefully selected for their suitability in the Indonesian cultural and economic environment.

DESA BAN WATER FILTERS (JANUARY 2013)

Co-founder Ewa Wojkowska has led an adventurous life working to improve the lives of poor families in developing countries across Asia. It was during these formative years with

local grassroots NGOs that Ewa realized that aid groups even with the best of intentions often fail to effectively connect on the ground with the communities that need their help. She quickly learnt that all work has to be grounded in local culture, in local knowledge and in the solid relationships and trust that must be nurtured with members of the community. “If you don’t have these, you get nothing done.” Green Technology in the Classroom Though Bali is more developed than the country’s eastern provinces, there are still areas that are woefully underdeveloped and can benefit tremendously from the technologies that Kopernik distributes. “In Bali, we do a lot of work with schools,” Ewa told me. In 2012, Kopernik initiated an education program in partnership with the large Japanese education company Benesse to introduce fun educational toys to schools. For example, last year joint teams visited a grade school in Ubud to conduct an interactive class on energy and biology. During the presentation the students had the opportunity to test out a range of educational toys such as hand-cranked generators and measuring tapes, designed to get them excited about science and technology. Even though it was a school holiday, about 50 enthusiastic kids showed up. In April of this year, the education team visited another school in Tabanan to introduce microscope technology to a seventh grade science class. The classes were actually led by older students visiting from Surabaya, which worked really well, with both students and teachers eager to learn about the technology. In addition to working with Benessee, Kopernik has introduced Nazava water filters

to Bali schools. This remarkable water filter saves money, makes the water tastes sweeter and is even effective if water contains visible suspended solids. Kopernik partnered with East Bali Poverty Project (EBPP), a non-profit organization that works to empower the communities living in the remote mountain hamlets of Desa Ban, Karangasem, by providing them with access not only to clean water, but also roads, health facilities, electricity and education. Together with EBPP and T-Point, Kopernik has distributed 25 Nazava water filters to six schools in the area, which is only reachable by a narrow roller-coaster rock-strewn dirt track, a two hour drive north of Goa Gajah. Prior to installing the clean water system, children in the small desa around Desa Ban were only able to drink two or three glasses of unboiled water each day. Dehydration was a major problem for these children. After the short class introducing the new technology the children stood in line to test the water filters, elated that their classrooms had their own water filters. Kopernik has also partnered with Yayasan Bali Sahaja to distribute water filters to 14 schools in Payangan, about half an hour north of Ubud. Families in this underdeveloped district collect their water from local springs because buying clean water is a huge financial burden for many. School children had to spend money every day on bottled water, adding up to significant costs for families. The plastic bottles also produced a lot of waste. The project, which provided 15 Nazava Bening XL water filters, is funded by the Osaka International School Elementary Department in Japan, whose students helped raise US$1,000. As staff members Rara Sekar Larasati and Monica Christy and Christal Setyobudi asked simple questions like: “When do you need to clean the filter candles?” and “How many glasses of water do you need to drink per day?” The children shouted, “Me! Me!” while excitedly waving their hands in the air. Highlighters and pencils were awarded to the students who answered correctly. Based on an Indonesian Statistic Bureau study in 2012, 49% of Indonesia’s labour force has graduated only from elementary school. Kopernik staff member Christal Setyobudi explained, “Children in Indonesia prefer to work straight away out of school with a very low salary. That’s why sparking a child’s passion to learn at school is incredibly important. Based on my experience, improving access to technology in the classroom is a really great way to start.” ■

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choosing the right education Green School Jalan Raya Sibang Kaja, Banjar Saren, Abiansemal, north Denpasar, 80352, Indonesia Ph.: +62 361 469 875 Web: www.greenschool.org

Educating Rita by Seamus McElroy

hat do expatriate parents in Indonesia spend most money on?

Educating their children. Educating your child through school and University will cost the average expatriate parent between USD 200,000–500,000 by the time your child is 21. And there is no guarantee that your child will benefit much by having the difference between these two sums spent on them. The first thing to realize in reviewing the choice of school for your child is the absence of school performance tables for different ages to compare one school against another. International schools, sometimes wrongly referred to as “national plus” schools, occupy a no-man’s land in terms of the official schooling system of the country. For a start, they target children of expatriates; few nationals qualify. Some International schools have Embassy support and tie themselves to the education system of a specific country and so language. Some adopt a specific philosophy of education such as Montessori or Green school. Most adopt a form of the British (includes Australian/ NZ) and its Key Stages 1–4 or International Baccalaureate schooling and examinations systems. The essential difference between these two systems is the number of subjects and so degree of specialization the student needs when 17–18 years of age (grade 12). Advanced or “A” level students usually do three or four subjects, often at Special “AS” level, while International Baccalaureate typically do six. This then ties into the entrance requirements for University education, with a greater degree of specialization needed for entry at many of the top Universities. Where the students do not have the required degree of specialization, they may

be required to do a Foundation Year at University. So parents need to spend a bit more time than they might otherwise do on deciding what school system and individual school is most appropriate to their child’s education and future. The fundamental question, then, is where is best for my child to do their education from the age of 14– 16 (Grades eight–nine) onwards to University? Do I keep them here or send them away? And what type of University and in which country?

Gandhi Memorial International School Jl. Tukad Yeh Penet No. 8A Renon Sumerta, Denpasar Timur, Denpasar Bali, 80234, Ph.: +62 361 239 746 Web: www.gandhibali.org

Canggu Community School Jalan Subak Sari, Banjar Tegal Gundul, Canggu, north Kuta, Bali 80361 Ph.: +62 361 844 6391 Web: www.ccsbali.com

Renon Canggu

Thankfully, the choice of schools in Bali is limited by a few practical considerations.

