WOW that carved painted doorway was absolutely sensational. I'm always photographing doorways in Bali. Love the family compounds. We could all benefit from this housing mindset to live. Thanks for your daily vignettes of life in Bali, it's my only cheeky 10 mins on YT each day. 😊 🙏
Hey Sandie. i think it was yourself who mentioned previously your love of ornate doorways, and while we may be the only two...isn't that a great doorway to be looking at everyday in your home!? And yes, there's a lot to be said about the style of living in Bali....and their doorways. :)
It's great that artists, wood and stone carvers are so accessible in Bali. Many workshops right on the roadside as you ride around the villages. I often stop and watch them for a while especially the wood carvers. Everything here is cottage industry. Another insightful video.
I think that's something people don't fully appreciate - that you can walk into many studios, homes, or workshops and the artist or carver will happily chat about life and everything with you.
Thank you so much for your vlogs. I have been trying to learn indonesian for a few years but have never been game enough to try it. Watching you has given me the confidence to have a go. P.s I have loved watching your confidence grow and your language skills expanding. Great job. Keep up the good work😊😊
I don't live in Bali but I've been living in Jakarta for over 30 years. In the old days before online services, one had to use angkot (small mini buses) a bit smaller than the one you got on. I always wondered what people would say back home if they could see how I lived. It was fun. Hot, sweaty and often took a long time as they stopped to wait for passengers. Indonesian is not an easy language to speak well. People who say it is, don't understand the nuances, tones and hidden meanings. Travelling around Jakarta on those angkots was a lesson in culture, language, patience and community. I bet if I said "minal" (a saying often called by public transport drivers & conductors) most foreigners would have no idea what I'm saying. Most Indonesians older than 20 would know immediately. 😂. Keep practising your Indonesian. It is the only way to really integrate into the community. Be aware though, Indonesian is not the Balinese peoples first language. Keep up the good work.
Hi Wayne. That door blew me away. It was beautiful. I would love to know if it was made from teak (kayu jati) or something else. Teak is an increasingly rare commodity; people pinch it from the forest, and the fines are quite severe.
@fiascodagama1 thank you. If you would like to meet us , we would love to walk around with you. Will take you for coffee. It has been a lovely day. I'm loving it. No worries if you can't. 😀
Love the standard intro every day Wayne. Ahhhhh the dodgy banana seller let's call her tukang pisang! Your word of the day in honour of her is busuk = rotten. When you saw that dodgy banana you could reply busuk itu = that's rotten.
Selemat Malam, Wayne, good advice about "gut paralyzers" & antibiotic, "Flagyl" but aren't these available at the pharmacy in Indonesia? I take probiotics if I remember or eat banyak yogurt. Jangan lupa, sunscreen, mosquito repellant & wound care. Dengue fever is very real in Bali.P.S. Can a foreigner buy private health insurance in Bali? Travel insurance for oldies is so pricey in the US. Does your Australian insurance cover you in Bali?👩⚕
Hey Liz. yes, I guess these things are available in Indonesia as well but I'm a forgetful type and stepping onto a bus and realizing I've forgotten to buy some makes me include their purchase in my "just before leaving" Australia routine. Having had dengue myself I wholeheartedly agree with taking precautions against being bitten by too many mosquitos. Thanks, Liz.
"Angkut" (literally transport) was a generic term way back when, - everything from becak (a sort of bicycle rickshaw, not sure they were used in Bali) which was omnipresent in Jakarta and other big cities in Java until they got pushed out in the mid-seventies, bemo (becak motor, a threewheeler a bit like a tuktuk that would go wherever you paid them to), Opelet (8 or 10 seat van conversion mostly used in suburban areas, often still with European steering with very scary results), taxis of course ranging from posh Bluebirds (mostly Holden or Toyota) to reviled Ratax (colloquially known as rattraps, could be anything) and Bis (mostly Indian, Chinese and Japanese). There may have been others I've forgotten. The city buses used to be rented by the day by a crew of two or three, completely unregulated, and there would be fights between rival crews over which one could pick up passengers from a given stop. Terrifying - in one particularly awful incident, two buses raced down Jl. Thamrin, the main drag in Jakarta, and mowed down a large number of people waiting at a stop. (Wouldn't happen now, especially in Kuta or Canggu where the traffic mostly manages a snail's pace.)
