Sunday, November 27, 2005

gili trawangan

gili trawangan is a tiny, coral fringed, island off the north coast of lombok. it has a reputation as a bit of a party island, but in low season the numerous bars all look desolately empty, with nowhere near enough people around to fill them all. it's party to this aggravating price fixing that's prevalent in indonesia: a bottle of beer costs the same everywhere, so there are no budget options. at an obscene $2 a pint i was happy to stay right off it.
still, i had a cracking few days lazing on the beach, splashing around in the sea, watching dvds, and generally taking it easy. my limbs have stopped hurting, and all in all it was a pretty perfect place to recuperate.