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7 Jun 2013
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Me Too ;-)
I am also looking at doing a similar trip about that time. Although I am only in the very early stages of planning.
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7 Jun 2013
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Going to other direction, now having mandatory 2 month break...
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9 Jun 2013
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OK Stay in touch then.
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Originally Posted by curranp
I am also looking at doing a similar trip about that time. Although I am only in the very early stages of planning.
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Other than planning for the International Driving Permit and the Carnet and getting details about the shipping of the bike I'm not planning too much at all. I've decided to just take it a day at a time.
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29 Jun 2013
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Trip Postponed
Since my last posting I have been made an offer I couldn't refuse and am now working in Dili, Timor-Leste for the next 12 months.
Let me know if you need me to do any research here for you.
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29 Jun 2013
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Good for you
Hey that's great news for you and yes I'll probably be asking you about a cheap place to stay for a few days while I'm waiting for my bike to arrive.
Still haven't fixed a date but it'll still be around the end of August or early September. Thanks for the update.
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Let me know your budget and I'll see what I can find. I don't know if there is much available within walking distance of the port, but taxis are cheap and plentiful here.
I'll also see if I can clarify exactly what the clearance protocols are here, so you can make sure you have the appropriate documentation arranged.
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8 Jul 2013
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Hey thanks. Budget will be the cheapest livable room/bed I can find. I'm still on track to leave by early September and will be in touch when I have some dates firmed up.

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Accommodation
I found the Dili Backpackers, it is almost walking distance to the port. Rates from USD8 per night for a shared accommodation up to USD20 for a single room, with shared bathroom. I didn't go in and have a look, but it seemed pretty clean, and the operators speak English. I'll start looking a bit harder when you have confirmed dates.
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