In Reply to: not looking forward posted by polgara on Wednesday, 20. April 2005 at 05:43 Bali Time:
Hi Polgara,
I can understand your apprehension.
My last trip to bali I had family saying i was nuts to go over there.
I had put a check list in place in my head of places i would not go to in case it was bombed and other things for safety as i have travelled quite a bit. But you know what. Once I got there none of it even entered my head except for the usual precautions you would take for your safety here at home. I totally forgot.
The culture shock can be a bit overwhelming but if you go with the attitude that this is an adventure you will find yourself laughing at the funny things that happen. Mum dad and the two kids on the bike amazed me my first trip to asia. As for the street sellers they are fine as long as you say no and keep walking. All they are trying to do at the end of the day is make a living for their families.
So go have fun and enjoy.
Caz