Lombok's Getaway - Episode 3

The dawn was finally there. I still recalled my good night sleep was interrupted by the shutting down of power from the one and only PLN's Power Generator in the island. Yes, later on, according to the cottage manage, there is only one unit of Generator to light up the entire island.Thus, the local residence and the cottage owners must prepare the small generator on their own.

As if the I was in a hurry, I jumped off the bed, had my morning ritual and prepare my HTC Evo4G for early morning sunrise hunting.

Lucky me...! The sun was on its way to say the world. I speed up my steps to the eastern part of the island, which is only 5 minutes walking. And there it was. The majestic Mount Rinjani with a ray of rising sun. Astonishing, mesmerizing, breath-taking, all the words could not describe the sensation I felt.

The warm sun ray, the cool sea water, the clear majestic sky. All become a part of me I won't let go.


After enjoying the sunrise, I took a walk further to round the island. The people activities has begun. Cleaning the restaurants and bars. Arranging beach chairs. Many people in the island working in the Lombok mainland. This goes vice versa. Therefore, the wooden boats already going here and there since the break of the dawn.

Perempuan Tangguh Gili Trawangan

There was no motor vehicle allowed in the three Gilis. the main transportation mean are bicycles and cidomo (horse-pulled cart). Watching children go to school and others people activities just make the morning so joyful.

Perempuan Tangguh Gili Trawangan

And there was a extraordinary view of several women carrying bags of sand from the wooden boat to the shore. Apparently they are usual labor in the island to carry cargoes from the boats to the shore. I took some picture of them. Later on this picture won local contest of #simPATIPictFest.

Bersiap Menjala

After satisfying my self with the beach-walking and taking a lot of photos, I walked back to the cottage, had breakfast and prepare for check out.

I have another appointment in Lombok mainland and have to say good by to Gili Trawangan.


End of Episode 3.

Lombok's Getaway - Episode 2

The jetty connecting the boats to Gili Trawangan.

The boat which I took for the ride to Gili Trawangan swaying left and right then back and fort. For some people whose not get use to with the sea wave might end up vomiting. :D

After 15 minutes or so, the boat getting nearer to Gili Trawangan. I notice from a far the greyish-white sand and beautiful beaches decorated with the green trees and colorful boats.

The welcoming gate of Gili Trawangan.

Arrived at Gili Trawangan at around 2 p.m., I went straight to a Diving Shop where I suppose to meet the owner of missing boat. I better skip this boring working part and continue to the fun parts. :-D
 

Sunset on the western part of Gili Trawangan

The work day 1, finished around 5 p.m. Darn it..! Just realize that the golden hours was on the show.


I immediately, took the Cidomo, a 4 wheel cart with one or 2 horses pulling. Then, my instinct told me that the place I have to be is the western part of the island of course, to capture the sunset...!

Sunset on the western part of Gili Trawangan.

Lucky me, the sunset was still high. I was speechless, witnessing the majestic reddish-orange sky met a clear greenish blue sea. I have to admit that the sunset here is one of the best sunset I've ever seen.

Many people gathered in this western part of the island to capture the astonishing sunset. Although it was a bit cloudy, the beauty still could not be hidden.

Sunset on the western part of Gili Trawangan.

I took hundreds of frame like crazy with my HTC EVO4G during this golden moment. Some good, some blur but all of them were beautifully incredible (it's just me saying heheheh).

After spent sometimes enjoying the sunset, the sky is getting dark. But the nuance of the sunset still lingering on the farthest horizon.


Instead of taking Cidomo, I decided to walk along the beach back to the location of motels/cottages. The warm sands and the cool see water created unexplainable sensation.

The sea water was so clear that we can see algae, corals with just naked eyes. I reckon that this due to the location of the island that so far from pollution.

During my walk searching for motel to stay overnight, I took some photos and the result is quite awesome. Although the sun was no longer there, but the radiance of its ray made a unique colors to the sky.

Silhouette of Traditional hut just after the sunset.

After a few minutes walked, I found my self in front of traditional hut, with a magnificent sea view. The hut apparently belongs to Blue Corral Cottage, which then I decided to get a room there. With only Rp.250.000 c.a. USD.27, I enjoyed an air-conditioned spacious room with shower and free breakfast and free wifi...!

I ended the day with leyeh-leyeh in the sea-view hut, ate Quattro Formaghi Pizza and mix fruit for dinner and enjoy the cool sea breeze.

End of Episode 2.