We not only lost many trees and bamboos, the gardens top soil, being beaten daily by extremely powerful rains has diminished a lot. Deep trenches were dug to allow the masses of water to drain into the river. Presently we are trying to recuperate as much soil as we can. All is very muddy and the rains are still coming down.
Algae have taken over everywhere, due to the high humidity and are flourishing on walls and stones.
Here is our new garden crew, consisting of Komang, Ketut, Made and joined by our volunteer, Remy, from France. All are working very hard to make deeper channels to allow the immense rain waters to be drained properly. A hands on job, a mud bath actually. :)
If you would like to volunteer, please let us know at contact@jiwadamai.net!
Downpouring rain
Lately it has been raining a lot here on Bali.
The rains come all of a sudden and disappear the same way. The raindrops are warm but sometimes so hard that they destroy our young plants in the gardens.
The waters of the ponds become alive withe the rain drops dancing on it.
Rain
Saraswati our goddess of arts, culture and education remains majestically still, no raindrops can disturb her.
Shiva in the rain
Jiwa Damai is a hands-on, socially responsible organic garden and retreat center.
We are located amidst lush tropical vegetation in the heart of Bali (20 mins from Ubud).
