Sari Club
The Sari Club used to be one of the busiest places for toursits in Bali. Right there on Jalan Legian adjacent to Poppies Lane II it was a thumping nightspot that attracted tourists, locals and expats alike. The bombing stunned the island and has hit the tourist industry hard.
My guesthouse at Ronta Bungalows is about a 3 minute walk from the site and I have meant to get photos before but when I go it seems to rain. Anyway today I did snap a few shots and I wasn’t the only spectator. There are large numbers of tourists from Java this weekend as the President, Megawati Sukarnoputri is here in Bali visiting the village she came from, Mengwi about an hours drive north.
The original site of the Sari Club is now fenced off and is completely demolished.
Buildings across the street also sustained damage. The Javanese tourists left flowers and messages on the rubble out in front. They obviously were as mesmerized as the foreign tourists. Local workmen are now busy repairing the sidewalk with little bricks and it will be interesting to see what replaces the Sari Club.
Some people refer to this as ‘ground zero’. It will always be remembered for sure. I’m hoping to help speed the recovery by highlighting what a great place Bali is.
By Nick | Permalink
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I lost about ten friends in the bombing and i should have been there when it happened but had to come home a week early. It’s nice to know that things out there arebeginning to come back together. I will be back in the summer and me and my friends have started a fund which we want to bring out and give to some of the locals who made friends with as we know they will be suffering from the lack of tourists. Keep up the good work xx
I can’t properly express my anger over this gutless bastard of an act. Each and every one of these sons of whores should be publicly tortured, humilliated, raped, bashed, shot, stabbed, stoned then dipped in acid over weeks of time so they may endure a little of the suffering they have inflicted on so many innocent people. Burn in hell you cowardly bastards!
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Check this site for some good pics. May need to clear using them with original photographer but good pics. Hope it helps.
We are preparing an article abour this big disaster.
I need some dramatic photos of medical staff and volunteers.
Can you help me on this?
Best, Monica Carrillo