Thursday, June 29, 2023

Lava bands

 A tout sold me three lava bands at the volcano in Tanghuban Perahu Nature Park in Bandung.

He spoke English and followed me for a while, giving useful information about the volcano crater and the site. He was not intrusive, unlike the other touts.
He asked for a higher price but I bargained it down to RM 200,000 (S$17) for 2 pieces. He gave a smaller piece as an "extra".
He said that the lava band helped to reduce stress. I did not believe him at that time, but it did not matter. Later, I checked Google and found that the lava stone absorbed negative ions, and did have that effect of reducing stress.
My Indonesian friend, who accompanied me to the volcano, suggested that I should allow him to do the bargaining and get a better price as a local.
I thanked him for his offer, but told him that I do not mind paying a higher "tourist" price to help the local vendors, who had to make a living.
Tan Kin Lian



3 comments:

  1. In 2017(?) Mr Shame Asked The Government's Secretary At the Ministry Of Law To Look Out B&W Bungalows For "Personal"
    Rent Use( Not For Work Use). All These Government Servants Are Paid By Tax-Payer's Money? This Is Grossly Illegal And Abuse Of Power. He Of All Ministers Did Not Know The Law? Is This How The System Works? No Wrongdoing? Trust Is Eroded!

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  2. CPIB UNDER THE MINISTRY OF LAW WHICH HAPPENS TO BE UNDER MINISTER_______🐍________⁉️

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  3. Grey Area? Did the secretary do his boss's personal work inside the supposedly working hours or outside for his boss?

    n 2017(?) Mr Shame Asked The Government's Secretary At the Ministry Of Law To Look Out B&W Bungalows For "Personal"
    Rent Use( Not For Work Use). All These Government Servants Are Paid By Tax-Payer's Money? This Is Grossly Illegal And Abuse Of Power. He Of All Ministers Did Not Know The Law? Is This How The System Works? No Wrongdoing? Trust Is Eroded!

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