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You have that typical Yank attitude: "Let's throw around some money because everything is so dirt cheap in that country." No thank you.

I wonder how long it will take until your memory about the problems fades enough that you can't wait to be back.

I was there in 2006. I went with public transport from Sanur since taxis charge crazy prices in Bali.
Next time I will rent a scooter.

Spent one night there, if I remember right for around 100k....

Maybe someone with experience on this should comment, but how I understand the system in Indonesia, the green license in any denomination will help.

It sounds to me that you feel like you had paid 1 Ball for the answer. This was not the case. I hope now that he is not more reluctant to help out when asked.