When You First Time In Bali, Indonesia

Bali location is south of the equator Bali can be considered a real tropical island with an average temperature of 22ºC in the mountain regions and up to 30ºC along the coast.

Bali has two seasons: the wet season (monsoon) and the dry season. During the monsoon the humidity level can reach 97%. So you can imagine that if you add the high temperature to the high humidity it can become a sweaty situation. Sometimes thought it was even pretty chilly in the evening while staying around Ubud and make sure you have some warm clothing with you too while travelling in the mountainous areas of Munduk and Batukaru.

Theoretically the monsoon starts around the end of October and lasts until April. But in reality the rain can come later or it can keep on pouring well into May. Generally the best time to go is from May to September. But still expect some tropical rain spells during this time, especially in the mountains. The good thing about it though is that the rain can fall from the sky with buckets of water at once and often stops within an hour leaving a refreshing scent everywhere.

The Imprtant thing is about Indonesian Currency

The currency of Indonesia is the Rupiah, usually marked as Rp or IDR. Indonesia is still very much a cash-based society, and credit cards are still not accepted in many places.

Coins start at Rp100 up to Rp500

A bronze Rp500 is slowly disappearing. There is also now a new Rp1000 coin:

It may eventually replace the Rp1000 banknote, though at the moment it is relatively rare.

Banknotes come in denominations of Rp1000 up to Rp100 000:

The ABCs of Indonesian ATMs

JUST THE FACTS

Almost all Indonesian ATMs are connected to the Maestro/Cirrus network, and provide the choice of English or Indonesian instructions.

 Most ATMs dispense Rp50 000 notes (about $US6), although some give Rp100 000 (about $US12) notes. It is usually marked whether it is Rp50 000 or Rp100 000. If possible, avoid the latter unless you are e.g. about to buy something expensive. If you want to minimise transaction fees, get the maximum amount: Rp1 250 000 ($US140) for the Rp50 000 ATMs, Rp2 500 000 ($US280) for the Rp100 000 ATMs. In regional and remote areas, the most common bank is BRI (pronounced “BAY UR EEE”), but not all branches have ATMs.

In smaller cities, you might also find an ATM that dispenses Rp20 000 notes, up to a maximum of Rp500 000 ($US60) per transaction.

Source : http://flights.indonesiamatters.com/1899-idr-visitors-guide/
              http://www.bali-travel-life.com/bali-travel-tips.html

Animals Calendar of Chinese Zodiac

Gong Xi (恭禧) is congratulations or respectfully wishing one joy.

Fa Cai (發財) is to become rich or to make money.

Thus, Gong Xi Fa Cai means wishing you to be prosperous in the coming year.

These 12 animals represent the rotating 12-year cycle that is the basis of the Chinese Zodiac. You’ve likely heard reference to a particular year being the “Year of the Rabbit” or “Year of the Pig.” Displayed below are the characteristics of those born in the year of the listed animals.

 

Rat

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

Ox

Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.

Tiger

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

Rabbit

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.

Dragon

A powerful sign, those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They’re natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing what’s necessary to remain on top. Compatible with Monkey and Rat.

Snake

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

Horse

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

Goat

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

Monkey

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

Rooster

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.

Dog

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.

Pig

Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

Source : http://www.chinesezodiac.com

Batik "why not ??"

As a person whose land pekalongan known as a center of batik, I want to-for ya information about batik.
Posts by wipedia word Batik originated from Javanese language "amba", meaning to write and "point". The word batik refers to the cloth with a pattern generated by the material "night" (wax) is applied onto the fabric, so resist the entry of the dye (dye), or in English "wax-resist dyeing".
That description of the word batik, this picture the picture




T-shirt and batik is one of two of the processed material batik.
There are expensive but there are also inexpensive, usually distinguished from 'whether the suit / shirt in pembuatanya printed or in writing' and batik batik is more expensive than screen printing.
The phenomenon of today's teens are more likely to European culture, batik into something that is less popular than the burgers, klubing et al.

Irony is when we look at that there is a serious Caucasians learn batik and other Javanese culture while those Java / Indonesia itself is less interested in his own culture .. hehe * I also can mbatik g, but I often pake batik clothing *..
therefore we instil a love of cultural Ayoo Java / Indonesia Indonesia so that the youths did not lose its identity as the nation's youth ...

Bus Trans Jogja

Trans-Jogja Bus, this naming is written in the body of a large bus with a distinctive color combination of green and yellow. This bus began operating on February 18, 2008 to coincide with Monday. Buses with a capacity of 41 passengers with details of 22 seats and 19 standing this, in addition equipped with air conditioning (AC) will also be equipped with emergency exit as well as glass-breaking tool that is used when in an emergency. Supported approximately 76 shelters and 54 bus fleet transportation in the city of Yogyakarta has become an alternative means of transportation that is convenient for the people of Yogya, especially with the distance between the bus with one another in a single lane bus about 15 minutes then it can be estimated that the waiting time at bus stops provided not too long.
And this is a way to reduce air pollution caused by the increasing number of motor vehicles in this Jogja .. cayoo Trans Jogja bus .. and for the municipal government of Yogyakarta, continue to produce policies that can make jogja develop and comfortable .. we wait for the other actions ..^_^

Save Water For Our Future "Selamat Hari Bumi"

Do you ever did not touch the water in one day?

yes ... most of humanity will never say Water is the source of life. However, today our country Indonesia is ill due to the water, ranging from floods to drought events. Indonesia region, according to LIPI, has 6% of world water supply or water supply about 21% Asia Pacific. But why scarcity and difficulty in obtaining clean water and proper use become a problem that began to appear in many places and the more urgent from year to year. The trend of water consumption increased significantly, while the availability of clean water tends to slow down due to the destruction of nature and pollution, which is estimated at 15-35% per capita per year. Thus in Indonesia, with a total population of more than 200 million, the need for clean water is becoming increasingly urgent.
Well friend - a friend Quote this condition survive without the existence of a continuous effort to reduce damage to nature and pollution shall surely one day we will experience a period in which to get clean water is very difficult.
Aa Gymnastiar quoting "3M" is:

* Starting from a small .-> trash in place, saving in water usage daily

* Starting with yourself .-> start of a pattern we fikir

* From this moment .-> and let us start from now

"SAVE WATER FOR OUR FUTURE"