The mountains of Lombok form a spectacular backdrop to the beach on Gili Trawangan
From Lombok we took an hour-long boat ride to Gili Trawangan, one of the little cluster of “Gili Islands” off the northwest corner of Lombok. Gili means “little island,” and these are idyllic little havens of palm trees, sandy beaches, and turquoise waters — but no motor vehicles.
The road along one side of Gili Trawangan is a bustling enclave of backpackers, beach bums, and all the bars, beach shacks, dive centers, and tattoo parlors they require. But walk just a few minutes off that main road and it feels like rural Indonesia.
The road in town is busy with locals and tourists alike going about their business
Just a few minutes’ walk or bike ride from town, it feels like rural Indonesia
Lunch break at a great beach shack
Another day, another beachside lunch