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Hi Markit I asked my GF about this, she’s spent most of her life farming at the family place on Mt Batur Chilli, Beans, corn etc. but they have a heap of coconut trees which she still climbs. The answer was “It’s the beetle or lightening “ The beetle being rhinoceros beetle. If you google...

Hi Markit The internet at Panorama has been almost non existent the last 18 months but now active and working I've had my own - Smartfren wireless Wi-Fi modem - 30 gig $30 a month- works great even up north. Can stream TV shows from it with a few min head start. Security is great - never...

Cool, No worries - there are plenty of options for all budgets,I'm sure you will find something appropriate Cheers

Yes sure Panorama cottages ll (2) Legian Rent paid yearly in advance + electricity Cleaned and new linin once a week Old style Balinese cottage - not really hotel standard but great for long term. can knock a nail in the wall or repaint etc. Quiet place.

Thanks for the tips and ideas, This morning I bought one of the black stretch/mesh style seat covers and cut some foam from an exercise mat that slips underneath for the longer rides. - seems to be an improvement Ill see how it goes. Cheers

I do take the breaks, but usually its a coffee on an early ride - Bintang after 11.00am The Nmax is ridiculously big for a scooter, not much good for Kuta/Legian riding the lanes :)

"I am seeking something in the 400-500USD/mth range. I am a writer and I need to work from home so space and internet are important. Is this idea even feasible? I don't want to travel to SE Asia only to discover that I can't afford it." My point is Markit, is that its affordable.

I have the Honda Vario 150cc F1 Great bike for 2 of us, plenty of power for the conditions, overtaking slow trucks and steep hill climbs up north etc. We are often doing some 3 - 3.5 hour rides and returning in the next few days The seat is killing my butt and cutting off circulation in other...

Just as an example, I pay Australian AUD $500- a month for a one bedroom cottage in Legian Air con bedroom, Large living area, big kitchen and bathroom nice pool and gardens. I know there is cheaper around but enjoying the situation at the moment. Good internet :- Smartfren, wireless modem 30G...

Lol – glad it wasn’t a wasted trip, might come back that way and stop for a Kilkenny next time we are up in the village I’ll have to limit my curiosity to a disinterested glance, I really don’t want the furniture thrown of the front porch again! Cheers

When on the road in Australia I take a carton of the tall Kilkenny cans - when the work or driving is done that first one is just beautiful - I find the local edition Guinness pretty good as an alternative to bintang for a first drink sometimes - All beer for me has to be super cold though.

Thanks Markit, Looking forward to it

In the bottle Nydave – the Indonesian edition Don’t have the budget to drink at the bars to often but like a few beers at home in the afternoon.

We had a nice lunch today at Plumbers Arms, and a great pint of Kilkenny The guy there told me they used to sell it in bottles for takeaway but that was over a year ago, he thought it was no longer available in Bali now. Bintang, Anker and the occasional Guinness – All good and happy to have the...

Far away, in the tropical waters of Bali, two prawns were swimming around in the warm Indian ocean. One was named Justin and the other Christian. The prawns were constantly being harassed and threatened by the numerous sharks that patrolled the area. One day, Justin said to Christian, “I’m...