Today we rented a car for a trip to Bangkerai, which is a nearby forest outside Balikpapan. On the way back the car was stuck in the mud, but we managed to get out thanks to two helpful passers-by. Gave them Rp 50,000 for the help. Walking on suspension bridges between the trees, about 15 […]
I made my third visa run to Singapore on 28 October, and here are the boring details: 28 Oct: Mandala flight Balikpapan – Jakarta. Rp 503,200. Stayed at “the place” next to Asri (which was full). They have mounted an air conditioner at “the place”, great! The room now costs Rp 90,000. 29 Oct: Lion […]
I have previously posted a couple of pictures from Balikpapan downtown (here). Below a picture taken on 2 October at the outskirts of town, to the North. The terrain is quite hilly.
Here is an example of a typical local dish (Nasi Padang), consisting of rice, a piece of spicy beef, a piece of mashed potato mixed with spices, vegetables (cassava leaves, jackfruit, cabbage), and chili. This tasty meal is a favorite of mine and was bought in a restaurant for Rp 12,000 (around one dollar and […]
I visited the dentist today, Dr. Ari at Balikpapan Dental Health Center. For the check-up and filling of two small cavities I paid Rp 360,000, which is around USD 36.