Good morning folks. We we’ve been here now for 6 days. It’s been interesting! Spent first 2 1/2 days in Candidasa, decided it wasn’t for us as it would be to far from the airport for the short hops we’d want to make to Perth…..and the hotel was shite.
Now in Kuta…….I’m sick saying no thank you and trying to avoid shaking hands with people I don’t to.
I have to admit, yesterday one man was told to feck off. As I said before it’s a ‘ could we live here ’ visit.
A genuine question….do you ever get used to the dirt.
It sounds like you are experiencing a culture shock. You may feel disappointed to the point of depression but allow another week or so to transition.
We are in Jimbaran which is about 20 minutes from the airport. 9 mins from Jimbaran beach. Walkable access to a couple of large supermarkets and market. My wife is Indonesian and acts as an agent for house and villa rentals and land. She may be able to help if you outline what you are looking for, your budget and for how long. If you are looking for short term accommodation while you find your feet you might look at Jims Residence.
https://www.jimsresidence.com/ They have overnight, weekly or longer term rentals. If price is not a concern there are the waterfront hotels like Intercontinental and Four Seasons. They are in the luxury class but for far from the airport.
As you are finding Bali is becoming somewhat overwhelmed with tourists and many Russians and Ukrainians have led to rapid increases in rentals as Rellek mentioned. Recently Jalan Uluwatu had the footpaths upgraded. Before you had to watch your step for potholes and broken areas. Now you have to watch your step for motorbikes which skip up onto the footpath to avoid pockets of congestion.
