AOA 137 | Stories From Bali – Living on the Island of the Gods

Stories From Bali Art of Adventure Podcast

Written by Derek Loudermilk

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July 8, 2016

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Stories From Bali Art of Adventure Podcast

It’s been two years since I live somewhere else besides Bali. For most of the life of the Art of Adventure podcast, we have recorded from Bali. Now I’m back in the states for a few months before the next move. I learned a ton from my time in Bali, and I’d like to share some stories with you that represent my experience there.

I like to think of the town where I lived, Ubud like a small liberal arts college. Everyday You see your friends at restaurants or at yoga or at the coworking spaces. There are all kinds of things to learn and groups to join and community activities. It’s also somewhat different than the “real world”, because everything is cheap and easy(ish) and everyone is loving and peaceful.

I hope you’ll join me when I head back to Bali this September for AdventureQuest!

Stories in this episode:

Getting Bit by a rabid dog
Getting a flesh eating fungus from not having air conditioning during rainy season
Finding secret waterfalls, canyons, and mountains
Setting a world record climbing three volcanoes
Starting the Ultimate Frisbee Game
Voice lessons
Learning to dance
Coworking and speaking
Lots of big parties – including my birthday party and new years party for charity
Getting a free tattoo – tattoo taco tuesdays
Seeing the cremation of the King of Bali and ceremonies in general
Meeting Les Leventhal and doing yoga
Scuba diving the shipwreck and the sea cliff
Improv comedy – being a paid comedian
Talking to a magic tree
Learning to surf
Learning all kinds of yoga/hippie stuff like breathwork, cacao ceremonies, and kirtan singing
Meeting the most beautiful women
Meeting Heidi and becoming a future father