Posted by Vikki on Tuesday, 23. February 1999 at 08:51 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Bali. An Experience. posted by Adearthic on Monday, 22. February 1999 at 14:28 Bali Time:
The sea is loaded with effluent the rivers are full of chemicals from the "batik" factories and nothing is going to change while everything on the island is owned by the Suharto family. But heck, haven't you been to Bondi?
Everyone goes on holiday for different reasons. I don't go to Bali for the beaches (we have the best in the world in Aus.) but for the experience of another culture, and what a bonus to meet Italians and Germans, as well as Balinese. Thanks for your comments Adearthic its good to get a balanced view, and I am sorry you didn't get what you wanted from your holiday. Next time go to one of the smaller islands of Vanuatu or Tonga, escapism and paradise, I guarantee you won't see any other barfing tourists.