Just had friends call in and fill me in on their 3 week trip to Bali.
Flew Garuda Bris/syd/den, their bags arrived 2 days later after missing the plane in Sydney (apparently they had to come off the plane in Sydney for security reasons).
So they flew Garuda and their baggage flew Singapore Airlines.
Weren't real happy with lack of drinks/movie on flight.
Had a ball regardless, ex.rate hovered around 6800-7100 while there.
Noticed a few shops just didnt bother opening some days on Jl Legian.
Heaps of Germans, Russians,Holes (Holland)not many Aussies.
Felt safe at all times, but didnt think the security was really all that much different.
Had to leave one bag behind (which i will sort out for them when i am there next month) as they were 50kgs over allowance (Garuda did let them go over 30kgs between 3).
Are now making plans for October trip.