École internationale Française de Bali

Some questions you need to ask yourself before deciding on the best school for your child. Languages of instruction. There are four choices here— Indonesian, English, Chinese and French. All schools offer one of these languages as the main language of instruction, with the choice normally being between English and Indonesian, but there are also schools which teach predominantly in Chinese and French. Indonesian national schools also offer Balinese. The range of language subjects offered at International schools varies depending upon the size of the school. If your national language is not taught, then you can employ a teacher to provide instruction in this language. Budget. How much can I afford to pay for his/her education over the next years? There are four alternatives open to expatriates for educating their children in Indonesia, each with a different cost structure. International schools range in price from about US$8,000 –16,000 per year, depending upon your child’s age. National plus schools, which are open

to expatriate and Indonesian children alike, are cheaper, in the $4,000–10,000 range. They are entitled to receive part of their funding from the state. The cost at an Indonesian school varies depending upon whether it is a state school or a religious based school, like Catholic or Muslim. Interestingly, Catholic schools are required to teach each of the five national religions and are favoured by many Indonesian families over state schools. And, finally, there is home schooling. Most expatriate parents do not consider the third option. Local Indonesian schooling is available to everyone and is the cheapest costing about USD 1,000 per year at a Catholic school. If you have a mixed Indonesian child, you should seriously consider it at least for a period (two–three years) as your child will fit in linguistically and culturally with other Indonesian children. And most parents would be surprised to find that it offers more subjects than an International school with a concentration on citizenship in the early school years—being a good global citizen. The language of instruction is Indonesian. They must also learn the local language, for kids in Bali this is Balinese. The best time to get them into the local system is no later than the second year, SD 2, or age six-seven years. And be prepared to spend extra on them to get them up to the required level of Indonesian so they can understand what is going on in the classroom. If you don’t do this, the child will likely be required to repeat their first or second year as they adjust to learning the new language. The method of instruction is old fashioned in national Indonesian schools, with the teacher in the front of the class and class sizes of up to forty kids, making discipline and attention more difficult.

Denpasar

76 Jalan Umalas Kauh, Kerobokan, North Kuta, Tabanan, Bali 80117 Ph.#1: +62 361 473 2314 Ph.#2: +62 361 473 2315 Web: www.eifbali.com

Kerobokan

Sanur

Australian International School Jalan Raya Kerobokan, North Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361 Ph.: +62 361 734936 Web: www.ais-indonesia.com

Having said that, the schools give a rounded education in terms of the subjects covered, teaching thirteen subjects, typically including four languages, Indonesian, English, the local language, with many offering Chinese. Science and IT education tend to be weak as they typically lack sufficient facilities and up-to-date software packages. Home schooling is a good schooling system for parents who can devote the time to their children. Most parents balance this with other teachers coming to their home to teach different subjects. There are many advantages to home schooling, but the biggest disadvantage is the time for the parents and the discovery element for the child. Location: distance and time. How far do I want my child to travel every day? Which schools are available to me within a given radius measured in terms of distance and time? For most living in the south of Bali, there are up to five schools that are within a time radius of 30 minutes from where they live. “A School Near You” lists seven of the thirteen International schools by region in south Bali. The schools shown are not a recommendation —just a presentational limit.

All available options should be explored by means of a visit during Open Days. This will allow you to decide what the best school for your child would be within a given radius. The best thing that you can do for your child is to teach them how to learn and to make them responsible for their own learning. There are many ways we learn. Visually, verbally, through discussion, through experimentation or trial and error. Peer pressure is important. Seeing other kids doing something that you want to be able to do yourself. Repetition, too. Redoing something many times, in different ways, until we find the best way. This is the goal of training in sports—to becoming a competitive swimmer or other athlete. Our brains are machines. Using all their parts is the best way to avoid Alzheimer’s. So teaching our children that in the modern world they should expect to continuously learn, teaching good ways for them to learn will be a great asset for them to have. When to spend the most money. The older the child, the more you

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MAP AND POSITIONS FOR SCHOOL LOCATIONS BY AREA OF SOUTH AND CENTRAL BALI

Dyatmika JL. Pucuk, Banjar Tangtu, Kesiman Kertalangu Denpasar, Sanur, Bali 80035, Indonesia Ph.: +62 361 461874 Web: www.dyatmika.org

Bali International School JL. Danau Buyan IV No.15 Sanur–Bali, Indonesia Ph.: +62 361 288 467 Web: www. baliinternationalschool.com

will need to spend. Especially if you send your child abroad to boarding school to prepare them for entrance to University. What is the most important academic score in a child’s life? Their “A” levels or Baccalaureate exams. It determines the quality of the University the young person gets into and the subjects they study there. Some parent’s answers to different questions: How important was (i) method and (ii) system/syllabus in your choice of school? Very important, particularly for High School stage. So having a highly structured and clear method and syllabus were key. A drawback is lack of language choices, other than Indonesian. English language families miss out as they speak one common language at home and school so makes my children think they can’t do other languages. How important was Indonesian language and Indonesian/Balinese culture? Highly important. I want my children to understand and appreciate the

culture and language as we are living in Indonesia. I want them to respect, appreciate and have the knowledge/confidence to easily interact with people of different cultures. How important was cost in considering your choice of school? Cost wasn’t so important. Excellent quality was. Comments from parents on some of the International schools “Australian International School (north Kuta) is a great school. Has a mixed Australian/Indonesian culture. My children really enjoy it.” “Canggu Community School (north Kuta) offers a stable, standard education in line with the curriculum at home for my children’s age plus has a good sense of community—being linked as it is to the Canggu Club allows me work there and to see my children frequently at school and get to know other parents too, in a social setting, which I enjoy.” “Bali International School (Sanur) Fantastic, in every way. What more can I say?” “Dyatmika (Sanur, eastern edge of Denpasar) offers a great education, has a gentle, quiet environment, very strong leadership of the school; but for parents and kids there’s no suitable warung or suitable gathering place nearby.” “Green School - a great experience. It is particularly valuable for children when younger —a once in a lifetime experience to study in open air classrooms, be exposed to highly experiential learning. It has a great sense of community—amazing campus.” ■

Seamus McElroy Seamus McElroy is an environmental consultant and university lecturer based in Bali.

