Remote and Raw
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Two Australians embracing a life of voluntary simplicity; a barefoot existence, surf, sun and sand, beneath the coconuts in a remote Indonesian village. Founding members of a small expat community populated predominately by middle aged Australian male surfers. We are the outlying youngsters. Fruit loving vegans with a commitment to maintaining vibrant health, we love the tropical outdoor life, eschew stress and practice mindfulness. We are deliberately childfree, and value the freedom it affords. Professionally, I am a photographer, wordsmith and creative dabbler, and my husband is an architect, artist and aquaman. We built our own home and lived for many years without running water or electricity. Life is now very comfortable, and our beach shack a haven for living an authentic life. I hope you enjoy the words and pictures shared on my blog and invite any questions or comments.
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First rain
Posted on 27/11/2012
It is a long torrid season far east of the Wallace Line. The last rain was on the 21st May, and six months later the land is harsh, thirsty and exposed. The humidity soared through...
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Family portraits
Posted on 27/11/2012
We've left our baby Sumba in the hands of local neighbours for the wet season, and do not like to entertain the idea that he may end up as Christmas lunch. We made it very clear he was...
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Goat kindy
Posted on 14/11/2012
Walking the goat what kind of creature are you? my twin playmates showing me what goats like to eat my first greens ; six new messages You might have thought this blog was about surf and...
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Lontar spa part 2
Posted on 10/11/2012
Sascha, the Lontar spa founder, with Hildi The day spa experience isn't only for women, as these photos illustrate. After a long session in the surf, the boys are partial to a massage,...
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Lontar spa part 1
Posted on 07/11/2012
A tickle of luxury has arrived on the island this season, with the opening of the Lontar Spa at the resort. The building was designed by Tom McArchitect and the interiors styled by the...
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For god's sake
Posted on 05/11/2012
The church bell (a length of metal pipe hanging from a tree) started ringing at 5am, calling all able bodies to help with the task of pouring a suspended slab for the new church. Here was a...
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Tea on the beach
Posted on 30/10/2012
It is 35 in the shade and humidity is pushing my tolerance levels, however as the British Raj demonstrated, that is no reason to pack away the teapot. With the kitchen only metres from the...
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Birthday adventure
Posted on 27/10/2012
Just the two of us on a borrowed motorbike. Bathers, sunnies, long sleeved shirts. A loaf of camp oven bread, salad and art supplies in the backpack. Over the newly graded road to our...
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Thirty something
Posted on 26/10/2012
It's my birthday week. Hip hip hooray. I am very partial to a bit of birthday action, and refuse to accept that it can't be as exciting as it was when I was seven - perhaps not...
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I have traveled to Timor before and called it the Bay of Pigs you can guess why lol. but would love to return especially if you can share some knowledge of the surroundings there you have found.Be great to chat with your husband I love architecture as well especially using waste products to construct houses for the poor.
Maybe you can also check us out at ECOlure.com especially if you like raw living anyway keep up the good work.
Regards
Peter