Denpasar - Gili Meno: Paradise Found

A current "day in the life" of Dewi and Josh:

Wake up to the sound of waves, bird song and the occasional gecko. Open up the mosquito net, step outside and brush our teeth overlooking the ocean only a few dozen feet from the door of our beautiful little bungalow. Make our way to our favorite cheap breakfast spot where we lay in little open huts overlooking the ocean - this morning we each ate banana pancakes, fresh fruit salad and omelettes for under 1.80 CDN each. Swim in the salty water, lay in the sun, drink litre upon litre and make friends with the locals. The water is crystal clear and snorkeling is unreal. Once the sun sets, maybe take a nap and then head out for dinner as the night gets darker. The stars here - on an island with hardly any lights at all - are unbelieveable. Some of the island residents light a bonfire on the beach, some kids spin fire and everyone joins in for a sweet rastafarian-tinged sing-a-long complete with a jammin' version of "Leaving on a Jet Plane." Try to find our way home after dinner in the darkness, encountering the occasional horse and cart combo on this haven free of cars and mopeds. Fall asleep grateful for everything (except the crab climbing loudly up and down our walls) and wake up happy to see another day.

Dear friends and family, do yourselves a favor and come to Gili Meno.

Love,
Dewi and Josh