In Reply to: first time to bali posted by time for a look on Saturday, 30. April 2005 at 15:45 Bali Time:
We have been 4 times and the last time was with our 14 yo son who is a bit of a nervous traveller. We got to our hotel by early afternoon and went for a walk down to the Art Markets to get our bearings. (it was a while since my hubby and my last visit). That first afternoon is a bit of a culture shock until you get used to all the people trying to sell you stuff. Just take that first few hours easy. We ended up going out for about three hours and then we went back to the hotel and had a swim and ate at the hotel pizza bar. That way we new our son would relax a bit. By the next morning, we were all raring to go shopping and the culture shock had passed. After that, it was smooth sailing. So much so that we came home after a week and rebooked to go again this September for two weeks.
Hope you have a wonderful time and don't forget that there are lots of Aussies there who will always help you with directions, best shops, best drivers etc. It is just like a big party really.
Regards
M