2007 Archive

A day at the beach

Thursday, 27 September 2007
Balikpapan, Indonesia

Rune just got himself a high speed HSDPA modem, connecting wirelessly to the mobile network and the internet. A great tool to have here! Price of the modem is Rp 2,230,000 (USD 243), and the first 3 months are free up to 2.5 GB a month, thereafter Rp 625,000 a month. A speed test against […]

Balikpapan, Indonesia

Wednesday, 12 September 2007
Balikpapan, Indonesia

After about a week or so in Manila, Rune flew with Cebu Pacific Air to Jakarta, Indonesia, last weekend (Friday evening, 7 September), where he stayed in a small homestay in an area called jalan Jaksa in central Jakarta. It costs Rp 60,000 per night, or about 6 US Dollars. “Soft Laundry”, which is also […]

Manila, Philippines

Monday, 3 September 2007
Manila, Philippines

Rune made a change in his plans and is now in Manila, Philippines, to do a job assignment. How come? Surprisingly, a few days ago my boss admitted he could not find a replacement for me, and asked if I wanted to continue in my current position, “on the road”, and “until further notice”, just […]

Got Indonesian visa!

Monday, 27 August 2007
Oslo, Norway

Indonesian visa obtained! Price: NOK 270 (USD 46).

Got Indian visa!

Wednesday, 22 August 2007
Oslo, Norway

Rune got his Indian visa today, valid for 5 years. Price: NOK 1300 (USD 220).