In Reply to: driver in ubud posted by mandy on Saturday, 4. April 2009 at 18:58 Bali Time:
There are a lot of drivers that will say they know everything about everywhere but whether they do or not I would not be able to say. Having vever had a driver for more than just a drop off and pick up in Amed I couldn't make any suggestions. I can however give you the name of a driver who has recently purchased a new car and has fairly good English. He is also keen and easy to negotiate with. His name is Kadek Nick and he parks his blue Suzuki on Monkey Forest Rd across the road from the soccer field toward the north end.
This the email I received from him when I asked by email if he could drive me last week:
"Hello David,
Thank you for mailing me.
From where will you need transport? Do you need an airport pick-up?
Of course i like to help you.
My car is a brandnew blue Xenia with airco and a lot of space.
(take a look in my website: www.tourtaxiubud.wordpress.com )
Friendly regards,
Nick"
His email is Kadek_Nick@yahoo.com
I ended up not using him as the day I wanted him he was already busy.
Regards,
David