Posted by Deb on Tuesday, 9. February 1999 at 08:13 Bali Time:
In Reply to: hj posted by adam on Sunday, 7. February 1999 at 06:23 Bali Time:
I'm not sure what you mean by scum and poverty. Yes, the people are poor, but they are friendly and interesting. Please don't confuse being poor with garbage and unpleasant experiences. These islands are beautiful and the people are fairly happy. They make a good living off the tourists and live better than they would as farmers in Lombok. If you're looking for a place where you can meet some real indonesians, talk to the Gili Islanders.