The view from our balcony...
I love going to the market here in Asia. Prices are rarely fixed so you get to barter and have some chat with the locals. I know people would rather not waste the 5 minutes but it's all part of the shopping experience! The Balinese all think I'm Japanese but I'm from Scotland... I like a bargain !
First impressions- the Balinese are really friendly people. They always stop for a chat, but not just because they want to make a sale. Quite a few of them have Australian accents too tehehe. Lots of Australian tourists here.
How much are these shorts?
How many you want? Cheaper for more.
I've only got 1 pair of legs, just one!
No, you buy more, I give it to you cheaper. Buy some for your mother!
Haha, no. One pair- how much?
Okay, Japanese price 120,000... Australian Price 180,000...
I got them for 40,000. He raised his hand a few times but I wasn't sure if he wanted to hit me, or slap me in the back for being cheeky. I kinda threw 40 out there to begin with and stuck with it.
C'mon you buy two, 100,000...
Ah, so one for 120,000; two for 100,000 !
It's all good, light hearted fun. It's important to support the locals. As we were leaving he tried to sell me a wooden penis bottle opener !
That's what you get for being cheeky.
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