In Reply to: selfdrive or hire a driver posted by Birgitte on Friday, 6. August 1999 at 13:10 Bali Time:
Learning how to drive on the "other" side of the street is the least of your concerns...because....everybody drives wherever they want!!!! Besides...you also have to learn to drive with the "Egyptian Brake"...that is, step on the gas...flash your turn signals and honk your horn incessantly, close your eyes and pray!!!!! It can be done, but not by me. And, if you should be so unfortunate as to be involved in an accident...it's your fault (except in very rare circumstances). The laws are clear on this point...you don't belong there...if you had not been where you don't belong this would have never happened, therfore...it's your fault. Hire a driver! they are cheap, they are accustomed to waiting for you, will stay with the car to protect your purchases or valuable (for hours if necessary)... they know how to negotiate the myriad of fees/fines/tarriffs/police personal income enhancement and cock-fighting money tarriffs imposed whenever the local constabulary spies a "white devil" occupying a motor vehicle...and best of all...they are cheap and full of priceless information and humor.