In Reply to: SHOPPING IN DEMPASAR posted by Cawley on Wednesday, 25. January 2006 at 14:10 Bali Time:
We visited Denpasar markets and gold shops. the best investment you can make is to have your driver for the half day. you will find the taxi and driver your best friends, especially when the hawkers know you are there to spend. Our driver took us in the taxi from the market to the gold/silver shops but the hawkers followed. Items started at 2 for Rp100,000 and by the time you were getting into taxi we were being offered 8 for Rp100,000. Be warned and prepared. Just watch your wallets inside market, some of the kids were tugging on our arms, bags....We survived and came away with great stories to tell. I will be going back on my next visit.