htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(The Balinese Governor decided that Bali is supposed to be first province in Indonesia to be free of Covid19. Great. Then what? We keep on staying inside forever? No, there is the good chance that common sense will prevail and over time we can expect to see all settling down and coming back to normal. Astung kare / Alhamdullilah. (Local speak: thanks heavens) Remember? Last month I said that, given my limited understanding regarding the Covid19 details, I will in future not comment any more on virus related issues. However, the virus is still floating over our heads and likely will not go away ever. Don‘t think too much about it. ))))))

htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(Since beginning of April, increasingly alarming information comes up regarding the Corona Virus’ origins; who really is to blame for the outbreak, and how does it truly compare to those other viruses, we are exposed to and dealing with since our first day on the planet. The issue still is by far topping any thoughts about real estate, which is why you even find some thoughts about it in our monthly report.))

htmlspecialchars(Our grandparents were called to fight in wars. We’re being called to wash our hands and sit on the couch. Today’s newsletter is dedicated to everyone who feels a bit uprooted and overwhelmed. In fact, in this monthly letter to our good UbudProperty’s clients, by instinct I did not want to mention ‘The Corona Thing’ at all, because you have heard all which is out there, the hype, the fear mongering and the truth from many sources already. Even a well-researched summary could probably not add much of value for you.)

htmlspecialchars(The UN projects that the number of people living to at least age 100 will increase 140-fold, from 150,000 in the year 2000 to over 21 million in the year 2100. Would you like to join those who make it over the 100 barrier? See how the grandchildren grow up, experience the new wonders which digital technology has in store and experience things which we cannot even imagine today? … really, and why not?)

htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars(htmlspecialchars("Only 100 travellers visited the island of Bali, arriving at the former colonial capital, Singaraja, by ship". Can’t be right, just one hundred? - well, that was the correct number in 1930. It is not your fault, that you were born after that and are facing today the consequences of 3 Million annual visitors to Bali. It is what it is. No way back, I’m afraid. As usual, the bad comes with the good. Hold on for a moment and we’ll try to sort that out. In those old times it was sure enchanting walking along the sandy pathway in Kampung Ubud, which later became the Monkey Forest Road. There were no cars to look out for, no motorbikes, no ’taxi taxi’ in the ear. All around just lush greenery. Small buildings. Friendly, relaxed Balinese tending to their work and ceremonies. If we try to picture paradise on earth, those days must have been close, - or where they? You and I, who have already experienced the bright lights of a big city… getting dressed up and going to the theatre or stopping by a busy bar,- over long term surely would have missed something after a few weeks of extreme tranquility and relaxation in old Ubud. Same as with any other paradise, untouched yet from development.))))))))