In Reply to: Smirf To Ali posted by smirf on Sunday, 5. June 2005 at 18:28 Bali Time:
Hi again - thought you would be pleased to know that I didn't pull up too badly this morning! I managed to behave myself!
As for a driver, I have somebody who I can highly recommend! He was absolutely brilliant. He was originally our taxi driver - that's how we met him but he also does tours etc. I really can't even begin to describe how honest, friendly and genuine he was. He was one of three of the Balinese we met over there that we decided to stay in contact with when we got home and who we would refer people too.
I actually sent him a text today and said that somebody may be interested in using him and he was sooooooo grateful! It's amazing how little acts of kindness makes their day! I wish life was that simple for the rest of us!
Anyway, he took us everywhere. He taught us Indonesian, he asked us all sorts of questions about Perth and we asked heaps of questions about Bali, his family, life in general etc. He spoke very good English and seemed more happy to have the company than the money we were providing him with! He wouldn't accept a tip from us either - you will find that most Balinese that become your friends actually won't accept tips from you. They would just appreciate your friendshop more.
His name is (surprise surprise) I Wayan Suwija and his mobile number is +62 81 2391 6398.
If you do consider using him, then please feel free to call him. He will definitely understand you as his English was exceptional. Also, just use him for a small trip one day to see if you like him, and then you can take it from there. I am sure you will agree with me though - he is definitely a nice guy and such a character! He managed to make me laugh a fair bit!
I hope this helps you!
Again, if you need any more info or contact people, just email me and I will try to help you out. When is it you go again?
I am soooo jealous! :(
Ali