Quest for the Dollar killing Bali


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Posted by OzCulprit on Friday, 6. August 2010 at 11:54 Bali Time:

In Reply to: Further comment on development posted by Loz on Friday, 6. August 2010 at 10:39 Bali Time:

After returning from my holiday weds I am totally dismayed at the many changes at the hands of those in search for the dollar. The massive Western developments have been built or currently being built are eye sores. I go to Bali to get away from here and as it slowly turns into a island resort it's turning into what I want to get away from.

I love the Balinese Culture but with the development occurring at a rapid rate that culture will soon disappear. Ubud is just a boutique town now and I won't be back there again. I don't know if it's just me but this year the food tasted bland when I went out to various places I used to love eating.

I would not mind if the poor benefited but they don't.

Still enjoyed my holiday with friends but in shock at many things this year.


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