In Reply to: My wife's first post on the forum. posted by thomo on Thursday, 2. February 2006 at 15:35 Bali Time:
I returned last friday and was in complete shock as to how bad the situation is at the moment. You wont understand until you see it for urself. The balinese are suffering so bad, i walked down one street near kuta beach and bought sumthing in every shop. one girl who's parents had died were running the shop and asked me 4 money so they could get something to eat. On legian st i was amazed at how many children were asking me to buy them a drink! Guys really, we dont realise how good we have got it and its such a shame that there are hardly any tourists in Bali. I think i speak on behalf of all those who have returned that we all had an awesum trip and the best thing i got out of my trip was spending time with the balinese and helping them out anyway i could! So get to ur travel agent and book!!!