Posted by Sal on Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 13:32 Bali Time:
After being back a week from Bali after our first time, I observe/ask the following :
1. Why do clove cigarettes taste so good in Bali? I brought some back and they changed on entering Australia.
2. Why did I buy very odd clothes that I would never of dream of buying here with the thought "This (enormous pair of fisherman's pants/hideous sarong/strange t-shirt/chinese style something...etc/etc) will be great around the house". (Exactly right.. I can't walk out the front door in any of the above.. but they looked OK in Bali?
3. It is OK to drink beer at 10am in the morning if it is Bintang (justified by the heat and lots of walking).
4. Why are Indonesian telly ads addictive? I did not understand a word but couldn't stop watching. (Why are the little boys on the ads so chubby?)
5. Why did I get the worst manicure I have ever had in my life (at a salon) and think "oh well" and smile and say thankyou so much when leaving?
6. Does anyone else think it ironic that the best Indian meal I have ever had was in Bali (Gateway of India) and the best Indonesian meal I have ever had was in Randwick?
7. Wouldn't it be great if everyone could say hello and good morning etc and be as pleasant and friendly as the Balinese on an average going to work Australian morning? (yes I'm back at work)
8. This forum is the best for information and thank you everyone for all the hints and tips and making our first Bali holiday just FABULOUS! - and why is Bali addictive?
Follow Ups:
- Thanks Sal for the observations and .. juba anne Monday, 8. November 2004 at 17:58 Bali Time (0)
- ever wondered UsandThem Friday, 5. November 2004 at 12:23 Bali Time (0)
- Air Ana Friday, 5. November 2004 at 10:33 Bali Time (0)
- Clove ciggies shaz Friday, 5. November 2004 at 08:27 Bali Time (0)
- I was hooked on the Soapies! Nati29 Friday, 5. November 2004 at 07:17 Bali Time (2)
- something bought back they wish they had aussiechezza Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 23:05 Bali Time (0)
- always amazing Thorsten Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 22:10 Bali Time (1)
- agree rob_two Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 19:00 Bali Time (0)
- hahahah you dag sal I inmyblood Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 18:51 Bali Time (0)
- Funny clothes Basinboy Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 18:07 Bali Time (0)
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- Sal, which restaurant ? gecko Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 14:59 Bali Time (3)
- Some comments of my own..... carlos501b Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 14:10 Bali Time (54)
- ' brainwashed Aussie' marcia Friday, 5. November 2004 at 07:06 Bali Time (0)
- to Carlos, about forum gangs Thorsten Friday, 5. November 2004 at 00:02 Bali Time (10)
- Carlos Norm Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 16:08 Bali Time (1)
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- Well, Clovis.... carlos501b Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 16:00 Bali Time (28)
- ahh Carlos clovis Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 16:08 Bali Time (27)
- Gateway of India.... carlos501b Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 18:36 Bali Time (0)
- yes Carlos vonda Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 18:30 Bali Time (24)
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- I disagree, Mic.... carlos501b Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 20:03 Bali Time (14)
- I don't see it as a problem Saksimata Friday, 5. November 2004 at 05:22 Bali Time (0)
- Carlos Mic Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 20:25 Bali Time (5)
- Mic..... carlos501b Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 20:42 Bali Time (4)
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- carlos wickedwitch Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 20:21 Bali Time (6)
- curry vonda Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 19:09 Bali Time (3)
- oh Vonda, once more Thorsten Friday, 5. November 2004 at 02:53 Bali Time (0)
- Vonda..... carlos501b Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 19:56 Bali Time (1)
- I'll try...no promises.....ntip carlos501b Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 16:21 Bali Time (0)
- Justify? Sal Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 15:13 Bali Time (9)
- Great obs especially number 7 Tina G Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 13:43 Bali Time (2)
- goodmoring clarey Thursday, 4. November 2004 at 18:55 Bali Time (1)