Up at the same time: priority number one was collecting our laundry and hitting up Mr Swastika (yes, that IS his name!) at Warung Bali for banana pancakes and Bali coffee. A wonderful start to the day!
We grabbed our gear and headed downstairs two floors to hear a talk about Dhyana Pura University and its courses from the Rector, Dr Nyandra.
After photos for the newspapers, we loaded up into three cars (space! Ahhhh!) and headed on a short trip north to the Head Office of the GKPB, the Protestant Church in Bali.
We toured the grounds to see the work of MBM, an independent Christian Organisation which serves the whole Balinese community in areas of micro-finance for the poor and agricultural development. MBM shares the property with the GKPB Synod head office. We sat through a talk by Dr Deborah, one of the department leaders within MBM, about their programs and services, as well as the roles of volunteers within it. Bali coffee and cake was served too!
After that we also were given a talk by Mr , the Superintendent of the GKPB synod in Bali (for three more weeks, anyway!). He spoke about the various branches of the church in Bali and the history of the church and it’s role in modern times and the ongoing struggle alongside/against/with the Hindu and Muslim faiths.
Lunch soon followed (gosh, anyone reading this must think all we did was EAT!!!) at another picturesque spot overlooking rice terraces. Buffet meal with satays, Mie and Nasi Goreng, curries, sticky rice, tea and coffee for 50,000Rp ($5).
Torrens Valley Christian School 2012 Bali Tour 
Thank you Matt, yet again a lovely coverage of your experiences , I would think the girls would be hanging out for more shopping! or have they been able to fit that in amongst the other learning objectives?
I have the feeling I Am the only one reading the updates as there seems to be no other comments on your great words except from the wonderful Mrs Partridge.
Keep writing as it is a wonderful diary for the school archives
Hi Mr Tucker,
Thank you for writing this blog, it is amazing all the things you are doing I such a short time. I hope you are enjoying your time over in Bali. My family and I are praying for you all.
See you back at school!