In Reply to: Ketut Liyer - Balian posted by anada on Saturday, 14. June 2008 at 15:19 Bali Time:
I read the book and really really enjoyed it. Especially in Italy, then the end of the part in India and particularly Bali and Ubud.
My neighbour visited Ketut Liyer last Novemeber and quite ejoyed the experience., They were definitely encouraged to buy his paintings for around us$200, and didnt, as well as Art from some children, which they did.
I encouraged my daughter to visit Ketut last January which they did.
They found him to be a bit smutty. He suggested they had had sex last night, discussed how many times, etc. They didnt pay him the us$20 each as they felt let down. They too were encouraged to buy paintings and didnt.
I planned to visit him in March, but didnt make the effort.
Not sure if I will make the effort on another trip.
I think he may be caught up in his own fame and making very many $ since the book was published.
I do have a detailed map of the locaton of his home in Ubud if anyone wants it.
Email me at tgmail@optusnet.com.au