Posted by Badak Sinting on Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 13:07 Bali Time:
Last night, Virgin Blue, 23.30, arrived to a Brouhaha.
Wanted to pay the US10 for a 7-day stay, 16th to 23rd, but it appears that seven counts as eight in Bali Immigration con-laws. It was to be US25 or nothing.
After 30 minutes of tri-lingual argument, they stamped me in a for US10) but warned that going home on 23rd would incur an over-stay of one day and a fine of US200; Harry says it should be 200,000RP.
A stay at Hotel Corby was even hinted at , if readies were not forthcoming.
What blatant, bare-faced extortion/bribery/ stand-over tactics, while at the same time ruining the name of Bali as a Tourist ( ? ) destination, sunny, hassle-free and lay-back.
Dear friends, let me advise you that this is all a load of bollix. Behind the , "geef me you mawney" smiles lurks a rip-off knife wielded by any two-bit crook who can buy a uniform.
With regrets for posting negatives, but the truth should out
Peter. Not too happy -:(((
Follow Ups:
- Whinging Plonker wally Friday, 18. September 2009 at 09:00 Bali Time (4)
- Why insult me? Badak Sinting Friday, 18. September 2009 at 12:06 Bali Time (3)
- $10US visa is for 6 nights/7 days eom. Lawan Friday, 18. September 2009 at 07:04 Bali Time (0)
- NOTHING FREE NOW IN BALI kebali Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 21:00 Bali Time (1)
- just like the Beatles hit! Keren Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 18:13 Bali Time (0)
- Ah my Irish friend, I can't believe Rangatira Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 16:42 Bali Time (0)
- So arrive @ 2330 & argue for 30 mins rogervicta Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 15:58 Bali Time (0)
- Visa BarryW Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 15:25 Bali Time (1)
- agree Dopey Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 15:40 Bali Time (0)
- Agree with the others flossie Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 15:19 Bali Time (0)
- Sounds like 8 to me :) Anniekins Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 14:34 Bali Time (0)
- Same although plenty of confusion Greenhol Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 14:02 Bali Time (0)
- Use your fingers and start at 16 and.... dadvet Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 13:38 Bali Time (0)
- Visa Merjan Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 13:30 Bali Time (0)
- badak sintang stormy Thursday, 17. September 2009 at 13:25 Bali Time (3)