22nd May – 4th June 2013 ◆ BALI EXPAT

making a difference

THE SAFE CHILDHOODS FOUNDATION

Combating Crimes Against Children by Polly Christensen

he Safe Childhoods Foundation considers every childhood to be precious. Their dedicated team provides healthcare and aid packages to those living in absolute poverty across Indonesia. They bring schools directly into the slums for the purpose of teaching kids literacy; maths and life skills and they operate trade and lend schemes to help families break free of the poverty trap. The Foundation is also supporting victims of child trafficking, organ harvesting and paedophilia. According to research, human trafficking is the world’s third most profitable illicit market, worth around 32 billion USD each year. In Indonesia an estimated 100,000 children are trafficked each year. Some are held as child prostitutes for domestic markets, whilst others are destined for the sex tourism industry or sent to ‘buyer’ countries, which include Japan, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. There are very few refuges where victims can receive appropriate therapeutic support. The majority of children in the world today are living in poverty and must therefore cope with a difficult existence; one which requires them to work, care for siblings and tend to the sick. Severe poverty drives people to take desperate measures, in order to meet their most basic needs. The Safe Childhoods Foundation (a registered charity) was founded in 2008 and is committed to the belief that every child is equal and precious. Significant steps can be made to improve quality of life, especially when children are found in abusive situations. “When it comes to children, there is simply no argument to be had. All children require safety and love,” states Founder and Director Natalia Perry. “Safe Childhoods’ aim is to protect vulnerable children from abuse and neglect by providing loving and nurturing care, long term opportunities, and practical solutions across Indonesia without encouraging aid-dependency”.

Making Choices of Their Own One example of this approach is Sacred Childhoods’ Slum School in Denpasar. From midafternoon until the early hours of the morning, children are found begging or selling leather bracelets around Kuta. Many of the same children now attend the Safe Childhoods Slum School, which offers free education as well as

A highly confidential service is offered by the Safe Childhoods for those who wish to report suspects. If you see any suspicious behaviour, please contact the Foundation number on +62 821 4590 7821. Or visit: www. safechildhoods.org

Last month the Safe Childhoods team visited the Sanctuary to see the newly erected Gandok, which will serve as the open living room at the Safe village. A small ceremony took place to honour the special moment. Safe Childhoods anticipate having Phase One of the Sanctuary completed by the end of this year.

Tackling Child Trafficking Natalia and her team have recently turned their attention to the more sinister crimes within Bali and

statistics, human trafficking is the world’s third most profitable illicit market, worth an estimated 32 billion USD per year in 2007. A trafficker in the organized network will approach families and offer the older children jobs. Some families believe their child will be well taken care of and earn enough money to send back home.

medical and social support. They see a world of possibilities and are better equipped to step out of the cycle of begging and make choices of their own. Educating the children is only one part of the challenge. When the school first opened, the children’s parents couldn’t appreciate the value of literacy, as they themselves were illiterate. The promise of an alternative income source got the parents’ attention. The Foundations Sewing Project was created and 28 parents are now making garments and beaded jewellery. They learned basic literacy and maths, and understand how far these new skills can take their children. To support the Sewing Project you can find products in the new charity shop on Jalan Goutama in Ubud (opposite Bar Luna); half of the proceeds go to Safe Childhoods with the hope these children can one day stop begging altogether.

Refuge for Children Safe Childhoods is currently building Southeast Asia's first Safe-Eco-Village for children rescued from the sex industry, trafficking networks and organ traders to house children and offer them 24-hour protection, therapy, and medical care as part of the Protection and After Care arm. The very special refuge will protect and support some of Indonesia's most traumatised children, helping them to recover and preserving their testimonies so that offenders can be held to account. The Sanctuary will help children to regain a sense of psychological and spiritual balance, so they can integrate back into society. The team will make every effort to reunite the child with his/her family offering support in the best possible way.

The sad reality is, once taken from their families, most are forced to become child prostitutes or sold as ‘child brides’. The children are quickly broken down psychologically and suffer regular beatings, torture, and live in squalid conditions with little or no health care. Torture, AIDS and other life threatening diseases kill them before their debt is settled. With numerous brothels in Bali hosting tourists and expats, Safe Childhoods is concerned for children’s safety.

across Indonesia where networks of people are making money out of children’s innocence. To address these concerns, Sacred Childhoods launched Project COCAC: Combating Organised Crimes Against Children, which focuses on combating child trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation or organ removal, and combating the sexual abuse of children. Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring, or receipt of a person for the purpose of exploitation. According to UN

A Better Future Safe Childhoods works closely with local and international Law Enforcement agencies, Ministries, NGOs, Private Sector, and media to support long-term change using four different approaches; Education and Employment; Awareness and Prevention; Information and Advocacy; and Protection with Aftercare. Natalia and her team give presentations throughout Bali to raise awareness on a number of important issues. The fundraising event ‘Kids 4 Kids’ will be held in conjunction with Centre Stage and La Gazette at Cocoon, Seminyak on Saturday 8th of June. This familyfriendly day features a range of musicians, artists and children’s performances. All ticket sales will be donated to Safe Childhoods. ■

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other pastas that are not dry, the process is considerably simpler, although we still use the same specially selected local flours and ingredients. Do you produce other products besides pasta? Fettuccine, fusilli, ravioli, lasagna, cannelloni and other traditional pastas and various sauces are our main products, but we also produce precooked products that are ideal for those with limited space and time. What is special about your food products? All are strictly natural without preservatives and dyes; cooked, packaged and frozen at high temperatures to maintain freshness.

