Gili Trawangan (Welcome Home)

Well this entry could very well be the last, or the penultimate at the very least. It's been one hell of a journey, that is now almost at an end. We've been here on Gili Trawangan for nearly 3 weeks, and with about 10 days left before we head back to England, we sit in reflective mood.

After the incident with Sam hurting her leg, it meant that we couldn't go to Komodo. So we um'd and ah'd, and decided to just stay right here. What a good and fortuitous idea that was. For here we have found our paradise, new friends, and a place we could call a second home. We will be back, everyone can be assured of that.

We have spent many a happy time with Will (local wide-boy) and his family. His brother Madi and his wife run Cava Cafe, a small resturant close to the boat landing. It was Will we turned to when we needed taking to the hospital. He has become our protector, Sam's bandage wrapper, and a very close friend.

We have spent a lot of time going back and forth between Lombok and Trawangan, spending time hanging out with his family. We've dressed in full Bali costume for cerimonial purposes. They being a family of good Bali Hindus. We have met many, many good people, and had many, many a good night sat around drinking and chatting.

There is also our friend and landlord, Ode. Another person we have spent a lot of time with. It was so nice yesterday, as we landed back in Trawangan (after being at Will's parents). As we came out of the darkness (the electricity cut-out again) up the beach, there was Ode arms out-stretched to greet us with a big hug.

As I say, we've had a wonderful time here. There is so much more to say. There's Kelly (she lived in Hull for many years) and her boyfriend Ping. There's all the other guys we have met, sat with, and had a great time just hanging out with. There's the nice lady at the shop in front of the Homestay we are living at. There's Dil, who has watched out for us. And everyone else, the list goes on.

Thank you to all our friends and extended family on Gili Trawangan, you are all very special people. We will most definately see you all again. It maybe in 1 year or 2 years, but rest assured. We will be back.