In Reply to: A few questions.... posted by joandtim on Sunday, 2. October 2011 at 12:46 Bali Time:
Yes, I normally pay for the VOA with a $A50 note. The change is given in Rupiah, which is sufficient for the taxi fare to the hotel and a few incidentals. Next day I change $A notes at a Kodak money changer in Kuta.
Yes, alcohol is expensive. I normally bring a one litre bottle of duty free gin to Bali. I buy locally limes and tonic water and make my own G & Ts. My excuse is that you cannot drink the local water!