Posted by Mitch on Monday, 15. February 1999 at 13:04 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Beach gangs stalk paradise. posted by Steve on Monday, 15. February 1999 at 08:07 Bali Time:
Hi Steve,
I read the same article. Didn't you wonder a little bit about their reasons for posting a guard?? As per usual with the press, only one side of the story has been published I would say. I've been travelling to Indonesia for over 20 years and the only people that have run into trouble have invariably gone out of their way cause the situation. I have been there during elections etc and if you keep your nose out of local business you'll find that there is no hassle. I have a funny feeling that Blair has had some improper dealings with the machete man's sister or other family member.
Take it with a grain of salt and just use common sense when and where you are out and about.
Mitch