The air in Ubud feels thick with life, and heat. It is a mix of incense, sunshine, and chaos as I make my way through a new VOA (Visa on Arrival process.) Thirty hours, countless airports, and one winding ride later, I finally dropped my bags at the villa and just... stood still. The sound of birds filled the silence and the sight of geckos thrilled me. They are so cute, though loud at night. I think of them as reptilian housecats.