Bali Expat Lifestyle
Indonesian relatives heading back to Java
Visits from relatives are always something to look forward to and my relatives from Java have been here for a few weeks.They are heading back to Semarang in Central Java today, content after having one road trip to Lovina / Kintamani and plenty of cheap meals from the A-list of Indonesian warungs (Warung Nikmat in Tuban, Warung Murah in Legian, Warung, Kolega in Kerobokan). Prices were always foremost in their minds, my father -in-law commenting that in Semarang ayam goreng (fried chicken) is 2,000rp, here in Bali its 9,000rp.
Date: August 15th, 2007 |
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BBQ’s and relatives in Bali
Cross cultural relationships can be difficult and fun all at the same time. At the moment I have my in-laws from Central Java visiting. They are not actually staying with me but are around most of the day. Last night we had another bbq in honor on my mother in-law who is 47.
Date: August 10th, 2007 |
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Sunday bloody Sunday in Semiyak Bali
Sunday evening in Bali and here is what this expat did today. Ika wants to learn to drive a car, so I spent an hour trying to locate a cheap rental, that we could take down to Serangan Island (plenty of open space) and get her started. Seminyak car rental places were all sold out, due to healthy tourist numbers and the fact it was Sunday. One guy wanted 150,000rp for a Suzuki Katana!
Date: August 19th, 2007 |
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Life as a Bali expat
Quitting your job, moving to Bali and starting a new life is a dream for many people. Being one of those lucky enough to have experienced it I think I can offer a few thoughts on how things go.
Date: August 14th, 2007 |
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Recent thoughts on life in Bali
On any typical day one can go through the complete range of emotions living in Bali. Everything from total peace and tranquility, to total frustration or bewilderment. Here are a few thoughts that crossed my mind recently.
Date: July 16th, 2007 |
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Internet in Semiyak Bali
This has been a challenging day to get online in Seminyak Bali. My home connection hasn’t worked all day, the local cafes have a super slow connection. The current one I’m at has some kind of software issue, but anyway, that Indonesia, take it or leave it.
Date: May 27th, 2007 |
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