WE have often praised the charming and efficient on-flght service of Garuda, Perth to Bali.
Our flight, Perth/Dpsr was not typical, evening of Dec 27th.. Herded into goat-class by over-tired trolley-dollys, we did not get the charming vibes which we usually get."Service", apart from peasant-feeding time was almost non-existent from the two recent drop-outs from charm school tasked with our comfort. When some hardy souls insisted that Service was required, it was tardily given with a pout and glare. "What have we done wrong?" was the general feeling amongst the prisoners.
Upon arrival at Ngurah Rai, we were told that all hook-up terminals were busy and would therefore be bussed from half-way between terminals to the International. As we approached the main Terminal at warp speed, we didn't notice a single other aircraft hooked up. PORKY_PIES! The aircraft was scheduled to fly on to Jakarta and was parked for their convenience half way between Domestic an International
Once in the Terminal, the Bali smiles of welcome were everywhere, in their usual wattage. How lovely.
Our dealings at Garuda Office, Tuban, were graced by real charm and a highly professional manner, as we tried, with ultimate success, to snag an early time of departure.
Return trip, same rubbish different bucket. Served by dropouts from the same charm school and not informed of change of Gate until it was almost too late.
All in all it was a very pleasant 14 days in our favourite place, where our souls live happily in our dreams forever. We could not, in all fairnes, complain about the rain in this the Monsoon Season.
To be filed under "Bali Porkies". The ingenuity of the Trrrrranzzzpoht men was evident when they attached 50cc outboards to the rear of their cars. Some destnations were refused because of recent crocodile sightings. Water snakes were glaring at us through the windscreen. Some rats of humongous proportions (probably on leave from Government ) were also hitched up to the front of some taxis, but the driver needed a sharp implement to keep then away from his passengers: the tip we pass on for this situation is not to pay until on dry land, in case of being gobbled up by these monsters; the driver would then be a little miffed, although he could tell the tale for a long time regarding his witnessing an orgy of Touristophagia.
Please laugh and forgive my slight rant.