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#84536 - 18 Aug 08 01:47 first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do?
Rambu Member Registered: 28 Apr 08 Posts: 23 Loc: UK	hey I return... I am still going to be looking to meet some actors such as harry Capri. We have made progress in meeting our heroes. On our visit we have some questions 1) is there something that is a must see in Indonesia that isn't too far from Jakarta? We are interested in wildlife etc 2) is it wise for us to get a guide? 3) how easy and cheap is it to island hop? 4) what jabs are needed for westerners? You are all stars! In advance!
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#84538 - 18 Aug 08 05:48 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: Rambu]
Dilli Pooh Bah Registered: 26 Feb 06 Posts: 10483 Loc: Nearest Bar	Rambu, 1) Although it is a bit cheesy, Tamam Safari in Ciawi is near Jakarta and being in the mountains makes it quite pleasant. More like a European Safari Park than an Indonesian themed park, it is still not bad. A good day out. Your Hotel can probably make arrangements. 2 & 3) Guide, depends on what you want to do. Send a PM to one of our members "Just" who may be able to help with tours and island hopping. 4) No jabs required, but, be aware that tap water is not drinkable, basic hygiene practises should be observed and bring Immodium (or whatever alternative you prefer) for the inevitable shits! _________________________ Menace to Sobriety http://viewsfromtheeast.blogspot.com
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#84573 - 18 Aug 08 20:28 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: Dilli]
Rambu Member Registered: 28 Apr 08 Posts: 23 Loc: UK	thanks Dilli, im suprised there are no jabs to be had, is there no malaria in that part of the world? I guess not really. What would we expect to see on the Tamam Safari? The shits i can deal with.... just about! I guess we want to experience the wildlife, maybe see some nice beaches and maybe an orang pendec!
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#84579 - 18 Aug 08 23:02 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: Rambu]
Modern Witch Member+++ Registered: 10 Jun 08 Posts: 390 Loc: 6 o 10' S and 106 o 48'E	LMAO, I'm a bit offended, I'm only 4'11". _________________________ Hocus Pocus! -- I joined witchcraft because they promised power, wealth and free cookies.
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#84597 - 19 Aug 08 06:44 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: Modern Witch]
KuKuKaChu Pujangga Besar Registered: 09 Oct 05 Posts: 7476 Loc: Jakarta	Originally Posted By: Modern Witch LMAO, I'm a bit offended, I'm only 4'11". do you live in the jungle and make monkey noises? _________________________ KuKuKaChu: dangerously too sophisticated
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#84598 - 19 Aug 08 06:49 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: KuKuKaChu]
Dilli Pooh Bah Registered: 26 Feb 06 Posts: 10483 Loc: Nearest Bar	Claws in Kuku........ _________________________ Menace to Sobriety http://viewsfromtheeast.blogspot.com
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#84605 - 19 Aug 08 08:55 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: Dilli]
chewwyUK Pujangga Registered: 14 Sep 06 Posts: 2104 Loc: Jakarta	Well having just come back from a weekend in Pelabuhan Ratu I can recommend that if you have a spare couple of nights. It's about a 4 hour drive from Jakarta (less if you have light traffic) and is a good break from the smog of Jakarta. There are a few nice places up that way ..I will dig out the numbers for them and post them here later. In terms of wild life you have a bat cave where you can watch thousands of bats fly out at sunset and if you drive about 40 mins then you can see turtles. There is a great seafood market there where you can buy whatever you fancy and then take the seafood to any of the restaurants and get them to cook it for you (usual price is 15.000 per kilo) _________________________ Drowning not waving
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#84608 - 19 Aug 08 09:17 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: chewwyUK]
KuKuKaChu Pujangga Besar Registered: 09 Oct 05 Posts: 7476 Loc: Jakarta	or if you are into scuba diving, try nad-lembeh dive resort. special prices for jakchatters. website: www.nad-lembeh.com there are some pictures of the resort in the JakChat photo gallery: http://jakchat.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/galleries/81544/NAD_Lembeh_North_Sulawesi#comments _________________________ KuKuKaChu: dangerously too sophisticated
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#84613 - 19 Aug 08 09:48 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: KuKuKaChu]
chewwyUK Pujangga Registered: 14 Sep 06 Posts: 2104 Loc: Jakarta	how do you get there kuku ??? _________________________ Drowning not waving
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#84616 - 19 Aug 08 10:17 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: chewwyUK]
Roy's Hair Pujangga Besar Registered: 08 Nov 06 Posts: 3603 Loc: jakarta	Nice beach trip ay Chew?? Lovely, Now I have wheels again I can burn back down to PR again of a weekend. _________________________ Chinese like more traditional patterns on their ring.
