In Reply to: so tell me ................. posted by ona on Saturday, 30. April 2005 at 19:52 Bali Time:
and I knew nothing about the place other than surfers love it. We spent 10 days there and I've always been glad that we went with no expectations or preconceived ideas. Made some friends that I still see every trip.
I love it for all the reasons that have already been mentioned, people, food, scenery, shopping. I also love the smell of the place to be honest. I know at times it stinks but overall the smell is a constant reminder of where you are. I love it here when a smell reminds me of Bali. I always leave one sarong unwashed between trips so I can watch our Bali videos, burn Bali Incense, have a Kopi and yes sniff my sarong. Tragic I realise.
In my defence though I'm aware of others who sniff there Bali clothes fairly regularly for the same reason.
I don't think you can do Bali justice by trying to explain it to people, it really has to be experienced.
Happy Travels fellow sniffers - might go for a sniff right now
Nicno