In Reply to: CAR/DRIVER posted by meggers on Saturday, 29. August 2009 at 07:36 Bali Time:
His family come from up that way
Our drivers details .
We first met this young man in 1999
BUDA - I Nyoman Budayasa
from over seas + 62 81 338 250 300
from Bali 081 338 250 300
email mangboll@hotmail.com
He is 30ish born in Bali and knows the area well - give him a call and he will drive you anywhere
We always paid for meals& drinks for him but he doesn't expect it. Ring him when you get there and arrange a meeting so you can discuss trips and prices and then decide. One trip I was alone ( met friends there but did my own thing on many occasions and at 54 was a little more cautious. He didn't want to take all the money for the day because I was on my own - to me it was only an extra few dollars but to him a weeks rent. He will not overwhelm you by taking you to all the commission places to buy things. I love his sincerity and honesty and have always felt safe in his company. Any questions feel free to email me. I have confidently recommended him to many friends and work mates and the feedback has always been very positive & supportive.
He doesn't get to check his email as much now so ring him or better still text him before you go or wait till you get there and meet him . He will come to your hotel or villa . I was in hospital in 2008 and he wanted to stay at the hospital with me. ( A Balinese custom I'm told). My friends husband had an accident that same year and she was overwhelmed by the attention and help that Buda gave to her and her children during this time. They had only met him a few days earlier but he stayed with her and the kids till late some nights while she got things sorted out. His English is great - he has worked in NZ a number of times . He is now the proud dad of a baby girl so could do with extra work.