Alberto Remondi: Pasta Maker by Leif Hope

Where are your Alfred Pastas sold? You can find our products in almost all supermarkets in and in some delis in Bali. We also supply five-star hotels, fine restaurants, small cafes, private villas, schools and small boats for tourist excursions. For two years now we have distributed our products in Jakarta, Lombok and Surabaya. Some people even find our pastas in Kalimantan, but honestly I don’t know how!

lberto Remondi was born in Italy in 1963, and grew up in the family home in Rome, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. He started living independently at age 18 when he and a friend moved into their own apartment. By age 28, he had visited almost the whole of Europe - England, France, Austria, Germany, Holland, Yugoslavia, Switzerland, as well as making three trips to Australia. After taking up residence in Bali in 1996, Alberto worked in Lombok and Bali at Novotel Hotel, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, the Hilton and several other four or five star hotels as an agent for a well-known Italian tour operator. From 2002 to 2006 he worked for the clothing company Animale, then managed seven restaurants for the Lotus Enterprises Group. In 2009, Alberto started his own business, Alfred Pasta, the only commercial homemade pasta producers on Bali. What is your educational background? To be honest, I was not the best student in school. I took some professional courses at university, but never found the right field of study to suit my needs. What jobs have you had in your life? My best teacher was the street! When I was 17, I was already working part-time for a small company that produced plastics. From that moment on I have never stopped working. At 22, I opened my first music pub, Jazz Pub, near Saint Peter Basilica at a time when pubs were very popular in Rome. After a few years, at the urging of my family, I decided to work for a government agency. I don’t regret the experience, but I was never cut out for that kind of work. In my

spare time, I was always looking other opportunities in the food and beverage business. When did you first visit Bali? Each time the father of an Italian friend who married an Indonesian woman returned to Italy, he always spoke glowingly of Indonesia and its people. In 1991, I decided to visit this amazing country of which I knew nothing. When I arrived in Bali, I fell in love with the island. From 1991 to 1996, after several visits, I dreamed of moving here, but it was a difficult decision to make.

Finally my mother, seeing my agony, told me to just follow my feelings. Within three weeks I resigned from my government job, bought a ticket and arrived in Bali to begin a new life! How did you get the idea of producing pastas? A few years ago a dear friend of the family Luciano Armezzani came to visit me on holiday. After a few more visits over several years, he convinced his son Carlo to come here on vacation and during one of those holidays, talking about this and that, they decided to make a business investment in Bali. After knocking around some ideas, we came up with making pasta on a commercial basis. Today father and son are my business partners, without whom Alfred Pasta would never have been realized. Why the name “Alfred Pasta”? Alfredo was the chef who started with us and made some of our initial recipes. One night after a few beers Alfredo became Alfred, so why not to call our brand “ALFRED”?

Considering Bali’s big Italian expat population, hasn’t any other Italian ever tried to start a pasta producing business here? Good question! I have heard of some others in the past who have tried but have not gone far. I guess some of the reasons why they were not successful are the same reasons why it has not been easy for us! The licenses weren’t easy to get. We had to import all the production machinery and the dryer from Italy. We learned that the change in temperature and climate affects both the preparation and success of the pasta mixtures. For a whole year we worked on getting the flour and the mixes right before starting actual production. Why are the type of flour used in pasta and the drying method so important? For dry pasta, the flour and method of drying are crucial for maintaining stability during cooking. Even with our imported pasta dryer, which is digitally temperature calibrated, we sometimes don’t achieve the desired results. For raviolis and

Is it practical to make good pasta in the home kitchen? My grandmother often made her own pasta by hand with flour and eggs – those were wonderful times! But by my mother’s generation she was already making homemade pastas less often. The times have changed and people’s needs are different. Now if you don’t have one of those small home pasta-making machines, no one has the time anymore. Which tastes better, boiled pasta or microwaved pasta? 100% boiled and fresh pasta! We do produce precooked lasagna and some other precooked foods that you only need to warm up in a microwave or drop in boiling water. Of course it is not fresh lasagna that comes out from your oven, but taste wise almost the same. Tell me, do your pasta sauces have a secret ingredient? Come on! Secrets are secrets! I can’t make public the secrets of the chef, but I can say that passion and good ingredients are a key part of our success. What is the best way to contact you? My email is director@ busybeefood.org and my office telephone is +62-0361-878-4379. ■

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conservation

A Ray of Hope CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. On the 14th of March, the triennial CITES Conference in Bangkok adopted important measures to protect some species from the overexploitation, including some species of sharks and manta rays. by Francesco Ricciardi

onservationists have marked an important point in their agenda. 176 nations who are member of the CITES (Convention in International Trades of Endangered Species—an international treaty that regulates the world's wildlife trade) decided that the trade of some species of sharks and mantas must be controlled. CITES agreement is based on so-called “Appendices”. Endangered plants and animals are assigned to three different appendices: • Appendix I includes species threatened with extinction. Trade in specimens of these species is permitted only in exceptional circumstances. • Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled in order to avoid utilization incompatible with their survival. • Appendix III contains species that are protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling the trade. Appendix I includes leopards, lions and tigers, plus 293 other species of mammals, 156 birds, 76 reptiles, 15 fish, 194 invertebrates and 301 species of plants (for a full list of species included in the three appendices, visit the CITES website). Even if CITES aims only to regulate trades, the ban or restrictions on trade of endangered animals and plants could have a great impact on the species’ survival. Of course, every country has internal laws and a different degree of enforcement of international

