RSJ Trip Command Center

Day of Trip

Departed Jun 14, 2026 · 29 days total

Days Until Home

Return: July 13, 2026

💱 Currency Reference

USD → AUD

1 USD = 1.4286 AUD

$100 USD = 143 AUD

USD → IDR

1 USD = 17,864 IDR

$100 USD = 1,786,385 IDR

AUD → IDR

1 AUD = 12,504 IDR

Updated: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:02:31 +0000
Source: live

📋 Quick Reference & Action Items

✅

Indonesia e-Arrival CardRequired

Must complete BEFORE landing at Denpasar (DPS). Save confirmation screenshot. Required for every visitor.

immigration.go.id →

✅

IDR 150,000 Bali Tourism LevyRequired

Pay online before arrival. ~USD $9 per person. Keep payment confirmation on phone — may be checked at airport.

lovebali.baliprov.go.id →

📝

Bali Customs — Zero-Rupiah Declaration

Customs form asks how much local currency you're carrying into Bali. If you have zero IDR cash, write "0" — this is valid and common for arriving tourists.

🐕

DO NOT Bring Maizie to BaliCritical

Bali is rabies-endemic (since 2008). Keep all Maizie documentation safe at home base in Maryland. No exceptions for the Bali leg.

🏥

Dr. Gibbons — Jun 24 AppointmentAction Needed

Confirm reschedule or switch to telehealth. Do not miss — call or use patient portal to update.

🌡️ Current Melbourne Weather

☁️

51°F

Overcast

Wind

6 mph

Season

Winter (Jun/Jul)

Typical Range

46–57°F

Open-Meteo (live) · Melbourne VIC (−37.81°, 144.96°) · 2026-06-23 10:05 UTC

🚨 Emergency Contacts

Emergency (Triple Zero)

000

Police · Fire · Ambulance

Mobile Emergency

112

Any mobile network

Non-Emergency Police

131 444

Royal Melbourne ED

+61 3 9342 7000

300 Grattan St, Parkville

🚌 Getting Around

Myki Card — Public Transit

Required for trams, trains & buses
Top up at 7-Eleven, stations, or online
Tap on AND off for trains & buses

mykitransit.com.au →

⚠️ Drive on the LEFT

US licence valid for 6 months in VIC
Give way to trams at tram stops
Hook turns in CBD — obey signs carefully
Speed in km/h (60 km/h ≈ 37 mph)

🕐 Time, Climate & Tips

Time Zone

Zone	AEST (UTC+10)
vs US EDT	EDT +14 hrs (EDT+15 during AU DST)
Jun/Jul typical	46–57°F (8–14°C)
Rainfall	Rain likely — carry waterproof layer
Daylight	~9.5 hrs (Jun/Jul)

Winter Packing Tips

🧥 Layers — mornings cold, afternoons mild
☔ Compact umbrella or waterproof jacket
👟 Comfortable walking shoes
☕ Melbourne coffee culture is world-class — enjoy it
🔌 AU/NZ Type I plug (7-day adapter available at airport)

🚨 Arrival Requirements — Complete BEFORE Landing at DPS

✈️ e-Arrival Card — fill out at immigration.go.id and save confirmation PDF/screenshot

💳 IDR 150,000 Tourism Levy — pay at lovebali.baliprov.go.id — ~$9 USD per person

🐕 DO NOT bring Maizie — Bali rabies-endemic since 2008 — Maizie stays in Maryland

🌡️ Current Bali Weather

🌤️

81°F

Mainly clear

Wind

10 mph

Season

Dry Season

Typical Jun/Jul

75–88°F

Open-Meteo (live) · Denpasar, Bali (−8.67°, 115.21°) · 2026-06-23 10:05 UTC

🚨 Emergency Contacts

Universal Emergency

112

All networks

Police / Ambulance

110 / 118

BIMC Hospital Kuta

+62 361 761263

24hr · English-speaking · Intl standard

Siloam Hospitals Bali

+62 361 779900

Tourism Police: +62 361 754599

🛵 Getting Around & Money

Traffic & Transport

🚗 Drive on the RIGHT (same as US)
📱 Use Grab app — safer than unmetered taxis
🛵 Scooter rental common — traffic is chaotic, caution advised
🚕 Bluebird Taxi = trusted metered cab company

💵 Money — Avoid Scams

✅ Use BCA or Mandiri ATMs only
❌ Kuta/Legian money changers = frequent scams
Get IDR from airport ATM or hotel on arrival
Always count bills before leaving the counter
Max ATM withdrawal varies — plan ahead

📱 SIM Card

Telkomsel — best island-wide coverage
Available at DPS airport arrivals hall
Bring unlocked phone · Bring passport for registration

🕐 Time Zone

Zone	WITA (UTC+8)
vs US EDT	EDT +12 hours
vs Melbourne	AEST −2 hours
Jun/Jul typical	75–88°F · Dry season
Humidity	Moderate–high; evenings pleasant

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🍓 Pi Nodes — 192.168.1.192 & 192.168.1.218

AdGuard Home updatev0.107.77 → v0.107.78

Run on both Pis. Binary self-replaces and restarts — DNS offline a few seconds per node.

pi@192.168.1.192

ssh pi@192.168.1.192
cd /opt/AdGuardHome && sudo ./AdGuardHome --update

pi@192.168.1.218

ssh pi@192.168.1.218
cd /opt/AdGuardHome && sudo ./AdGuardHome --update

Kernel + full package upgradeUrgent

Stagger: run .192 first, wait for reboot to complete, then .218. DNS degrades briefly during each reboot.

pi@192.168.1.192 — run first

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade -y && sudo reboot

pi@192.168.1.218 — after .192 reboots

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade -y && sudo reboot

Verify AdGuard running after reboot

Check both Pis. Expect: Active: active (running)

pi@192.168.1.192 and pi@192.168.1.218

systemctl status AdGuardHome

🖥️ NUC-Lab (Windows 11 · 192.168.1.100)

Windows Update — confirm KB5094126 installedJune Patch Tuesday

Start → Windows Update → Check for updates. PowerShell to verify. Reboot if prompted.

NUC-Lab PowerShell — verify installed

Get-HotFix -Id KB5094126

Tailscale updateif < 1.98.0

Only if current version is below 1.98.0. Post-update: confirm --accept-dns=false still set, key expiry disabled on all nodes.

NUC-Lab PowerShell

winget upgrade tailscale.tailscale

🌐 Network

Verify router DNS/DHCP — Pi nodes onlyAPT28 FrostArmada check

Router DNS and DHCP-assigned DNS must reference 192.168.1.192 and 192.168.1.218 only. No ISP or third-party resolver. Log into router admin and confirm settings haven't drifted.

🐕 Maizie

Schedule RNATT follow-up if overdueUrgent

Blood draw target: ~Sep 28, 2026 · Lab receipt target: Oct 2, 2026
180-day clock starts on lab receipt date — book vet appointment now if not already confirmed.

📋 Also On Return

📅

Debian 11 → 12 UpgradeDeadline

Both Pis must complete upgrade before August 31, 2026 Debian 11 EOL

📋

Partner Visa 309/100

Target lodge: August 1, 2026 · Fee: AUD $9,365 · Request concurrent 100 grant at lodge

📊

Sentinel Report Automation

Resume after return — check pipeline health and any backlogged CVE briefs