It is the end of an important chapter in my life

but with every end there is a new beginning.

And this is a beginning of equal importance.

It's difficult in this moment to see how the cold of a French winter, sorrounded by people who don't speak my language can possibly be as important as the two years I have experienced here in Bali as there can be no question my life will never be the same again now.

I arrived here with no money and no idea how my dream of traveling the world endlessly with my family would manifest. Yet I leave here with plenty of 'money' (despite the markets being down a little currently) and a system by which I can live the way I choose to live with no more bosses to answer to!

But I trust implicitly everything is exactly as it should be and the South of France has a grand plan for me and my family.

Not to mention it is a pretty spectacular place, so I have nothing to complain about at all... and it's about time I started speaking more French than my two year old son!

He gets frustrated with me that I don't understand what he is saying... so clearly it's time!

• I am emotional because Bali is a very special place and my two children have had a great start to life here.

• I am emotional because Bali has taught me about so many things I didn't expect to learn.

• I am emotional because I have fallen in love with this little island and I do not know when I will return.

• I am emotional because I arrived here with one child and I leave with two!

• I am emotional because this small wooden room you can see beneath has changed my life forever and I may never sit at this desk again.

...but when planted firmly in the moment there is nothing more to say than this: Love you Bali ;)

And thank you for everything! 🌴

I promise to return when Esteban is old enough to really appreciate what a special island this is.

...but for now Europe is calling!

Onward & Upward! 🌄

Who is @samstonehill?

He was a London based filmmaker until he sold everything and set out on a barefoot journey around the world.

Currently based in Bali he travels with his partner & two children. With no bank account he has been living on STEEM & crypto for over six months.

All content created for this account is 100% original (unless otherwise stated), produced by @samstonehill who invites you to use & share freely as you wish.

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@steemshop account where you can buy or sell anything you like using your steemit wallet SEE MORE

@steemmasters which provides FREE TUTORIALS, personal training & resteeming services. Website HERE
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@steemholidays which encourages resort owners to offer holiday packages in Steem or SBD

@steemtv which aims to provide the best in decentralised films, exclusive to Steemit & DTube

The dailyquotes tag initiative designed to encourage steemians to share their most life changing quotes with the community on a daily basis.

The Aspiring Steemit Whales & Dolphins group on Facebook which seeks to help newcomers make the transition from Facebook to Steemit, providing them with detailed notes and personal assistance with their posts... resteeming them when he can.

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