Upacara for Villa & Spa

What's an "upacara" (pronounced "oopacharra")? A Balinese Hindu ceremony. On Friday, April 28, an upacara was held for the new spa and the first villa, both of which are almost complete.



The four priests are in front.









A group of offerings.















Here's me in traditional sarong (this one happens to be silk batik) and kebaya (lace blouse) and sash walking between the villa and spa.











After the ceremony: Wife of the Owner / Managing Director on the left, then me, then Managing Director Nyoman Suweta & his mother (also a priest). On the floor in front, another priest.




For my friends and family who have been wondering how I'm doing, I think this photo provides the answer - relaxed, happy, peaceful.