Posted by Tammy on Saturday, 31. October 1998 at 23:06 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Coins? posted by Rod (?? sleeps) on Thursday, 29. October 1998 at 07:46 Bali Time:
I bought Toronto souvenirs at the airport and gave them all away -- flag pins, Toronto fridge magnet, several postcards -- they were all very much appreciated. I've never seen anyone so happy about a postcard! We gave them to staff and drivers we had gotten to know, not total strangers ... I thought the latter would encourage begging. I just wish I had brought more small stuff. Even a used lipstick was very much appreciated by the massage lady I offered it to -- supporting 5 kids on as little as 45,000 rupiah a day, she wasn't exactly buying cosmetics on her own.