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#84617 - 19 Aug 08 10:34 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: Roy's Hair]
chewwyUK Pujangga Registered: 14 Sep 06 Posts: 2104 Loc: Jakarta	Yup -- very relaxing weekend indeed. I shall get a few pics of the new hotel thats going up. Great outside bar / restaurant area and rooms right on the beach. 350K for a normal room and 750K for a suit room. While the suit wasn't finished it should make for a nice experience as it will have a big private terrace with a hot tub overlooking the beach. Merc + beach + hot-tub = knicker dropper _________________________ Drowning not waving
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#84619 - 19 Aug 08 10:38 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: chewwyUK]
Dilli Pooh Bah Registered: 26 Feb 06 Posts: 10483 Loc: Nearest Bar	Quote: Merc + beach + hot-tub = knicker dropper You forgot the Rophonyl which would be essential in RH's case! _________________________ Menace to Sobriety http://viewsfromtheeast.blogspot.com
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#84622 - 19 Aug 08 10:44 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: chewwyUK]
Roy's Hair Pujangga Besar Registered: 08 Nov 06 Posts: 3603 Loc: jakarta	Nice equation Chewton. A sure fire winner. _________________________ Chinese like more traditional patterns on their ring.
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#84623 - 19 Aug 08 10:45 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: Roy's Hair]
Roy's Hair Pujangga Besar Registered: 08 Nov 06 Posts: 3603 Loc: jakarta	GHB actually, slipped into a Teh Botol, Bob's yer Uncle _________________________ Chinese like more traditional patterns on their ring.
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#84648 - 19 Aug 08 19:40 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: chewwyUK]
Rambu Member Registered: 28 Apr 08 Posts: 23 Loc: UK	Originally Posted By: chewwyUK Well having just come back from a weekend in Pelabuhan Ratu I can recommend that if you have a spare couple of nights. It's about a 4 hour drive from Jakarta (less if you have light traffic) and is a good break from the smog of Jakarta. There are a few nice places up that way ..I will dig out the numbers for them and post them here later. In terms of wild life you have a bat cave where you can watch thousands of bats fly out at sunset and if you drive about 40 mins then you can see turtles. There is a great seafood market there where you can buy whatever you fancy and then take the seafood to any of the restaurants and get them to cook it for you (usual price is 15.000 per kilo) The Cave of Bats sounds amazing, this is something i would really like to see. Is that near Pelabuhan Ratu? Or near Jakarta? Also the Turtles would be great to see too. If you could let me know how we could get there that would be fantastic, thanks chewwy. We have 7 nights, so 3 nights of sightseeing and 4 nights of trying to find locations in the movie Pemalasan Rambu. How about hotels in Jakarta? What would you guys reccomend, english speaking ones only i guess.
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#84649 - 19 Aug 08 20:16 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: chewwyUK]
KuKuKaChu Pujangga Besar Registered: 09 Oct 05 Posts: 7476 Loc: Jakarta	Originally Posted By: chewwyUK how do you get there kuku ??? plane takes 3.5 hours. ferry takes a few weeks. _________________________ KuKuKaChu: dangerously too sophisticated
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#84656 - 19 Aug 08 21:45 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: Rambu]
Vulgarian Member+++ Registered: 25 Apr 08 Posts: 438 Loc: Jakarta	Originally Posted By: Rambu The Cave of Bats sounds amazing The first thing they do on leaving the cave is take a shit. Bring an umbrella.
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#84661 - 20 Aug 08 00:02 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: Modern Witch]
Vulgarian Member+++ Registered: 25 Apr 08 Posts: 438 Loc: Jakarta	Originally Posted By: Modern Witch LMAO, I'm a bit offended, I'm only 4'11". So which one are you? Again, sorry.
