We (Uma and me) are now back in Singapore after five sunny days filled with snorkeling, wakeboarding, jet skiing and sightseeing in beautiful Bali. Sad to say I find myself having mixed emotions on Bali. On the one hand it is a paradise with its magnificent nature and friendly people, on the other it feels like a Egypt light. Frequently the very same people that smile and laugh with you will not think twice about scamming you for money, any which way they can. Despite this we both feel that Bali is a place we want to return to in the near future.

Outside the hotel everything seem to focus around the dollar. Don't be surprised if you can negotiate prices down to 1/4 of the starting price. This goes for everything from wood carvings and kites to tours and spa treatments. A reliable guide can be hard to find. We were lucky enough to get in contact with a Mr Putu, who did a good job showing us around the island for a reasonable price. He can be contacted via pt_p12a@yahoo.co.id for tour, spa and water sport services.

Todays title is a quote by my beloved travel partner Uma. While discussing the hotel checkout time she, to the great amusement of myself and the Conrad concierge staff, innocently exclaims "when is putang (Mr Putu) arriving to pick us up?".

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=putang

; )