Blogs from Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, Asia - page 54

For several years I'd been focusing on my Sydney rock and roll band with all the puritanical zeal of the Blues Brothers, to the extent that Mind's Eye was the focus of my existence. The idea of gallivanting around the world to visit exotic locations never even crossed my mind during these band years, that is until my lead guitarist and bass player informed me they planned to cement their relationship through the sacrament of marriage. They asked me to be the best man at their wedding to be held in Bali and I felt honoured. The news, however, hit me like a thunderbolt after spending several years as a struggling musician, totally engrossed in the fortunes of our band. But who could miss this opportunity to celebrate their upcoming wedding, while rekindling my long dormant ... read more

Aeroflot all is forgiven. The train arrived in Surabaia late and consequently we missed the ferry to Bali. All was not lost as our taxi driver suggested that we try for a plane and he took us to the airport. We were in the air thirty minutes later. The plane was owned by that world-renowned continental airline Buraq Airways. One look at the plane and we knew why the flight only cost £15. It was a small propeller driven effort, which would seat about 40 people and was covered in rust. Half way into the flight the combination of the flight and the crate loads of beer we'd devoured the night before took their toll and we all began filling our sick bags. We arrived on Bali a bit the worse for wear, but well ahead ... read more