The Gili Isles

Gili Trawangan Gili Meno and Gili Air, 3 small yet beautiful islands with white sandy beaches, turquiose aqua water, wonderful coral reefs alive with exotic colourful fish and huge sea turtles, all the clocks are on rubber time. No cars, no motorbikes just bicycles, horses and carts, dining tables along the waters edge and the sea lapping at your ankles as you stroll along the beach with the sun scorching down on your  back. If you can share such a place with someone you care about, bliss can be the only word to describe the experience. Trees draping over the waters edge as you drink fresh coconuts and eat ripe mango and pineapple. Luxury villas pools and luxury cuisine to keep your mind occupied with choice. Time stands still every day here as the sun kisses the waters edge,  leaving behind a bright orange curtain accross the horizon each night. A small piece of paradise I have found and today I have left to go back to Lombok. A small boat ride back to the mainland and I collect my moped from the secure parking in Bangsal Harbour. No stress a 40 minute ride along the palm lined cliff faced coastal road through Sengigi and I am now sitting in Mataram Mall  in an internet shop. Things to do, flights to cancel, visas to renew,.. I am not returning back to England on my flight Nov 14th I can notdo it, my heart will not let me and I am following my heart. Its that simple..so Indonesia I will stay a little while longer. I read Alexas comments on my blog yesterday and they are stirring me, she has been on my mind today, can’t post her/our story here but goodbye is never an easy thing to say or do..