In Reply to: driver who knows celuk well posted by shopaholic on Friday, 18. February 2005 at 18:11 Bali Time:
I Wayan Tagel is "our" driver now after a wonderful 2 weeks (not long but long enough to know him and his family) last year.
His details are
I Wayan Tagel +62 081 338 791 474 wayantagel@hotmail.com
We used to text him (we bought a local sim card - magic) each day with request/instructions. If he kows about silver, he will tell you - and if not, then he will say so but may recommend another driver. I hope he knows because he is a great guy - well we thought so but don't take our word for it!!
I've read recently that it is the Bali way for the driver to get "commission" from every shop they take people to, so just accept that that is the way AND that means they have no favourites - they all pay!! Good system eh. You may want to ask hime via email some specific questions about what you want to a. test he knowledge, b.find out now if he is suitable and if not try another driver.
Wayan is very keen to promote his beloved Bali, so if you don't use him for silver, use him for other trips - he will collect you from almost anywhere and take you anywhere - his does quite a few "round the island trips". Have fun, S