It always happens when a new year starts, everything increases in price. It seems to be a norm, not only in Indonesia, but also around the world. Ferry fares are on the increase and no doubt bus, train and airfares will be on the rise soon. It also means that the cost of entry into tourist sites (Obyek Wisata) will rise no doubt.
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Most of you that have travelled around Indonesia know that flight delays are inevitable at on time or another due to various situations and factors. It’s frustrating and damn annoying but there isn’t anything you can do about it. The adage of ‘rubber time or ‘jam karet’ seems to apply constantly. But, be pleased and not excited because I can never see this being enforced, it seems that the government wants to compel airlines to compensate passengers for late flight delays and other situations.
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Being prepared for your journey in regard to your health should be one of your major priorities. Mishaps do occur and there are a lot of bugs that bite and diseases in tropical Indonesia and its best to be mindful of this. It’s a fact that somewhere in the archipelago of Indonesia can be found just about every disease known on the planet. Having said that, your chances of contracting one of these depends on where you go and how well you are vaccinated.
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There are occasions when you might need to seek advice or help from the consulate of your country when in Indonesia. You will get all sorts of assistance on matters like visa formalities, passport requirements and other issues like to vote in your country’s election if you haven’t placed an absentee vote. There are times of course when you need real help like after being a victim of crime, or even worse, you are the perpetrator of a crime and get chucked in the slammer.
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As an alternative to hopping on a plane to connect to your next destination, why not take a ferry if you are travelling between the smaller islands in the archipelago and in particular East Nusa Tenggara. It’s not only a relaxing way to travel but you get a chance to observe the coastlines of the islands as well as meeting the locals.
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It is always important to abide by the laws of the country you are travelling in, but, if you do find yourself in need of advice and assistance it is always comforting to know there is an embassy near you. Here are a few of the foreign embassies in Medan.
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A few years back on a visit to the island of Bali I had this misfortune of breaking a bone in my foot at Gunung Batur. Subsequently I ended up walking around, albeit with the aid of crutches, with 10 pound of plaster on my leg. It wasn’t until then did I actually realise just how hard it was to get around Indonesia being disabled in such a manner. I managed of course with the aid of my wife, Candika, catching mostly cabs and hobbling short distances. What really annoyed me was watching everybody swimming in the pool on a hot day at the homestay whilst I twiddled my thumbs!.
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On the larger islands across the archipelago money exchangers are widely available. In places like Bali and Lombok there seems to one on every corner or every fifteen steps!. However there are also just as many scam artists around. The decision to make whether or not to bring travellers cheques, cash or go crazy on the credit card is a matter of personal choice.
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In a Business News report it was interesting to read that the low-cost national carrier PT Adam SkyConnection Airlines plans to lease five more planes next year to expand its operations, and has set aside Rp 30 billion (US$3.2 million) for each plane. These will consist of Boeing 737-400’s which can carry up to 170 passengers. The airline preferred to lease aircraft rather than purchase new aircraft because it was cheaper.
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It has been a while since the cost of inter-island ferries went up but the Indonesian government in all their wisdom has seen fit to raise the costs as of next month. It is an excellent way to procure more revenue for the treasury considering the amount of people that use these marvellous crafts, although some do, on occasions, sink!. Here’s more from the Bali Discovery:
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