The starting line up for our first trip to Bali 3 son's 17, 14 & 10 along with my partner Belinda & myself. After checking out BTF for a couple of months thought I had everything under control. Virgin flight out of Melbourne delayed by 1 hr no big deal but found once on board no in-flight entertainment for kids but being prepared had DVD players packed. First time on budget flight might bring cushion next time. Arrived around 7pm no queues in & out in around 5 mins this is all too easy. I turn my back for 2 seconds & luggage porters strike & bags being taken through final check just follow us they say as customs officers wave us through much to horror of others who have now queued for final check.
I am now waiting for the attempted scam you give me 1 of these notes for each bag as they show me 100,000 note we have a laugh & 20,000 for 2 bags & proceed out of arrival area where our driver Roman was waiting to take us to the Kuta Lagoon Resort where we would be staying for the next 7 nights. We pile in to mini van & off we go. Within the first 5mins thought we were going to have 5 head on crashes could not get over how they drive but after another 10mins didn't give it another thought. Arrived at hotel everything ready both rooms were great & free Bintang for all except 10yr old. After a few beers & soft drinks began to chill out for next 1/2 hour. Quickly ventured out to local mini mart to get more Bintang, water & soft drinks for kids. Was around 9 when boys wanted dinner so out again & ate at Blue Skyze Bar which was recommended by friends, Fantastic meals, great prices & friendly staff left around 11 ready for our 1st day in Bali