Thank you for the colorful experience, CPMaverick! This sounds interesting and a fun way to experience the "real" culture.

We'll have to clear customs, so I don't know how much longer that will take... any input on that could be helpful, also clearing security for airside entry on departure.

CPMaverick, do you recall where you caught the bus at the terminal? How much it was? What bus to catch? How long did it take to get there and back on the bus? I will google these things as well, just thinking out loud...