Indonesia has made it difficult to obtain 60 visas but nothing an explanation with the Consulate General can't solve. After producing a carnet, passport with lots of other countrie's stamps and some nice photos, embassy staff was delighted to issue a 60 visa that is even renewable. Onward ticket evidence was also waived.
Since so many riders pass from Malaysia to Sumatra hassling with onion boats and separate passenger ferries, it might be worth a special front page bulletin advising that as of last month, the Indonesian government now operates a roll on/roll off ferry. It departs, Penang, Malaysia Tuesday evenings at eight but because of the tides, vehicles must load in the morning. It's a twelve hour sail costing 250 ringgit (About 65USD)
I'll be onboard Tuesday but not sure if there will be Internet where I'm heading so I thought to send this now. Names and addresses follow when time permits.
This world ride thing is getting better all the time.
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