In Reply to: Warning -motorbikes & pickpockets posted by Colleen on Monday, 21. June 2010 at 01:52 Bali Time:
Very sorry to hear about that Colleen, just wanted to let you know that I had my bag stolen from the basket of my pushbike in the gang near Blue Ocean a couple of weeks ago. I pulled over to the side to let a motor-bike pass me and the local guy stopped had a bit of a chat and when I suggested he go first he accelerated grabbing my shopping bag as he left. Lost my camera, phone cash and bits n pieces. Fortunately no cards.....I dont generally carry them. Was very upsetting, not for the "stuff" but the fact that this happened to me in Bali, a place where I have always felt very safe.It hasn't changed my opinion, but has made me far more aware.