Silver, Rain and a new home.

I apologize for the lapse in time between posts on occasion, it is usually due to a change in venue for us. The Cadsie and Sheppy show must go on at all costs!

There is a picture of the kids with two local ladies, Made and Putu. The villa we were staying at includes breakfast. After eating, the kids have a ritual to hop down and 'sneak' up on Putu and Made and surprise them with thank yous.

We've moved homes yesterday. Basically last week we we're renting a private home, this week we are living in one of five tree-houses. (not literally, they are just open below and closed above) We then share a common space, pool and whatever else we like with those that live beside us.

We are very much enjoying one family that lives here. John and Sarah are from the UK and are on a trip around the world to 'find a new home.' They've just come from India, which appearantly was a little to hot for them... They have a daughter Alulah, who is the same age as Cadence, and they get along famously. (Other than Alulah's lovely British accent confounds her.) It is also quite fun that we call Cadence 'Lulu' and they call Alulah 'Lula.'

I (Jeff) took a silver-smithing class today. It was a wonderful experience. Though I must admit, I regularly had the 'this would be soo much easier with a dremmel tool or a proper vise or a thing-a-ma-jig.' However, though a fairly rookie piece, I'm pretty excited about the craft and may bring some supplies back with me to make more. (If you have to ask how much I'll sell them for...you cant afford them! Just kidding!)

Sadly it rained almost all day today... but otherwise we have been blessed with wonderful weather. Tomorrow we hope to make the long trek to the 'best' textile market in Bali. It is quite a trek to get there, but around here, the trip is often as fun as the destination.