In Reply to: lollies and gifts to take baliluv? posted by penny on Sunday, 22. April 2007 at 11:26 Bali Time:
Just took a heap of things like chuppa chupps,good Australian chocolate,nail polish,muesli bars,just small things that you think might make a good gift.
I gave a lot of stuff to the guys doing the renos on our hotel - they were fantastic - let me practice my Indonesian on them,I was sad to say goodbye! Seriously you wouldn't think that a bag of chuppa chupps would make a lot of difference to their day but we really have no idea.As soon as I walked away I could hear them calling out to the other guys to come and get one.It makes you feel good for so little effort.Of course I am in awe of all the beautiful people on this site that sponsor families, one day soon I hope that will be me.
We left all our spare rupiah, water,food,toiletries that we didn't want to bother with bringing back home for the wonderful houskeeping staff.Also out transfer guy got a few bits and pieces for his children. I am not sure about just giving things to kids without asking parent's permission first, we never did that.
hope you have a great time!!