In Reply to: years ago posted by LynneeD on Wednesday, 27. December 2006 at 05:58 Bali Time:
This is what it said in the Garuda brochure from my second to Bali in 1980.
Quote:'Summer clothes, open neck short sleeved shirts, slacks are recommended. Formal wear is usually a dark lounge suit.'
Some other important information from that brochure:
• Visas were necessary and cost $3.20 and were valid for 30 days
• Vaccinations against cholera and smallpox were compulsory
• Typhoid and parayphoid vaccinations were recommended
• The Australian dollar fluctuated between 595 and 610 rp
• Airport departure tax was $1.10 AUD
• Tipping was not compulsory but appreciated and ranged from 8c - 12c for each bag carried by a porter or bellboy
Quote:'Indonesia is a highly photogenic country. Those interested in photography should bring their own supply of film.'
'Changes in food sometimes results in minor stomach upsets.'
• Garuda operated three DC8 flights weekly from Sydney to Bali.
Quote:(Taxis for sightseeing) On Bali, it costs about 80c AUD per hour for a minimum of two hours; if taken from the airport it costs about $1.10 AUD per hour for a minimum of four hours.'
Times have changed. :)