agreements, and at the moment this is the main obstacle to the diffusion of a true international species protection law. For example, to protect their own economic interests, some countries are known to report far less fishing catches than the real ones. It has been recently discovered that China is under-reporting its overseas fishing catch by more than an order of magnitude. Some fish populations are already dramatically low and on the edge of the extinction. This is the case of many species of sharks (whose fins are sold for a very high price in the Asian markets, and many of them originate from Indonesia) and even manta rays, whose gill rakers are becoming very popular in Chinese cuisine. During the last CITES meeting in Bangkok, after a long discussion where some pro-shark fishing countries like China and Japan tried to avoid any ban on sharks and rays trade, five species of sharks and manta rays have been included in the list of Appendix II. The oceanic whitetip (Carcharhinus longimanus), scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrma lewini), great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran), smooth hammerhead shark (Sphyrna zigaena) and the porbeagle shark (Lamna nasus) are harvested in huge numbers for their valuable fins. Mantas (Manta sp.) are slow-growing, large-bodied migratory animals with small, highly fragmented populations. They have among the lowest reproductive rates of any marine animal, with females giving birth to only one pup every two to three years, making them extremely vulnerable to overexploitation. Manta gill plates fetch high prices in international markets and have been traded in significant numbers in recent years. From now on, these creatures will have to be traded with CITES permits and evidence will have to be

provided that they are harvested sustainably and legally. These listings mark a milestone in the involvement of CITES in marine species. The only shadow on this decision is the final annotation: ”The entry into effect of the inclusion of these sharks and rays in CITES Appendix II will be delayed by 18 months to enable Parties to resolve the related technical and administrative issues”. This means that some traders will have plenty of time to fill their warehouse with shark fins and gill rakers, trying to get as much money as they can in the next year and half. Other species have also been declared under protection, like a range of rosewoods and ebonies from Asia, Central America and Madagascar now under regulation by the Convention. Rapidly rising demand for these precious tropical hardwoods has led to serious concerns that unregulated logging is depleting populations of already rare species. Elephants, big cats and rhinoceroses, already listed in Appendix I, are still under pressure from a number of criminal groups involved in international trades. At the end of the meeting, the CITES Secretary-General, John E. Scanlon, said, “This is a big day for CITES and for the world’s wildlife. It takes enormous effort to negotiate treaties and then make them work. The international community has today decided to make best use of this pragmatic and effective agreement to help it along the path to sustainability in our oceans and forests". Let’s see how this agreement will impact Indonesian local fisheries. The main problem will be recognizing the different species of sharks, especially if only fins are traded. Hopefully from now there is a hope that we will be able to keep these wonderful animals around. ■

Francesco Ricciardi Francesco Ricciardi is a freelance photographer and journalist based in Bali. PhD in Marine Biology and diving instructor, he uses his camera to uncover the wonders of Indonesian marine and terrestial wildlife. His website: www.francescoricciardi.com

22nd May – 4th June 2013 ◆ BALI EXPAT

meet the expat

Liat Solomon Meet Liat Solomon. The owner of Zula, Down to Earth, and Earth Café where focus is on creating a better world through pure, organic foods. by Karen Davis

When did you come to Bali originally? The first time I came to Bali was in 1996 to visit. I came as a tourist at the end of all my studies in NYC. I came on holiday and fell in love with Bali and said, “One day I’m going to come back here.” What got you to pursue the benefits of macrobiotics and whole foods? When I returned to NYC my mother became ill. I took care of her during her illness. She died on April Fool’s day, 15 years ago. I began working with cancer groups for breast and ovarian cancers, teaching women a new lifestyle. But I started my wellness education before that when my grandmother was sick. I lost about twelve women in my family to these cancers, all between the ages of 49 and 54. My grandmother was one of the main characters in my script. She was a strong woman with a beautiful character. I was 19 when she died. That’s what really inspired me. So when my mother passed I was already in a huge loft on 5th avenue. I was featured on the first page of the NY Times for the ‘new cuisine in NYC’. Who were your clients? In the early 90’s I made food for Al Pacino, Kevin Costner, David Byrne, even the Dalai Lama. Through the agencies I was hired to go to their homes or yachts and cook. I was a specialty cook. Macrobiotics was completely new at that time. It was the early nineties. So I did gallery openings and special events. There were not many of us doing organic and vegan foods. I remember in NYC back then there were very few health food places.

There were maybe six places; Angelicas and Village Greens in the East Village. Whole Foods was a tiny shop close to Dean and DeLucas in Soho on Prince Street. I was a classical ballet dancer for 25 years. So I started working freelance doing health food shop tours and teaching people how to shop properly, not just off the shelf. Also my mother was a bit of a hippie so I had soy milk early in life. We would march in protests and not eat meat. By the time I was 19 years old I was very into macrobiotics. It was my high. I was really into a healthy lifestyle and changing the world through nutrition. It is about people making peace within themselves at the cellular level. This is the course I follow. What was your formal education in the field of wellness? I opened my first restaurant at the age of 18, and another when I was 19 to 21 years old. When I was 21, the first macrobiotic school opened in NYC. It was originally called Gulliver and then changed to the Institute for Integral Nutrition. The very first year there were only five students. It was an intensive four year course back then. I studied with the best: Mark Kronenburg, Dian Avoli, Mori Snyder, Bill Spear, Herman Aihara, Joshua Rosenthal, Bill Tera, Anne Wigmore and Kushi. At orientation we were asked, “Why are you here?” Everyone said things like change my lifestyle or I want to learn how to eat but for me it was very clear why I was there. “I will change my DNA! I have Eastern European heritage and so many family members were sick with cancers and diabetes. Not me! I will not have that verdict of sick at forty five and dead by fifty four.”