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#84668 - 20 Aug 08 03:29 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: Vulgarian]
Modern Witch Member+++ Registered: 10 Jun 08 Posts: 390 Loc: 6 o 10' S and 106 o 48'E	Originally Posted By: Vulgarian Originally Posted By: Modern Witch LMAO, I'm a bit offended, I'm only 4'11". So which one are you? Again, sorry. You wanna piece of me? Huh? huh? _________________________ Hocus Pocus! -- I joined witchcraft because they promised power, wealth and free cookies.
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#84669 - 20 Aug 08 03:32 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: KuKuKaChu]
Modern Witch Member+++ Registered: 10 Jun 08 Posts: 390 Loc: 6 o 10' S and 106 o 48'E	Originally Posted By: KuKuKaChu Originally Posted By: Modern Witch LMAO, I'm a bit offended, I'm only 4'11". do you live in the jungle and make monkey noises? I make monkey noises sometimes. Am jealous, I wanna go to Pelabuhan Ratu like Chewwy.. :-S _________________________ Hocus Pocus! -- I joined witchcraft because they promised power, wealth and free cookies.
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#84673 - 20 Aug 08 06:30 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: Rambu]
chewwyUK Pujangga Registered: 14 Sep 06 Posts: 2104 Loc: Jakarta	Originally Posted By: Rambu Originally Posted By: chewwyUK Well having just come back from a weekend in Pelabuhan Ratu I can recommend that if you have a spare couple of nights. It's about a 4 hour drive from Jakarta (less if you have light traffic) and is a good break from the smog of Jakarta. There are a few nice places up that way ..I will dig out the numbers for them and post them here later. In terms of wild life you have a bat cave where you can watch thousands of bats fly out at sunset and if you drive about 40 mins then you can see turtles. There is a great seafood market there where you can buy whatever you fancy and then take the seafood to any of the restaurants and get them to cook it for you (usual price is 15.000 per kilo) The Cave of Bats sounds amazing, this is something i would really like to see. Is that near Pelabuhan Ratu? Or near Jakarta? Also the Turtles would be great to see too. If you could let me know how we could get there that would be fantastic, thanks chewwy. We have 7 nights, so 3 nights of sightseeing and 4 nights of trying to find locations in the movie Pemalasan Rambu. How about hotels in Jakarta? What would you guys reccomend, english speaking ones only i guess. To get there you can either hire a car or there is a guy who runs a free shuttle service from Jakarta if you stay at his place else or pay him about 150K - Not sure if anybody has Leos number ??? if you do can you post it for him? The bats and the turtles all in Pelabuhan Ratu Hotels ... what budget do you have? _________________________ Drowning not waving
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#84748 - 21 Aug 08 00:06 Re: first ever visit to Indonesia what should I do? [Re: chewwyUK]
Rambu Member Registered: 28 Apr 08 Posts: 23 Loc: UK	150k for a 4 hour shuttle trip sounds pretty good. As for budget, well after flights we have about £800-900 for a week to give us hotels, food and trips. Is that enough?
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#84750 - 21 Aug 08 01:54 more than enough [Re: Rambu]
JakartaLinks Member+ Registered: 07 Jul 08 Posts: 51 Loc: Indonesia, Jakarta	That more than enought for a nice week holliday. Just dont go to the big hotel bars becouse than you will end up short Attachments _________________________ Jakarta Links Connecting People Linking the best sites in Jakarta www.jktlinks.com www.jakartalinks.com
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#84801 - 21 Aug 08 17:30 Re: more than enough [Re: JakartaLinks]
Rambu Member Registered: 28 Apr 08 Posts: 23 Loc: UK	what bars should we go to? which hotel would you reccomend?
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#84802 - 21 Aug 08 17:41 Re: more than enough [Re: Rambu]
Brown Bear Member+ Registered: 16 Apr 08 Posts: 65 Loc: Kalimantan	Originally Posted By: Rambu what bars should we go to? which hotel would you reccomend? Hotels: I usually stay in shitty places, nothing to recommend. Bars: Depends on what person you are. Myself, I enjoy to have good fun, so when I am in Jakarta I always go to Stadium in Kota. They got (among other things), a bar and a night club across several floors.
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