From 1 to 9 May 2022 I first stayed in the Mathis Retreat next to the rice fields of Penestanan, at walking distance from Ubud, Bali's cultural capital. Every day started by enjoying the calming beauty of the landscape with breakfast served by wonderful, sincerely friendly and respectfully curious (genuine interest in the guest) staff. Management offered me to then to move and stay on the Mathis hill resort at the eastern Bali coast village of Amed. An entirely different but equally exceptional, beautiful place, where staff welcomed me with the same wonderful friendliness and professionalism. Every detail of physical and management environment of both resorts was planned for optimum environmental sustainability - I felt at home in nature, not feeling a polluting consumer, but a welcome part. I miss Bali already. Thank you so much and see you again soon, with best success wishes, Peter van Dijk