I read recently that Russian scientists have proven that we can change our DNA? Oh yes, for me there is no doubt! At the same time that I was going to NY City College, I wanted to understand more about biology and chemistry. I did my pre-med studies at the same time I studied at The Pacific Institute for Chinese Medicine. For one year I lived in Michio Kushi’s house; I cooked for the family and took care of Evelyn Kushi before she died. Then I became Michio Kushi’s scribe. I learned so much being his scribe, taking notes of his many talks, like an apprentice. No one could understand his notes. I learned about diagnosing people and I developed an intuitive way of diagnosis. The night of his daughter’s birthday, she had died of ovarian cancer; I did something that really touched him. They were into Shintoism and had an altar with a shrine of her with her guitar, her scripts, her photos and flowers. Every day the students knew to put the rice, water and candle there for her spirit. I put the shrine at the head of the table to acknowledge her enduring presence. I made a cake. I really wanted to please him. Everyone around the table got a blessing from him. He would ask what number I was and I replied, “I am 858”. His eyes met mine and he said, “One day you will be a great teacher.” At the time I was not sure I wanted to just be a teacher, but now I know the meaning of what he said. Being a teacher is one of the great ways to give back and share your knowledge. Yes, and it doesn’t have to be a teacher in the traditional sense. That was a time of great learning with true healing masters. I feel honoured to have been able to

'In the early 90’s I made food for Al Pacino, Kevin Costner, David Byrne, even the Dalai Lama.'

spend time gaining the wisdom they so generously shared. I really enjoy spreading my message and that is what my business is about. People can come to your establishments and fill bottles with clean water, no plastic. You have announcements of holistic, healing events. Are you doing any special events right now? Tomorrow I will do a class on macrobiotic food preparation. I do many different classes and am involved in all aspects of the cafes and shops.

Tell me about when you first started out with Zula. Yes, it was very small, only four by four metres and everything was sold for less than cost because there was no way I could charge the actual price to people back then. So many things change. The way it works to this day in my shops is that when I get a better price I pass it on to the customer, so prices fluctuate according to what I get the product for. If I get it cheaper, so does the customer. ■

Karen Davis Chilean born American,Karen Davies is a journalist,artist and art therapist. Formerly a NYC fashion designer,she has been coming to Bali since 1979 and now resides here.

BALI EXPAT ◆ 22nd May– 4th June 2013

faces of bali

Ti Tin The Graceful Dancer by David Metcalf

i Tin loves to dance. Her graceful movements and striking natural beauty combine for an iconic vision of Bali. To watch Balinese dance is to glance into Balinese history and ancient rituals. At the age of six, Ti Tin started dance lessons in her local village, Petemon, in one of the most ancient areas of Bali—Pejeng. Dancing from that age is a big commitment and involves three hours of dance lessons twice a week outside of school hours. It is great to see the traditions being passed down as Ti Tin also teachers six year olds in the local dance school. She performs many dances including the Legong, Rejang Dewa, Puspanjali, Kembang Girang, Margapati and more recently the Sisiya, which is performed as part of the Calonarang, when the bad spirits are invited into the temple during the ceremony. She found this experience "a little scary" as she puts it, as some of her friends have gone into a trance whilst performing. This is something Ti Tin has not experienced, yet.

Having just finished high school her dream is to work on a cruise ship. She is waiting to hear if she is being accepted into Tourism School in Denpasar to make that dream a reality. She still plans to continue dancing at ceremonies and special events, but feels that she will not have enough time once she starts studying. It would seem to me a real shame for someone like her to lose this immense talent to working on a cruise ship, but I guess these are the economic realities of living in Bali today and one of the challenges of preserving one of the strongest aspects of Bali culture. Ti Tin has no desire to perform for tourists commercially however she is always looking for ways to improve her dancing technique. She very much believes in the Balinese concept of divine inspiration or taksu. This can transform a quiet, shy 18-year-old into a dancer of extreme beauty and powerful energy that can mesmerise the audience, as they believe they are dancing as one with the Gods. To witness this as a foreigner is simply unforgettable and a great testimony to the spirit and magic of Bali culture. ■

David Metcalf David Metcalf (Dayak Dave) is a professional photographer who specialises in photography workshop tours and cultural, adventure tours throughout Indonesia. Please visit his website www.davidmetcalfphotography.com and www.facebook.com/indodave.

22nd May – 4th June 2013 ◆ BALI EXPAT

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light entertainment

Education—for Adults Only by Eamonn Sadler

Warning: The following article contains mature subject matter. Reader discretion is advised.

ack at the dawn of human evolution men were simple hunter-gatherers. There was nobody to teach the Cavemen how to hunt and gather, so they learned how to do these things themselves by a healthy and enjoyable system of trial and error. Young men ran about in the fresh air giggling and chucking rocks at tasty-looking animals until they eventually got hungry enough to think of better ways. Of course Cavedads eventually gave Cavekids the benefit of their experience and taught them how to bring down a Tyrannosaurus Rex without becoming snacks themselves, but that was more about saving time and effort than anything else. Cavedad could then sit under a tree and get wasted on fermented fruit while young

Ugh happily went out and bagged dinner. And that’s where the problem started. With the rise of agriculture, the Ugh Junior of ten thousand years ago became the natural labourer, working for Ugh Senior. Frolicking about in the bushes trying to kill dinner became a thing of the past and long hours at the plough became the norm. Hunting and gathering required knowledge and skill, but not a great deal of hard work. Long hours at the plough required a great deal of hard work and not a lot of knowledge and skill. This was perfect, quickly-taught work for Ugh Junior while dad sat under a tree and got wasted on the beer he just invented. This new-fangled agriculture also meant that the clever man built permanent dwellings in which to live while his offspring – and those of other less clever people - tended his crops. This meant that for the first time the cleverer man could accumulate property and therefore wealth

rather than chasing food around the countryside with nothing more than the spear in his hand and the cloth on his loins. Obviously some accumulated more wealth than others and over millennia the majority “have-nots” became increasingly dependent on the minority “haves”, giving the “haves” a great deal of power and forcing the vast majority of people into a life of servitude and obedience. Fast forward to the industrial revolution, and guess who had the financial means and resources to take full advantage of the new technologies? The same people who made their fortunes in the agricultural industry of course. So now armies of adults and children with no other choice went to work for pitiful pay in the squalor of the factories (this remains the very sad case in many developing countries to this day – Indonesia is one of them). This type of work required some reading and writing skills and a minimum of

