The search for understanding

This banquet of stories and delicious anecdotes is one man’s attempt to find a snippet of understanding of the ways of Bali and other parts of Indonesia.

Steve’s insights are revealed in twenty-five helpings of delight, in which he shares with the reader some of his discoveries of the culture he immersed himself in and came to love. Throughout, he’s accompanied by a warm-hearted and cheerful cast of characters who do their best to keep this gregarious foreigner in check. Often with limited success.

From Andre’s sale of his landlady’s furniture, to visiting in-laws feasting on prized catfish, to travels that have more in common with a circus than a bus trip, this master-raconteur invites you to accompany him on a journey through the Indonesia he seized with both hands.

You’ll find yourself sometimes tasting, occasionally swallowing whole or, at times, taking only one satisfying bite.

In the end, you’ll be asking for more.