Unquestionably, motorbikes are most common and the most convenient transport options in Bali. Everyone rides motorbikes. At first I was quite sceptical about it and in horror watched 5-people family (that’s right!) on one motorbike. I soon discovered that what seemed unusual to me was perfectly normal for the Balinese. As one of the expats living here said: Balinese people are very creative in terms of what can be taken onto the bike. When they figure out how they can take a pig onto the bike they soon discover that they might as well take two. I have seen many things being carried on bikes: from TV, other bikes, sacks of rice, hundreds of eggs, live animals not to mention whole families and very popular here sale representatives. When I thought nothing would surprise me anymore I see a new ‘idea’ on bike. Very entertaining I must say. When short distances are concerned things are being carried on women’s heads. Again, huge creativity in what and how to carry on one’s head-sometimes stones that must weigh at least 40kg (!).
Anyway, riding motorbike is fun. Below you’ll find several photos-most of them taken from the bikeJ or from the car. These are just few examples of what can be seen on the roads of Bali.
Anyway, riding motorbike is fun. Below you’ll find several photos-most of them taken from the bikeJ or from the car. These are just few examples of what can be seen on the roads of Bali.