Hi Wayne , great content mate ,I am like yourself ,looking to retire in about a year or so to bali , I am also using your vlogs to improve my own use of bahasa , currently doing a babbal online course as well . I guess my first trip to bali was in 1990 for honeymoon , probably should have stayed and sent ex wife home lol. keep up the vlogs , coming to bali for xmas as usual 24th to 8th jan , in kuta , sanur, kuta again so would love to have a coffee together , will come up to ubud on my scooter for lunch if you have spare time . been to bali maybe 20 times myself , looking to travel through asia by motorbike in retirement ??
Hi Malcolm, and thanks. Always happy to catch up for a coffee. Sundays are best for me as it's my day off. You can email me at fiascodagama@outlook.com cheers.
I have to confess I've never had Peter Russel Clarke comparison before but I'll gladly take it. That's a name I haven't heard in a long time.Thanks Michael.
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WOW that carved painted doorway was absolutely sensational. I'm always photographing doorways in Bali. Love the family compounds. We could all benefit from this housing mindset to live. Thanks for your daily vignettes of life in Bali, it's my only cheeky 10 mins on YT each day. 😊 🙏
Hey Sandie. i think it was yourself who mentioned previously your love of ornate doorways, and while we may be the only two...isn't that a great doorway to be looking at everyday in your home!? And yes, there's a lot to be said about the style of living in Bali....and their doorways. :)
It's great that artists, wood and stone carvers are so accessible in Bali. Many workshops right on the roadside as you ride around the villages. I often stop and watch them for a while especially the wood carvers. Everything here is cottage industry. Another insightful video.
I think that's something people don't fully appreciate - that you can walk into many studios, homes, or workshops and the artist or carver will happily chat about life and everything with you.
Thank you so much for your vlogs. I have been trying to learn indonesian for a few years but have never been game enough to try it. Watching you has given me the confidence to have a go. P.s I have loved watching your confidence grow and your language skills expanding. Great job. Keep up the good work😊😊
Thanks, John. Good luck out there and have a laugh with everyone. It gets easier the more you do it. Cheers.
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Yes, that doorway is fantastic. I also would like to know what type of wood is used, or does it vary?
Nice little tips on Bali Belly too, Thanks Mate👍
Hi Ian. I must remember to ask about the wood. Cheers
Informative as usual, thank you so much 🙏
Hey, Enlightenment. Thanks for dropping by as always. Cheers.
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I don't live in Bali but I've been living in Jakarta for over 30 years. In the old days before online services, one had to use angkot (small mini buses) a bit smaller than the one you got on. I always wondered what people would say back home if they could see how I lived. It was fun. Hot, sweaty and often took a long time as they stopped to wait for passengers. Indonesian is not an easy language to speak well. People who say it is, don't understand the nuances, tones and hidden meanings. Travelling around Jakarta on those angkots was a lesson in culture, language, patience and community. I bet if I said "minal" (a saying often called by public transport drivers & conductors) most foreigners would have no idea what I'm saying. Most Indonesians older than 20 would know immediately. 😂. Keep practising your Indonesian. It is the only way to really integrate into the community. Be aware though, Indonesian is not the Balinese peoples first language. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Dale. Taking the angkots every day is definitely immersing yourself in it all. Cheers.
Hi Wayne. That door blew me away. It was beautiful. I would love to know if it was made from teak (kayu jati) or something else. Teak is an increasingly rare commodity; people pinch it from the forest, and the fines are quite severe.
Truly a magnificent piece wasn't it, Ed? i'll ask Made next time if I remember and find out what type of wood it is. Thanks.
Enjoyed this one. Just arrived in ubud goingvto explore today 😀
Hi Helen. How exciting that you've just arrived, particularly with the place looking so magnificent. have a great day out there soaking it up!
@fiascodagama1 thank you for replying it is certainly magnificent place. Where we are staying is so peaceful 😄
@@helenvolrath2778 I hope you have a great stay. ;)
@fiascodagama1 thank you. If you would like to meet us , we would love to walk around with you. Will take you for coffee. It has been a lovely day. I'm loving it. No worries if you can't. 😀
@@helenvolrath2778 Email me at fiascodagama@outlook.com if you like. More than happy to meet for a coffee and a catch up, Helen.
