One of the downsides of travel, especially in the Far East is the amount of hassle you get. Mostly it's good natured and you can't really resent a bloke showing you a suitcase of knocked off watches whilst you eat your Nasi Goreng (fried rice) in the local Warung (food stall).
It becomes more of a problem in other situations though. This morning I took the public ferry across from Bali to Lombok. As you aproach the boat a gaggle of blokes abound to take yuor bags on board the boat for you. Obviously this invovles a tip. The big problem occured when a couple of the 'porters' just grabbed some random bags and ran on board with them, and then demanded money from the people once they caught up to claim their bags!
A full on row happened in the middle of the 'lounge' deck of the boat. The 'porters' were demanding money for their services and this danish couple were refusing to pay. A sort of mexican stand off ensued for the next couple of minutes before the porters eventually sulked away! Well after that exciteent the next 5 hours of the ferry ride were an anticlimax of bad pop videos and overpriced snacks. Ahh the joys of travel....
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Hey Mike!!!
sounds like fun was had by all?!?!?
but it definately sounds better than being back home...of which i have been for a whole month now!!!!
youre so lucky youre still out there seeing the world!!!!
you up for a reunion when you get back?!?!?
take care
Phizz xx
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