Ducks in after rice harvest

The rise of the Eco-warriors

Yesterday, we're awaiting curious for the webcast of Cathy's TedxTalk about the DeforestAction project that was to take place during the afternoon (here in Indonesia). After she talked about the 20 days, the 15 Eco-warriors, the Youth movement that the DeforestAction project represents, she shared with the world the short movie over the first 20 days of the Eco-warriors in the Jungle of Borneo. Cathy and her team did make a wonderful and passionate job! Congratz to all.

I believe that these minutes of intense emotions will touch and inspire YOU to be part of a change that we all urge.

Love is the movement

Love is the movement. That is what Emily Hunter, one of the Eco warriors, has tattooed on her body. Last week we had the great pleasure to receive and welcome Emily here at our place, after her and the other 14 Eco-warriors' experience in Borneo. She shared with us her experience there and much more. And we were delighted to hear all about it. I specially liked the stories behind her tattoos and the 'Love is the movement' was my favourite one. I so believe in this movement being the One! She is a very inspiring young woman and we are sure that she will succeed on her new mission together with her Eco-companions. We're also very curious to know more about her father, Robert Hunter one of the founders of Green Peace and how it all began. We surely had a great and fruitful time together. The day we met we went to have a early dinner by a restaurant in the middle of the rice fields. On our way back home, it was already night and we all shared a magical moment: lot's of fireflies floating over the rice fields, telling us that no matter how dark it may be there is always a light or many lights. Selamat pagi everyone. 

Shaking

Today's sunset. Well we cannot really make it from this pictures but it was a very beautiful sunset. It was beautiful all day long, in my opinion. It was sunny and warm, all very quiet and routine was just going smoothly. Well, now that I think of Lu was kind of complaining a bit for some reason that I didn't figure out. Maybe he was feeling what was about to happen. The earth beneath our feet just started shaking. It got very strong, but by that time we're already heading outside. It was quite something. It's really difficult to describe it, I never felt such power. It was not scary but really intense. Once more I realize how calm I am when distressing situations occur, which I look at as a good thing and hopefully the kids get it also. The only thing that startled me was the face of panic of the lady that comes to help with the cleaning and cooking. She wasn't even feeling it only when I called her. It all happened so fast. I'm really glad that we're home at that time, I wouldn't want it to happen when we're on the road or in the city nor near to many people (that would scare me!). The thing is that there is not much to do, just get out, away from the buildings and wait. The ground we walk on seems always so steady that we don't even think it can shake sometimes. And the forces to move  this steady ground is something beyond our control (like everything else as matter of facts). It makes us think how little we are. Afterwards, I was joined by the girls of the sewing workshop (just by our place) owned by our landlady that lives next door and then we went to check on our landlady. Everyone was alright hopefully!

Later we found out it had been a 6 magnitude earthquake... now I understand this number. It seems that in Denpasar, which is closer to where the epicenter was, some people were injured but nothing really serious. 

Bali rocks!! Sampai jumpa everyone.

Statues

Eco Warriors days

I want to share with you the Eco warriors experience of the first 20 days in the jungle of Borneo.  

"I am terrified of the issues that face this village.  Maybe Ensaid Panjang will find a way to save itself from the palm oil companies that are encroaching on their land; maybe DeforestACTION will aid them in their struggle.  But the painful fact is that not all the villages can or will be saved.  And for many, it’s already too late.  Their rich culture,  deep history and loving communities are disappearing as suddenly as the Dayak mother’s imprint._Liza" Read more...

From the Eco Huntress, Emily: Editorial story: Dayak villagers resist palm oil company

(for who wants to know more about Emily)

What's up in Borneo...

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world"

Yesterday on Kuta beach