Love the standard intro every day Wayne. Ahhhhh the dodgy banana seller let's call her tukang pisang! Your word of the day in honour of her is busuk = rotten. When you saw that dodgy banana you could reply busuk itu = that's rotten.
Thanks Daniel. The standard intro means a little bet less thinking which is always welcome. Appreciate the ongoing language tuition. Cheers
I like your daily vlog in bali.. Mr wayne..
And you speak lndonesia language so well too
Thank you, wibiwong. My bahasa Indonesia is still very bad but hopefully it will get better. Thank you for saying hi.
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Thanks for the content, always look forward to it. The artist referenced is Jean-Michel not Jean-Claude. Take care
Did I say Jean Claude? Just one more gaff to add to the list. Thanks John.
Selemat Malam, Wayne, good advice about "gut paralyzers" & antibiotic, "Flagyl" but aren't these available at the pharmacy in Indonesia? I take probiotics if I remember or eat banyak yogurt. Jangan lupa, sunscreen, mosquito repellant & wound care. Dengue fever is very real in Bali.P.S. Can a foreigner buy private health insurance in Bali? Travel insurance for oldies is so pricey in the US. Does your Australian insurance cover you in Bali?👩⚕
Hey Liz. yes, I guess these things are available in Indonesia as well but I'm a forgetful type and stepping onto a bus and realizing I've forgotten to buy some makes me include their purchase in my "just before leaving" Australia routine. Having had dengue myself I wholeheartedly agree with taking precautions against being bitten by too many mosquitos. Thanks, Liz.
"Angkut" (literally transport) was a generic term way back when, - everything from becak (a sort of bicycle rickshaw, not sure they were used in Bali) which was omnipresent in Jakarta and other big cities in Java until they got pushed out in the mid-seventies, bemo (becak motor, a threewheeler a bit like a tuktuk that would go wherever you paid them to), Opelet (8 or 10 seat van conversion mostly used in suburban areas, often still with European steering with very scary results), taxis of course ranging from posh Bluebirds (mostly Holden or Toyota) to reviled Ratax (colloquially known as rattraps, could be anything) and Bis (mostly Indian, Chinese and Japanese). There may have been others I've forgotten. The city buses used to be rented by the day by a crew of two or three, completely unregulated, and there would be fights between rival crews over which one could pick up passengers from a given stop. Terrifying - in one particularly awful incident, two buses raced down Jl. Thamrin, the main drag in Jakarta, and mowed down a large number of people waiting at a stop. (Wouldn't happen now, especially in Kuta or Canggu where the traffic mostly manages a snail's pace.)
You're a veritable encyclopedia on all things Indonesian it seems, kmcg. Have you considered starting a UA-camr channel? :) Thanks for your input.
Hi Wayne , great content mate ,I am like yourself ,looking to retire in about a year or so to bali , I am also using your vlogs to improve my own use of bahasa , currently doing a babbal online course as well . I guess my first trip to bali was in 1990 for honeymoon , probably should have stayed and sent ex wife home lol. keep up the vlogs , coming to bali for xmas as usual 24th to 8th jan , in kuta , sanur, kuta again so would love to have a coffee together , will come up to ubud on my scooter for lunch if you have spare time . been to bali maybe 20 times myself , looking to travel through asia by motorbike in retirement ??
Hi Malcolm, and thanks. Always happy to catch up for a coffee. Sundays are best for me as it's my day off. You can email me at fiascodagama@outlook.com cheers.
Can you please say “where’s the cheese” in one of your videos. My wife and I get Peter Russell Clarke vibes. We really enjoy your videos!!!
I have to confess I've never had Peter Russel Clarke comparison before but I'll gladly take it. That's a name I haven't heard in a long time.Thanks Michael.
😂you asked the bus driver -kenapa pergi 😂 but caption said What time you going😂😂😂
Oh, ok, thanks. I'm getting used to making a lot of mistakes. Ha!
I thought you were leaving Indonesia🤔
Hi Manu John. As mentioned in that video I was leaving in a little over a week. Cheers.
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Hi Wayne,
Does the artist live in Jl Sir Wedari ?
HI wtaylor. Yes, on Jl Sri Wedari.
@@fiascodagama1 I thought so, I go to chez Monique, silver class in that street.
@@wtaylor630 Oh, nice. It must be fun to make your own jewelry.