poolguy, you will do just fine, half of the battle is knowing your way around, which you do . . . and, you can't get lost in ja at all . . . drivers are curtious to us white drivers, i bet you won't go again WITHOUT renting a car after this experience . . . in the end it's the cheapest way and the most fun way!!! can you san "independent"???? no waiting for anyone, you're on your own schedule.