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Bira, Indonesia

Safety

Safety in Bira, Indonesia
What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?

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  1. I always went in twos! But it felt safe enough to go on a run alone. I just was blessed with a running buddy!This is an awesome place to run too! If you run towards Indomaret then turn right down the road with the sign Sunrise Cliff theres some gravel roads that keep going and have some sweet look outs, that are sweet for morning runs! 🙂

Ministry Summary

Ministry Summary in Bira, Indonesia
Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?

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Lodging

Lodging in Bira, Indonesia
Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.

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  1. We stayed at somewhere called Phinisi Hostel. IT WAS AWESOME! Right on the ocean, lots of space for eating, or meeting as a team. The staff there was phenomenal. They did laundry there (we paid, but it was a good price), cooked real good meals that we often ordered, had hot and cold water for free, and let us use their kitchen to cook if we wanted to. They also helped us set up transportation back to Makassar and snorkeling on our adventure day! It was about half mile from an Indomaret and less than a mile from a strip of yummy restaurants, and Bira beach which is full of fun activities! We did have to drive/walk down something we referred to as trash road to get to it, if it looks slightly sketchy you’re probably going the right way. We didn’t swim in the water right outside the hostel because ya know, trash road, but Bira beach was perfect for swimming. We did walk the shores when the tide was low in the evening though it was beautiful!

Food / Meals

Food / Meals in Bira, Indonesia
What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).

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Transportation

Transportation in Bira, Indonesia
What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.

People’s Opinions

  1. Getting to Bira, yikes. From Makassar we got a grab to Terminal Mallengkeri and just ask for a car to Bira. There are just random cars that take people there that hold up to 6 people, so it can be a squish with packs too. We were able to get one with 3 of us, and another random man plus the driver for 400,000 Rupiah. That is a fair price! Just a heads up, it is likely that the driver will smoke the majority of the 4-5 hour ride back, the car may or may not have air-conditioning, and if you easily get carsick prepare your hearts and dramamine. Theres a lot of stop & go in traffic, weaving in and out of cars, etc.

Medical

Medical in Bira, Indonesia
Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).

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Communication

Communication in Bira, Indonesia
Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?

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Financial

Financial in Bira, Indonesia
Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.

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Translators

Translators in Bira, Indonesia
List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken

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Off Days / Fun Activities

Off Days / Fun Activities in Bira, Indonesia
What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?

People’s Opinions

  1. Snorkel at Bira beach for only $7 USD!! Beautiful! There’s so a look out we hiked up too, it’s an easy hike, and worth the view!
    Snorkel Bira beach

Other Important Contacts

Other Important Contacts in Bira, Indonesia
Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions

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Tips

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Additional Info

Additional Info in Bira, Indonesia
Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?

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