Hello, I am fortunate to be reltaed to one of the teachers at Green School. A bit more than 1 1/2 years ago, I was blessed to visit Bali, and the Green School Campus. Overwhelming, stunning, lifechanging and powerful. These feelings are still as strong, even though I am not there today. The students are composed of approximately 20% Balinese local students who attend on scholarship from Green School. As you pictured, the bamboo poles that comprise the structure can be carved with whatever you choose. I was pleased to know that the donation was very affordable. It was my pleasure to donate $100 to have a pole of my own . My cousin, who’s son teaches middle level students, have our poles carved right next to each other .very meaningful as we have known each other since childhood. This small price, to carve each donor pole, not ony leaves a lasting memory, but helps a Balinese child go to Green School. All of the children that attend Green School will make a difference in our world, look at the planet differently, with respect. Thank you for your article. It fills me with peaceful, joyous memories .Kathleen.

It really does, doesn’t it, Mark? I find the rituals of funerals all over Indonesia quite fascinating.

Thank you! It is surreal how traditional ritual persists side by side with things like sophisticated Western restaurants in Ubud.

It’s the default formal occasion dress here, bizarrely. With a sash, of course.

Why, thank you… Less disturbing than what happens around the Ganges. But still eye-opening.

I’m surprised you’ve spent so little time in Asia. You must come. It’s addictive, though.