MENTION Bali and images of surf, kecak dance, temples and frangipani come to mind. Tourists coming and going, further add to the picture of a busy and dynamic Bali world.

But Bali as a home? Who would ever consider making a home in a constantly moving world other than those who are born and bred there, or those with blood ties to the place known as the Island of the Gods.

Yet, there are people from distant lands, with no previous ties t