In Reply to: We have had similar things happen to us. posted by jules_2 on Sunday, 26. June 2005 at 16:37 Bali Time:
We did get a number of hints from people we met along the way last trip but I did point out that it was our first holiday in many years and the cost of living in Australia was so much higher. For instance we met a young musician who had been offered a gig in Australia for $50 per week assuming it was a huge sum of money - he has a wife and child to support also. Once we explained to him that $50 would not even put a roof over their heads he realised it was not such a good idea and I think the myth of Aussies being very wealthy was dispelled to some extent.
Luckily, I'm able to help in other ways, eg. building websites to promote their businesses. We all help on the forum by spreading the word when we have had great service, so I feel we are all doing our bit to help. Taking clothes & useful gifts I'm sure is well appreciated also.