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Fear and Loving in Bali

Started by Gary Arndt · 2 months ago

I have found that you get the same questions from every cab driver in the world: Where are you from? Is it your first time here? How long are you staying? When did you arrive?
In the few taxi trips I’ve taken in Bali, after saying I’m an American, every cab ... Continue reading »

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  • I've found most locals are willing to joke with you about Americans, and since I'm Californian, that gave them more material. I was in Australia twice, December 2000 and January 2005. The first time, they poked fun that we couldn't choose a president or supply enough electricity to CA. The second time, we ended up with the same president and elected the Terminator the governor. A Polynesian in Tahiti walked up to our group table and, once he found out we didn't understand French, started reciting movie lines.
  • Simply beautiful. Enjoy your journey.
    Tamara ZumMallen
    Beverly HIlls, CA

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