In Reply to: Bali 1981 posted by pgta on Friday, 28. January 2005 at 07:47 Bali Time:
I went back to bali 2004 after a gap of 25 years. (yek...) you will be amazed at the number of accommodation places/resorts, the air conditioned stores even some of the street market stalls have fans.....there the ones you need to spend more time in.............of course the prices have increased a little over time.....massages have gone up to around $5......and this was in a air conditioned shop...not the sandy old beach.....Kuta reminds me very much a little like a mini surfers paradise......bartering takes more energy as there are more stall holders to barter with..........then back in the 80's.
Sadly though the place I stayed at in Kuta( which was the only place to stay at) has been replaced well........I think it has anyway as I couldnt locate it amongst all the other resorts....
Enjoy your holiday ...I am going back in March for another hit......