Closed businesses in Kalimas Arcade


This is an especially hard time for businesses in Bali due to the lack of tourism.  Getting my haircut at Seven Barbershop located on this strip, I couldn't help but notice that there are many businesses that have recently closed like this Mexican restaurant.

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