In Reply to: buy property in bali posted by boner on Saturday, 27. May 2006 at 07:09 Bali Time:
Magical Bali is full of surprises.
Like in any part of the world, there is the good and bad.
But since we get so seduced by the smiles here,
we sometimes do not want to acknowledge the dark side.
The Balinese have a fable of the pig and the chicken.
The chicken rides on the pigs back,
and every time a contribution is needed,
the chicken convinces the pig to slice a part of its hide.
In this fable...it is us, westerners that is the pig.
Many come hear with hard ears, refusing to listen to those with past experiences. But believe me...there are A LOT of stories of ripp offs.
So...if you are able to seek local advice from those who have dealt with the experiences, it could go well.
If not...well, just hand over a slice of your hide!