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Tailor Visit
We went to see a tailor who makes clothes to size. She works in a little shop behind her house. First, we showed her some examples of the clothes we would like her to make. She then took our measurements and wrote them down in a special book so she can make the patterns later.…
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Junglegold Bali
Junglegold Bali is a chocolate company based in Bali that produces high-quality chocolate using locally sourced cacao instead of imported. They work closely with Balinese farmers and handle every step of the process themselves, from growing and harvesting the cacao to making and packaging the final chocolate, they are known for their sustainable practices and plant-based…
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Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA)
The Bali Animal Welfare Association, or BAWA for short is an organisation in Bali that helps animals that are sick, injured, or abandoned. They provide medical care for sick animals, and shelters for abandoned ones. BAWA also works with local communities to teach people how to care for animals properly. Their work focuses on improving…
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Bring Back The Light
Bring Back The Light is a firefly conservation project based in Bali, they work with local farmers to prevent firefly extinction and degradation of the environment. I visited their laboratory and firefly nurseries in Tegallalang and I was greeted by the founder of the project who showed me around, — Below is the transcript of my…
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Coffee Bean Plantation
On Wednesday, we visited a coffee plantation, which was about a 30 minute drive each way. When we arrived, a man welcomed us and showed us around, explaining the different plants they grow there, such as vanilla, jackfruit, coffee, and cacao. He also introduced us to an animal called a luwak. Normally, luwaks are free…