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Asia » Indonesia » Lombok » Gili Air September 2nd 2009

After having such a bad end to our week in Bali we really hoped that things would improve for our time on Lombok. We had been told from quite a few people that the locals on Lombok were much more friendly and not so greedy so we were quite looking forward to a more relaxed time not having to argue over every Rupiah. In our haste to leave Bali we'd picked a really rubbish ferry time, this meant that not only did we get no sleep for the 3 hour journey across the water, but we also arrived at around 2.30am which is a really bad time for onward transport. Of course we were approached by the usual taxi & bemo divers as we ate out curried egg and rice breakfast (strange how good it tasted ... read more
Gili Air Beach
Boat on the beach
Sophie sleeping on the terrace

Asia » Indonesia » Lombok » Gili Air August 1st 2009

So, we couldn't get a boat straight to Gili Air, we had to go back to Gili T and then over to Gili Air on the afternoon boat so off we went back to Gili T, then after a few hours drinking too much coffee we got a very choppy boat over to Gili Air. I know it must sound really strange going back to the Gili's after our initial disappointment but as the boat from Bali had cost so much money and the general cost of transportation was pretty high along with the time it takes to get anywhere in Indonesia, we decided to try and make the most of it and find exactly what we had gone there for! And, at last we weren't disappointed! We struggled to find somewhere to stay the first ... read more
A brief stop back on Gili T
Arriving on Gili Air
Time to find somewhere else to stay!

Asia » Indonesia » Lombok » Gili Air July 15th 2009

Nun jetzt sind es schon einige Tage in Gili Air. Ein Schnorcheltrip und ein Tauchgang waren jetzt schon dabei. Riesen Fischschwärme (von denen einige am Abend am Teller landen), Muränen und Wasserschildkröten gibt es jede Menge zu betrachten. Haie auch - die Moni hat einen beim Schnorcheln gesehen, mir ist das Erlebnis leider verwehrt geblieben. Dabei habe ich extra vorher mein Knie aufgekratzt. Die stehen aber anscheinend nicht auf meine Blutgruppe. Wir machen ansonsten nichts. Lesen, Essen, Spanisch lernen und am Abend immer schön brav gemeinsam um die Insel joggen. Natürlich dem Sonnenuntergang entgegen. Man braucht bei der Hitze einen Motivationsfaktor. Gili Meno haben wir auch besucht, traumhafter Strand. Dorthin fahren wir morgen wieder. Für die Moni geht es dann über Bali und Bangkok nach Hause. Ich habe noch 10 Tage (Freude und Trauer schwingen gleichzeitig ... read more
Fast einsam
Lombok Clown
Er faengt von vorne nochmals an

Asia » Indonesia » Lombok » Gili Air July 12th 2009

Mit einem Speedboat nach Gilli Air. Diese Insel ist ein Paradies. Sie besteht aus Bungalows, Strandliegen, ein paar netten Restaurants, einer Tauchschule und sonst gar nichts. Vielleicht sind wir hier gerade 200 Menschen. Und das Schönste : Hier dürfen keine Autos oder Mopeds fahren. Das einzige Transportmittel sind Kutschen. Ich bin mir sicher - das ist die Zukunft. Das Ohr wackelt, nein es springt sogar vor Freude. Man lauscht nur dem Meer oder einem Hähnchen das sich gerade auf dem Weg zur Bratpfanne befindet. Der Strand ist weiß, der Himmel blau wenn ihn auch gelegentlich ein paar Wolken zieren. Die Menschen gehören eher zur Kategorie Aussteiger. Kaum jemand trägt eine Uhr und die Frage wie spät wird mit “Schau auf die Sonne” beantwortet... Herrlich. Leider steht in der Sonne nicht die Abflugzeit nach Bangkok, aber von ... read more
Strand Gili
Kutschenferrari

Asia » Indonesia » Lombok » Gili Air June 30th 2009

well i can't believe it we're at the end of June already, boy that one certainly crept up on me. Well I'm now on the lovely picturesque island of Gili Air at the northern point, which means I get spoilt with sunrise and sunset from my bit of beach outside the bungalow, oh its a hard life! This is now my second full day here. Initially I flew from Bangkok via Bali to Lombok where I stayed for a few days before getting the boat over to Gili Air. Well since we last spoke I ended up doing the Elephant Sanctuary just north of Chiang Mai in Thailand, and goodness me what a day, it was started by a woman called Lek with 3 elephants back in 95, since then she has rescued many more (I ... read more
lanterns
meakong
hinge

Asia » Indonesia » Lombok » Gili Air June 15th 2009

The Gili Islands are just off the coast of Lombok in Indonesia and consists of 3 jewels that rise out of the crystal azure waters into 3 specs of island paradise. Each of these spectacular islands have their own unique character, Gili Trawangan (other wise known as Gili T) is renowned for it’s surf breaks and non stop party atmosphere, offering all the home comforts any weary traveller could ask for, Gili Meno offers a tranquil peaceful atmosphere which is created for rest and relaxation and finally Gili Air which is a gentle mix of the other 2 islands. After much thought and deliberation we decided to spend the next leg of our travels on Gili Air, it seemed to offer us both a taste of exactly the right mix of what we were searching for. ... read more
Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Turtle Reefscape
Enjoying a drink before dinner

Asia » Indonesia » Lombok » Gili Air May 30th 2009

21st May 2009 Bogor, 10am “Could I have a taxi to pick me up at Mataram airport?” I asked on the phone with Lombok Express Taxi. Then they explained that taxi with meter cant go in at the airport, so they asked my number and told me to wait in front of the airport. After I did they text me the taxi id that’ll pick me up. The flight wasn’t delayed, so glad that i wont be late to get Bangsal Harbour. Mataram, 2pm When I turned on my cellphone I already got a text from the taxi driver. I walked about 5 minutes outside at the airport where the taxi was waiting for me. Now I feel bad to the tourists who have to pay twice to the taxi inside the airport. Next time, people, ... read more
Gusuk
Bangsal
makan soto

Asia » Indonesia » Lombok » Gili Air May 27th 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU7FPtvlGpg... read more
sunset
relax
Harry

Asia » Indonesia » Lombok » Gili Air May 8th 2009

Long time, No hear from!! Hello to all and apologies for our lack of contact but as we're sure most of you will know by now, we had a family emergency back in England that required us to make a sudden and unplanned return home. Unfortunately May's Nan had a stroke and has sadly passed away. Although this is very sad and May is obviously very upset, a little time has passed and she now feels the time is right to get back out on the road and complete the trip that you have all been kind enough to join us on via your internet connection. I'm affraid you will have to live without reading about Southern Thailand and Malyasia as we have had to cut these two areas out while we delt with things in ... read more
Bats in the trees - Siam Reap
Big bat - Siam Reap
Gateway (with tree) to Ta som

Asia » Indonesia » Lombok » Gili Air April 12th 2009

It was time to say good bye to Jennifer as she was catching the Gili Cat fast boat back to Bali a day early because her flight leaves at 2 pm on the 13th. Jerri had lined up Montana (the waiter from the Beach Cafe) for us to charter a private boat for the two of us today to go explore the other two islands. It was a traditional Balinese boat that had the outriggers on it. There was a nylon hammock between the boat and the outriggers on both sides so Jerri and I each got to ride on the hammock and sail out to Gili Meno on the hammock watching the blue water glide by beneath us. It was good to be us! We did a little snorkeling off of Gili Meno but it ... read more
Traditional boat
Jerri enjoying the hammock
About to go snorkeling




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