In Reply to: leaving in 3 sleeps..Need tips on... posted by katt on Saturday, 27. December 2008 at 10:28 Bali Time:
Conjunctivitis - I know everyone has mentioned this, however we live here and we don't know anyone who has had this
Beaches - in our Summer, it has always been keep away from the Kuta side and head to the other side, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran etc. Kuta beach is the best in winter in July and August.
Temples - I think Besakih is worth seeing, but we go with our Balinese family so have no hassles. All temples are beautiful, try and find one that is having a ceremony so you can see the decorations, this is when they are in their glory. Visit www.balicalender.com and it will tell you which villages are celebrating.
Weather - still good, enough rain for my garden but not enough to be locked inside for hours, yet.
NYE - not sure what's happening but the Balinese are stocking up on horns so be prepared for the loudest NYE.
BALI BELLY - everyone on the forum says Raspberry Juice, haven't tried it, but seriously if you are coming from OZ, try and get a visit with your Doc and they will give you some antibiotics just in case, Bali Belly can be mild or extreme and you need to ensure you talk to a Doctor about any possibilities, not just us on the forum.
Tips - only tip I can give you is see the countryside, it is so green at this time of year and it looks beautiful at the moment, if you are coming from OZ you probably haven't seen this much greenery in a while. I don't need to tell you to have fun, but try and get some sleep in the next 3 nights, you sound excited.
Can't help with Lombok.