In Reply to: Padma Legian posted by allycat on Monday, 18. April 2005 at 12:42 Bali Time:
Is a work group who have been our friends for 10 years or so. You know massage, manicure, sarongs and cool drinks. Old Bapak Nyoman has an esky with cool drinks. He is a darling and the patriarch of a big Balinese family in Legian. His wife (also Nyoman!!!) massages too and is a real character. The other women are another Nyoman, Suzie, Emma, Maria and Mary. If you want any of their services be sure to tell them that Brian and Hilary sent you. You can rent a beach chair and umbrella off one of Bapak's sons for 20-25 thousand rupiah for as long as you want.
Also in that area is a young watch seller called Jerry who has just taken over his elder brother's watch selling plot and is struggling big time. Not a natural salesman!!!! Poor darling but totally charming so if you do happen to want a watch or 3 I'm sure it would make his day to hear that you heard about him on the internet.
It's a great area to stay and I'm sure you will have a great time.