In Reply to: 1 week to go 1000 questions posted by TaniaT on Monday, 24. January 2005 at 20:41 Bali Time:
1. pay him upfront - regardless they will provide the service requested provided you got a good driver!
2. Both cruises are nice but do a search on the forum as some people have had bad experiences and dont book prior to getting there - do it whilst there as its cheaper!
3. English is spoken freely in all tourist spots, no indonesian is necessary but by all means do speak indo as they do love it when you speak in their language (as with any non-english speaking country).
4. you are coming out of rainy season, arvos yes for sure, but anything can happen especially in this changing world of our environment.
5. Phone ahead and arrange a day for visit - that way you are enabling them to be prepared for your visit and so the kids can welcome you
6. Never had a problem with ice in the big hotels - go the vodkas!!
7. No sorry travelling May from Perth but regardless you are bound to meet many new friends!!
Enjoy your hols! :-)