mathematical ability, so these things were taught as part of the training. But as industrial processes became more automated, fewer children were needed and, now that hunting and gathering was dead, the idea spread that childhood should be a time for learning about the world from the increasing number of knowledgeable scholars (most of them religious). Schools sprang up (mostly run by the church) and geography, science and (versions of) history, etc., joined the curriculum, all made possible by the ability to read and write. Learning, knowledge and qualifications became the requirement for a better job and a better life, and that’s how it stayed until very recently. Today, in the age of modern technology, do our children really need to know about geography, science or history etc? Or do they just need the ability to read and write and the ability to process information, draw conclusions and make decisions? Because if they have all those things and an internet connection (which they now have in their pockets), they

can know everything they need to know as and when they need to know it, and they no longer need to store massive amounts of information in their brains and regurgitate it during examinations. Surely all the information we need is now readily available in “the cloud” and we just need to know how to access and process it. So are we wasting our money on schools and clogging up our kids’ brains with unnecessary information when all we should be doing is teaching our kids how to read and write and Google? After that they could learn the specific skills required for their chosen careers. We could have fully qualified 15 year old architects, doctors and lawyers who just Google the answers for the pub quiz and get off their parents’ pay roll much sooner. It would also be the death of the TV quiz show which is surely reason enough. All I can tell you is I knew nothing about the history of education until two hours ago. Don’t let your kids read this! ■

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BALI EXPAT ◆ 22nd May– 4th June 2013

In conjunction with the Asian Surfing Championships (ASC), Billabong is proud to announce that it will be hosting a 6 Star ASC event at Balangan Beach, Pecatu, Bali, from 4–7 July 2013. Set against a beautiful beach backdrop, Balangan is highly regarded by surfers for its long breaking left handed waves. The event titled after Billabong’s key global campaign, Better in Boardshorts, is a surf event that has been conceived to not just bring Asia’s best surfers together, but also beach lovers to have a good time.

Sports

RACE CATEGORY Full Marathon Half Marathon 10K Children's Sprint

Biznet Bali International Triathlon Sunday, 23 June 2013 Venue: Bali Olympic Distance Race 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run Sprint Distance Triathlon 500m swim, 20km bike, 5km run Team relay for 2-3 athletes 5km Fun Run Pre Race Bike Tour with Balinese Bike Blessing Race day party on the beach Welcome cocktail Party Carbo-Loading Dinner Post-race Sunset Cocktail gathering at Ayana Resort and Spa Games and lucky draws Contact Information: Phone: +62 361 286 283 Email: info@balitriathlon.com Website: www.balitriathlon.com

BII Maybank Bali Marathon 2013 Sunday, 16 June 2013 Venue: Bali BII Maybank Bali Marathon (BMBM) is an annual road race event held in Bali. The race will feature a combination of flat road and rolling hills. Runners will experience Balinese natural life and traditional art performance along the course. RACE DAY Sunday, 16 June 2013

Registration can be made through internet and walk in registration. Registration fee can be seen in the Registration Fee section. Venue for walk-in registration is available in Registration Fee section of our website What you get? All participants will get running shirts and souvenirs from sponsors. All finishers will get finisher medal. All full-marathon finishers will get finisher shirts. RACE KIT COLLECTION Successful participants must collect their race bib number, clothes, timing chips and souvenirs ("Race Kit"), in person or via an authorized person, by presenting the copy of Official Receipt and identity card (as stated in the official receipt), and letter of authorization (if collected by an authorized person). Schedule for the race kit collection is as follows: Friday, 14 June 2013 (2 PM–8 PM) Saturday, 15 June 2013 (9 AM–8PM) Information on the venue for the race kit collection will be available by the end of March 2013. Website: www.balimarathon.com

Current Indonesian, and Asian Surfing Champion, Raditya Rondi says "I think it's so cool Billabong is back on the tour and hosting a contest in Balangan - it's really one of the best left hand waves in Bali!" He adds, "I’m really excited to see how the ASC will grow this year. It’s a step-up for the Asian surf scene, and definitely poses healthy competition amongst us athletes. A prize purse of over 70,000,000 IDR is on the line. And surfers from all over Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, China and Japan and Indonesia) will be competing in this inaugural event. Competition Divisions Mens : 6 Star Womens : 2 Star Masters : 2 Star Longboard : 2 Star The 2013 Billabong Life’s Better in Boardshorts Surf Event is an open competition, and will play an active part in paving the way for the development and professionalism in Asian Pro surfing. ASC members will have priority seeding in the event, but early registrants will have their names at the top of the list for entry. Entries are available at: www. asiansurfingtour.com

July 20–23, Bali Symposium 2013 July 20–23, Bali Singing Festival 2013, Singer and Orchestra. Project: Hymn of Praise from Felix Mendelssohn. July 22–25, Bali International Choir Competition 2013 July 23–26, Bali International Choir Championship 2013 Event Package BS 2013 For individual participants or groups who want to participate in Bali Symposium 2013, the committee provides Event Packages WITHOUT accommodation, and local transportation for USD 170,- per person. This package includes Participation fee : Participation Fee BS-2013. Goody Bag : BS 2013 KIT T-Shirt : 1 per person. * Please see the size of t-shirts according to cm on the application form. The committee does not guarantee the availability of the requested size if the request is sent after 30th April. Meals: 6 meals; 3x Lunch and 3x Dinner. * The committee will not provide meal on the arrival day due consideration for participant comfort on flight delaya, schedule changes, etc. Free Entrance: Opening Concert. Atelier class selected, and the whole Choir Collaborati on Workshop, BS concerts, Gala Concert with Orchestra BICF 2013 / Closing Concert. For more information: Phone #1 : +62 852 408 633 16 Phone #2 : +62 818 096 866 76

