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Former US President Barack Obama (center) shakes hands with Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika after arriving at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on June 23. (JP/File)
Former US president Barack Obama is currently enjoying some down time in Bali.
Obama is reportedly staying at the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan from Friday until June 28.
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The plane carrying the 44th United States president landed at 5:55 p.m. local time at the Ngurah Rai International Airport on Friday.
“A special plane landed at Ngurah Rai International Airport at 5:55 p.m. Cars were provided to pick up the guests,” said Bali Provincial Administration assistant III Dewa Eka.
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According to reports, Obama is bringing 12 family members with him on this trip, including his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
After Bali, the group is scheduled to continue their trip to Yogyakarta from June 28 to 30 and Jakarta from June 30 to July 2. (kes)
