Thursday, December 11, 2008
Bali Tips #1 - Prams
If you have a preschooler who even just sometimes needs a pram (mummy, I'm too tired to walk), you will have problems in Bali unless you stay 24/7 in a resort.
The footpaths are chaotic. Large concrete slabs that with big gaps or rises between them. You'll be tempted to give up and carry the pram and the child. Not fun in 100% humidity.
You will consider, and maybe even try, some quick pram pushes along the road. Don't! The driving is quite crazy, all based seemingly on "just missing" cars and pedestrians. I cannot believe I did not witness a serious accident.
Shops in Kuta are not suited to prams, the aisles tend to be too narrow. But department stores are ok.
Aaaah! Taxis are so cheap, I won't need a pram. This is true, short journeys can be as cheap as $1. However almost all the cabs do not have seatbelts...
The footpaths are chaotic. Large concrete slabs that with big gaps or rises between them. You'll be tempted to give up and carry the pram and the child. Not fun in 100% humidity.
You will consider, and maybe even try, some quick pram pushes along the road. Don't! The driving is quite crazy, all based seemingly on "just missing" cars and pedestrians. I cannot believe I did not witness a serious accident.
Shops in Kuta are not suited to prams, the aisles tend to be too narrow. But department stores are ok.
Aaaah! Taxis are so cheap, I won't need a pram. This is true, short journeys can be as cheap as $1. However almost all the cabs do not have seatbelts...
