Batam Trip 2009 Essentials

Ok guys this is the definitive list that will prepare us for the Batam Trip. Please take note of all details and on your part take responsibility and do what you have to.

1. Rooming List

Harpreet - Puvan

Rizvi - KK

Harry - Sat

Chan - Prak

Bert - Mogan

SK - Rooban

Maran - Kumaran

If you want to swap, please do it internally and make sure the respective partners knows what's going on. Eg. If SK wants to room with Kumaran, please inform Rooban and Maran too.

2. Ferry Timing

Group 1 (AM group): Group IC: Rizvi
Ferry leaves 1050am sharp. I suggest meet 0930 Hrs at Harbourfront. This is crucial as you need time to buy duty free alcohol and what not. If you are late, that's your own problem.

Ferry will reach Batam 1050 Batam time (Batam is one hour behind). Your van pick up to the resort will come at 1230pm. That leaves you time to have lunch, do a bit of shopping at the mall there, and also buy Coke, Mineral Water etc..

Group 2 (PM group): Group IC: Harvey
Ferry leaves at 710pm. I aim to clear immigration at 630pm so that leaves us half an hour to buy duty free. I understand that some are coming after work so please take note of how early you need to leave.

Ferry will reach Batam at 710pm. Pick up is at 8pm so we have time to pack dinner, go back resort and eat.

On your part, can you SMS the Group IC and confirm which group you are going with. Also, some of you have not paid the taxes, which is $28 per person. So please bring this amount in loose change to pay. For those who have paid, your IC already has your cash.

3. Money

This is entirely up to you. But as a rule of thumb, bring about $50 in Singapore dollars. This is emergency cash. Change about $100 to Indonesian Rupiah. The rate now is about $1 to 6800 Rupiah. You can change at the Batam ferry terminal itself when you reach. So if you can't change in Singapore, do it there. Finally, bring about $50 (or debit card) for duty free shopping. The rest is entirely up to you.

4. Drinks

I suggest 2 bottles for every 3 people. So as we have 1 non-drinker, that leaves 13. So 10 bottles will be more than enough. What you want to buy to drink is your choice, but there will be some offers at the duty free itself so look out for that.

On a side note, those going in the AM group, can you please confirm with me what time the duty free shop closes at the Singapore side. For the currency exchange rate counter at Batam as well. Drop me an SMS.

5. Packing List

Again, it's entirely up to you what you want to bring. Jeans and shoes are not necessary.

a. slippers
b. underwear
c. 1 beach shorts
d. 1 berms to wear throughout
e. 3 tops
f. toiletries - gel, contact lens, spectacles, cologne, shaver etc..
g. sunglasses
h. sunblock
i. passport
j. wallet

6. Games

Can somebody ensure the following things are brought?

a. Cards
b. Camera (I will bring)
c. Music (Prak have you transferred the songs? Who has a HiFi system please bring.)
d. Games - Taboo? Risk? I'm the Boss? Anti-Monopoly?

Prak can I leave you in charge of the entertainment portion?

So yes guys, that's it. See you Friday at your respective times. Get ready to have some serious fun!