Back in Bali Nov 2009

Well I am back in Bali and loving it.

Workwise and living is always challenging however no more challenging than other places. For example, internet connections and villas... then maintenance and expectations and ways of dealing with people.

However some things don't change. I still believe that although the relationship is the most important aspect of any business in Asia, contracts are also good!!!!

For example, I haven't been able to get into contact with the owner of the villa I have rented which has lead to many miscommunications and expectations both ways very unclear - even though I had thought the expectations were very clear! We live and learn, or at least I do, every day!

Interestingly this time there are also rolling power blackouts. Luckily I had bought a torch and candles (even remembering to buy something to light the candles with after three times to the shop!)

I have also been dealing with tradesmen and have been quite impressed especially after sometimes waiting so long in Australia - although not recently thanks to the boom times being a memory and tradesmen actually working their trades again, which is lovely for the rest of us!