Owner's Response: Traditionally, Balinese people have a mutualistic relationship with dogs. In the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, one of the main characters, Yudisthira, makes a pilgrimage with six companions. When he arrives at the gates of heaven, his only surviving companion is a dog. Yudisthira refuses the gatekeeper’s command to abandon the dog in order to enter heaven, since the dog had loyally protected him throughout the journey. It is actually Yudisthira who has passed a test of loyalty as the dog transforms into his father Dharma. This story illustrates the Balinese Hindu concept of ngayah or loyalty and total dedication to the gods. The name Dharma is also significant, as the concept of dharma is central to the moral code of Balinese Hindus and their beliefs about maintaining cosmic and social order. This order maintains gods above humans, and humans above dogs. A similar story is dedicated to the gecko who shrieks (a holy greeting for the balinese) in the night; we are sorry to read that this time it happend "every night". We are very happy to read that Kadek, our care taker, is excellent; all our guests have made the same congratulations. Kadek knows that we are not close to Ubud, that's why she is always happy to organise, daily if required, any trip to any direction at any time. She also cooks delicious balinese and indonesian meals! Saraswati House is an authentic balinese home in a 100% balinese village, away from the hustle and bustle of touristic spots. With the support of our balinese neighbours and friends we try to keep it that way, most of the time for the bliss of our guests. Johan & Fadoi