Jean Burling, who is affectionately known to her Bali Garden friends as Mama Jean, started to travel to Bali in 1979. For each holiday to Bali over the last 16 years she has called Bali Gardens her home and wonderful friendships have been formed. Jean’s lifelong love of swimming began when she was just 6 years old. During her stays at Bali Gardens she has taught many of the Bali Garden’s employees how to swim competently. Jean commented – “ Everyone needs to be aware that water is fun but can also be dangerous “. As we are living on an island that’s surrounded by water swimming is a useful life skill that we need to have. As well as the enjoyment and confidence being able to swim can bring, it may also assist in saving someone’s life one day. From all at Bali Gardens thank you Mama Jean for your loyalty and friendship and for teaching and passing on your water skills to our employees.