We escaped the craziness of bali and found ourselves on the beautiful island of Gili Trawangan. It was the perfect place to kick back and have a good time. There are NO motor vehicles of any kind and no paved roads for that matter. To get around the island (which takes less than 2 hours on foot) you can rent a bike or a horse drawn carriage. A lot of the island is still undeveloped but not for long judging by the amount of construction happening. We got there at the right time. Behind the bars and restaurants is a tiny village which is lovley to walk around but also eye opening to see how poverty can exist so close to westernized resorts. We spent 4 wonderful days walking around, enjoying the beach, swminning in our amazing pool, and discovering the delicious food. There was a night market and for only 3 or 4 dollars you could fill your plate with spring rolls, noodles, rice, and a whole bunch of delicious (but unnamed) combinations of vegetables. After eating a plate our lips would be burning and our faces sweating but it was well worth it. The people on the island were also super laid back and friendly. We met some great people from all over and it was really hard to leave the friends we made on our days and nights exploring the island. Hardest of all was leaving our american friend, Alex.
We have travelled for over a month with him, discovering 3 countries together. He has taught us a lot not just about traveling but about life. He is one of the most kind hearted, generous, funny and positive people we have met. We wish him the best in his future travels and will miss him a lot.
Next stop for us is Cambodia, stay tuned!
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