OT-Bali Aussie

gundownunder · Post by **gundownunder** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:33 pm

The wife and kids just got back from a ten day holiday in Bali and among the pics they brought back with them was one taken of a plaque on the wall of the BaliAussie restaurant and I thought it spoke volumes

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:38 pm

Excelent!
I have run into a few soldiers of OZ here in the States and in the sand box. Hard to find a better bunch to call mates. Darn glad we have you all to call friends.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:48 pm

You blokes have done alright for yourselves. I would serve with an Aussie any time. You're my kind of pardner's mate.

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 1:41 am

My Dad fought alongside Aussies in the South Pacific in several campaigns thru the Admiralty Islands, New Guinea, Indonesia, and the Phillipine Islands, and he had nothing but praise for his brother Aussies. He even considered retiring there back in '74 but my Mom would have nothing to do with that plan.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:21 am

That speaks more volumes than we know. I think in this case it is about the children. What we need to do is stop the older generation from brainwashing the younger generation.

If they were to ever understand the liberty they obtain through Christianity the fight would be over.

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:29 am

Yoy are so right gundownunder, that speaks volumes!!!!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:52 am

America's most consistent and dependable ally has always been Australia. The ties between our peoples in history, temperment and love of freedom are very strong. Always glad to know we're on the same side!!!

bigbore442001 · Post by **bigbore442001** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:59 pm

May I ask a stupid question? What are the attractions in Bali?

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:30 pm

bigbore442001 wrote:May I ask a stupid question? What are the attractions in Bali?

Bali although being a part of Indonesia the largest Muslim country in the world it is culturally and religiously separate the Balinese people being mostly Hindu in religion so less of the tabu that Muslim Indonesia suffers. The rest Muslim Indonesia is against idols but in Hindu Bali beautiful local handmade wood carvings of just about anything can be picked up as souvenirs for good prices. Nothing against partying in the Hindu religion so Bali is allot more festive than the rest Indonesia. That is why Bali is the most popular destination for Westerners in all of Indonesia.

klhill · Post by **klhill** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:40 pm

Bali is probably 70-80% Hindu, a type of Hindu anyway, they like their beef! Nice people, beautiful mountains and coast and great arts & crafts. On the north end of the island there's suppose to be some excellent diving.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 10:16 pm

Yup' that speaks volumes.Thanks for posting.