The busy rural town of BLANGKEJEREN , 72km from Ketambe, stands at an important crossroads and has connections with both the west and east coasts; buses to and from Kutacane run hourly (3hr). Blangkejeren also lies at the heart of a marijuana-growing region; the locals use it in their cooking. As most buses leave Blangkejeren in the morning, you may have to stay overnight: Rahmat, Jalan Besar, Gang Tengah 200 (tel 0642/21023; under $5), 250m south of the bus station, has the best and cheapest accommodation, with huge clean rooms, and Juli, Jl Kong Bur 53 (tel 0642/21036; under $5), is another popular option.