just a quick note to let you know whats happening here now. arrived last friday. pretty quiet around town. Santika around 60 per cent full. very hot and humid but not much rain. dollar is paying from 7300 to 7500 at present. bintangs from 12000 to20000. plenty of security guards at all the hotels and restraunts and no talk at all about the executions. anyway , got to go as we are heading off for a cycle tour. will post some more info later.cheers to everyone.