it once was a haven for scruffy backpackers, cosmic seekers, artists and bohemians, Ubud is now a hot spot for literati, glitterati, art collectors and connoisseurs. Famous names walk its busy sidewalks every day. Elegant five star hotels and sprawling mansions now stand on its outskirts, overlooking the most prized views in Bali. Nonetheless, Ubud is still popular with backpackers, mystics and all the finest fringe elements of global society. Ubud is not "ruined". Its character is too strong to be destroyed. It still draws people who add something; people who are actively involved in art, nature, anthropology, music, dance, architecture, environmentalism, "alternative modalities," and more. Ticket Price: 2 days Pass : IDR 350.000 Daily Pass : IDR 200.000 Early Bird tickets available from Feb 1, 2013 to May 31, 2013 1 Day : IDR 150.000 Package : IDR 300.000 Tour Package : All Packages price based per person (2 persons minimum, twin or double share) Packages include : 1. 2 nights accommodation 2. 2 days pass ticket festival 3. Daily breakfast at hotel 4. Check in/out from airport to hotel to airport 5. shuttle transport from hotel to venue More info about ticket & tour packages : info@ubudvillagejazzfestival.com www.ubudvillagejazzfestival.com

Workshops

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Festivals

Indonesian Photo Tours Spirit Of Java—Photography Workshop by David Metcalf Photography Fri, 09 Aug 2013–Fri, 16 Aug 2013 Location: Java Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken will be hosting this fantastic photo workshop that will concentrate on the stunning landscapes, history and ancient temples of Central Java. There will be many highlights including learning about night photography as we have gained special permission to photograph Borobudur the world’s largest Buddhist temple at night.

Billabong: 6 Star Asc Event in Bali Thu, 04 Jul 2013 - Sun, 07 Jul 2013 Venue: Balangan—Bali

Bali International Choir Festival Sat, 20 Jul 2013–Fri, 26 Jul 2013 Location: Bali Dear Choral Friends, The second BICF-2013 is scheduled for 20–26 July 2013.

Ubud Village Jazz Festival Fri, 09 Aug 2013–Sat, 10 Aug 2013 Arma Museum Ubud Ubud is a remarkable town in the middle of the island of Bali, Indonesia. For more than a century, it has been the island's preeminent centre for fine arts, dance and music. While

Join us as we discover this ancient site and watch the splendour of nature and the wonderful creation of mankind blend into an exhilarating experience you will never forget. For detailed information please visit www.davidmetcalfphotography.com

22nd May – 4th June 2013 ◆ BALI EXPAT

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Jobs (Available) Looking for a personal ass. in Ubud. Good English, Computer skills, Orangized. stmunroe@gmail.com seeking SPG for shop at Petitenget. Male or Female, Good English. Send cv to verarave2001@hotmail.com Models wanted. Female, missy fashion, age 30-45. Send sample photo, CV to info_ model@yahoo.com . Only short list will be contacted. Looking for : Finance Control, Marketing, General Admin, Admin Project, Telemarketing. Send your CV to : hrd@ hallomic.com. We are your distribution company.

Villa management company offering administrative position, applicant must have accounting background, with good computer skills. good command of English both spoken and written is necessary. Please send application letter and C.V at: info@myvillamanagement.com

Jobs (Looking for Work) Italian living in bali for a long time, experienced in fashion, looking for a job as product manager or similar. multiple languages included bahasa. Energetic, detail oriented please contact 0818 0548 6378

Looking for: Assistant Manager of Sales & Marketing, Customer Service Officer Supervisor, Receptionist, HRD Admin who had in Media Related experience. Female, 22-35 years old, E-mail: hrd@2avb-bali.com

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Villa in Saba looking for a Manager. Specification; fluent in English (spoken/ written), good management skill. Send CV to dayuizm@yahoo.com

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Others Byron Bay Detox Retreats in Bali (June 14th - 21st @Desa Seni) Join Byron Bay Detox Retreats @ Bali’s Desa Seni Resort this June. Wellness retreaters will be nurtured and restored as they stay in the luxurious, eco-friendly resort, for a one-week purification program that promises to bring together naturopathy and Balinese spirituality. It focuses on vegetable juice fasting, yoga, meditation, colonic hydrotherapy and Balinese massage. It will be hosted by Natalie Purcell, of Byron Bay Detox Retreats, who has facilitated the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual cleansing of clients for many years in Byron Bay before expanding to Indonesia. Detox and Feel Clear Light & Energized! Book now, Limited spaces! info@byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au www.byronbaydetoxretreats.com.au Phone: +(61) 458 633 869 For Sale; Canon 500 mm EF USM IS lens with case. Excellent cond 65 juta nego. Canon 1D Mk IIN, recent rebuild, new shutter, very good cond 9.5 juta nego. Please contact 0817 340 474. Kuta Two bicycles hardly used. Polygon Racer with Revoshift 7 gears. Great to keep fit and see the countryside. Just 1.2 million rups or nearest offer for both. Call 08161622332 or email imelda@salajan.com For Sale; 7mm two piece ‘longjohn’ wetsuit. Colour red. Size 14. Like new. 0819 9949 4232.

FOR QUICK SELL , ONLY FOR 10 DAYS NO… MORE…. 45 ARE LAND IN SINGAKERTA UBUD. 5-7 MINUTES TO CENTRAL OF UBUD. Quiet area. 6 mtrs road access. Price around is 300-350 million p are. this land is willing to sell for 250 miilion / are. First come first serve. Some exclusive villa already there.

Lovely Tasting Sun Dried Tomato in pure vegetable oil in 3kg glass jar Rp. 550,000. Pick up in Sanur. Call 081 999 404 749 "A floating double bed ! Ideal for a hotel or very large swimming pool, Extremely strong material blow up in minutes. Very versatile only 7,5 Juta. For a unique item. In Sanur on 081 999 404 749.

BALI EXPAT ◆ 22nd May– 4th June 2013

22nd May – 4th June 2013 ◆ BALI EXPAT