[governance] Bali airport construction

Suresh Ramasubramanian suresh at hserus.net
Mon Oct 14 01:04:22 EDT 2013 

Stores and taxis are perfectly happy to take usd though you run the risk of 
being overcharged as a tourist

--srs (htc one x)



On 14 October 2013 10:23:31 AM "Ian Peter" <ian.peter at ianpeter.com> wrote:
> A few Bali hints for people arriving early -
>
> Joana, there are taxis that charge you too much, but Bali is very cheap. If 
> the fee is reasonable get your hotel to organise a pick up for you to be safer.
>
> Not sure whether all visas are same cost ($USD25 for me) , but I think all 
> are in US dollars. So to save time at airport bring some US dollars cash 
> with you.
>
> If you want to experience Bali, get out of Nusa Dua which is basically 
> almost a gated community. Avoid Kuta unless you want to spend your time 
> with drunken Australians.
>
> If you want an adventure, google the bike rides from the volcano.  Downhill 
> all the way, great ride, easy pedalling. If you have time experience Ubud 
> at the artistic centre and some of the north of the island. Sanur is close 
> by and a quieter beach/shopping alternative to Kuta.
>
> Looking forward to seeing everyone and wish I had organised more time to 
> experience Bali again. When you get away from the Kuta/Nusa Dua areas you 
> can experience a very beautiful animist culture which I hope everyone gets 
> some experience of.
>
> Ian Peter
>
>
>
> From: Joana Varon Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 3:31 PM
> To: governance at lists.igcaucus.org Cc: Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro ; 
> Robert Guerra Subject: Re: [governance] Bali airport construction
>
> Thanx!
> If anyone has taxi infos for midnight girly travelers, would be great!
> On Oct 14, 2013 1:28 AM, "Suresh Ramasubramanian" <suresh at hserus.net> wrote:
>
>   Take your pick
>
>   http://www.prepaidgsm.net/en/indonesia.html
>
>   --srs (iPad)
>
>   On 14-Oct-2013, at 9:34, Robert Guerra <rguerra at privaterra.org> wrote:
>
>
>     Any recommendations on which provider provides the best data (value for $)
>
>     Robert
>
>     Sent from a mobile device. Apologies for typos and brevity.
>
>     --
>     R. Guerra
>     Phone/Cell: +1 202-905-2081
>     Twitter: twitter.com/netfreedom
>     Email: rguerra at privaterra.org
>
>     On Oct 14, 2013, at 12:02 PM, Suresh Ramasubramanian <suresh at hserus.net> wrote:
>
>
>       Sims are cheap and easily available
>
>       The visa rate probably varies depending on your country
>
>       --srs (htc one x)
>
>
>       On 14 October 2013 9:23:44 AM "Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro" wrote:
>
>         Hi thanks for this heads up Robert.
>
>
>         I thought the visa on arrival was 10USD so it's good to know. I would be 
>         curious as to how much the sim cards cost. I will be at the Kuta Beach 
>         Heritage Resort. Wondering where everyone is staying. I should be there on 
>         Saturday night.
>
>
>         Kind Regards,
>         Sala
>
>
>
>
>         On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 3:50 PM, Robert Guerra <rguerra at privaterra.org> wrote:
>
>           Just arrived in Bali . A few quick notes for those arriving in the next few 
>           days for the IGF
>
>           - view is quite scenic flying into Bali. Get a window seat to get the best view
>
>           - Bali airport is undergoing renovations . All quite orderly, but 
>           construction makes the waiting areas a bit smaller
>           - visa on arrival fee was 25 $ usd for me
>           - after you collect your luggage, it gets xrayed and then you pass through 
>           customs, and exit to the arrivals section of the airport
>           - there are numerous ATM machines in the arrival area (past customs ) and 1 
>           or 2 mobile company booths (where one can get sims ). I didn't inquire as 
>           to cost, through
>           - even though it's over, the APEC leaders summit signs are still up as is 
>           the free APEC airport wifi :)
>
>           Hope these tips are helpful
>
>           Robert
>
>           Sent from a mobile device. Apologies for typos and brevity.
>
>           --
>           R. Guerra
>           Phone/Cell: +1 202-905-2081
>           Twitter: twitter.com/netfreedom
>           Email: rguerra at privaterra.org
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