The Lombok Guide Issue 127

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Issue 127 | 29 October – 12 November 2012

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GULA MERAH… SWEET FRUIT OF THE PALM

MANDALIKA RESORT… Update

LADIES ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES!

BIOROCK REEF RESTORATION WORKSHOP

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Getting to Lombok Attractions & Actitvities Lombok Map Special Feature Senggigi Senggigi Map What’s Hot/ Local News Special Feature Local News Local Scene Local News In Good Taste Classifieds Discount Vouchers The Cities Cities Map Mr Fixer The Southwest Distribution Special Feature Kuta & The South South Coast Map Useful Contacts The Gilis Gilis News Gilis Fast Facts Getting to the Gilis Gilis Map

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LOMBOK IS HOT! Although the rainy season has started in some parts of Lombok, visitors to the island will find the weather to be very warm at the moment, with average temperatures of around 33 degrees Celsius.

Most of Indonesia is experiencing a heat wave, as the sun is positioned directly over the south of the equator from now until January 2013.

This means glorious sunshine and perfect days for exploring our stunning beaches, diving in our clear aquamarine oceans, and enjoying your holidays in a true tropical paradise!

To find out more, pick up a copy of The Lombok Guide from the locations listed on page 62 or visit www. thelombokguide.com and discover the magic of Lombok for yourself…

like thousands of others, you’ll be enchanted! ...Life is Good!

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The Beach Club

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GETTING TO LOMBOK

GETTING TO LOMBOK

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

It’s easy to get to Lombok from Bali – flight time is only 25 minutes European connections are easy via Jakarta (the capital city of and fares start from around Rp 300,000 (approx US $33) one way. Java) or Bali. Direct flights from Jakarta to Lombok are available Buy tickets direct from the airline counters at the domestic airports, every day and are usually timed to connect with European flights. or contact local travel agents, in both Bali and Lombok.

Lombok is easily accessible from Jakarta, Bali, Jogyakarta and Lombok International Airport (or Bandara Internasional Lombok, Surabaya and is an important connection for travel to the eastern commonly abbreviated to BIL) is the only airport on Lombok. The islands, in particular Sumbawa, Komodo and Flores. airport is approximately 40km south of the city of Mataram, and Garuda Indonesia has direct flights between Lombok, Bali, around 1 ½ hours’ drive from Senggigi and 25 minutes from Kuta.

Surabaya, Makassar and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 804 Airport departure tax is Rp 25,000 for domestic departures and Rp 1 807 807, Sales Office : +62 370 642303, 649999. www.garuda100,000 for international departures. indonesia.com

BALI TO LOMBOK BY AIR In Lombok, flights depart and arrive at Lombok International Aiport. In Bali, flights arrive and depart at Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) Domestic Airport.

Lion Air has daily flights between Lombok, Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya. Ph: +62 370 664009. www.lionair.co.id Merpati Airlines has flights available between Lombok, Bali, Bima, Dili, Bandung, Flores and Kupang. Lombok, ph: +62 370 621111. www.merpati.co.id

Garuda Airlines has direct flights between Lombok, Bali and Jakarta every day, Call Center : 0 804 1 807 807, Sales Office: +62 Trans Nusa Air flies between Lombok, Sumbawa and Bima once a day. Lombok, ph: +62 370 624555. www.transnusa.co.id 370-642303, 649999. www.garuda-indonesia.com Merpati Airlines flies direct between Bali and Lombok four times a Batavia Air has flights between Lombok, Jakarta every day.

Lombok, +62 804 1 222 888 / +62 21 38 999 888. day. Lombok, ph: +62 370 621111, Airport: +62 370 633637 / +62 www.batavia-air.co.id 87864253577. Bali, ph: +62 361 420999. www.merpati.co.id Trans Nusa Air operates two flights between Bali and Lombok daily. Lombok, ph: +62 370 624555. Bali, ph: +62 361 8477395. www.transnusa.co.id Lion Air flies between Bali and Lombok with three flights daily.

The company share-codes with Wings Air, so you may purchase a Lion Air ticket and find yourself on a Wings Air flight! Lombok, Call Centre: +62 80 4177 8899. Bali, ph: +62 361 765132. www. lionair.co.id Sky Aviation operates morning and afternoon flights between Bali and Lombok every day. The company also offers private charter flights between the islands, as well as other destinations throughout Indonesia. Lombok, ph: +62 370 630 787. Bali, ph: +62 361 936 8320. www.sky-aviation.co.id

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Lombok International Airport has full Visa on Arrival facilities, with efficient and fast visa processing.

Silk Air (a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) flies direct between Lombok and Singapore, three times per week. Lombok, ph: +62 370 628254 / 628255. www.silkair.com Garuda Airlines flies between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Lombok every day, with a short stop-over in Jakarta. Call Centre: 0 80 418 07807. Airport: +62 370 649100. www.garuda-indonesia.com

Sky Aviation offers flights to remote and difficult to get to destinations, including Labuhan Bajo on Flores, Batam, Pekanbaru, Jambi and more. Ph: +62 370 630787 or see their website for full details. www.sky-aviation.co.id

BALI TO LOMBOK BY SEA Padang Bai Harbour (Bali) provides the sea link between mainland Bali and Lombok. Lembar Harbour (Lombok) is approx. 1 hour south of Senggigi, Lombok.

Arrange your own transport and buy tickets direct from the harbours, or use a reputable tour company to provide a transfer service.

Public Ferries depart every hour for the sea voyage between Padang Bai Harbour (Bali) and Lembar Harbour (Lombok).

The crossing between the islands costs Rp 36,000 per person and takes approx. 4 to 5 hours. Lembar Harbour ph: +62 370 681 209.

Padang Bai Harbour ph: (+62 363) 41849 / 41840

FAST BOATS There are now numerous “fast boat” services operating between Bali and Lombok. Most serve Gili Trawangan, but several also call at Teluk Kodek on mainland Lombok, making fast boats from Lombok to Bali (and vice versa) an option to flying.

See the “Getting to the Gilis” section for details.

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HOT TASTE, COOL VENUE

The Perfect Place to Wine & Dine in Lombok Senggigi Square Blok B-10, Jl. Raya Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia Ph: +62 370 6644 888, 693 688 | Fax: +62 370 623 975 square_marina@yahoo.com | www.squarelombok.com

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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Getting around Lombok is easy by car or motorbike and you can hire these in all the main tourism areas, with an International Drivers License. The roads are generally in good condition and traffic is light.

Alternatively, hire a car and driver for exploring or take part in the tours and day trips offered by the many tour agencies on the island.

Climbing Mt Rinjani by Iwan Haryanto

Mawun Beach by Barbara

BEACHES

all three islands are well served by professional dive operators who offer full PADI certification courses, day and night dives to the many sites around the Gilis, as well as specialised courses and live-aboard adventures to exotic locations. For the more adventurous, there is superb diving around the islands off the southwest coast, as well as near Kuta on the south coast and the small uninhabited islands off the east coast.

SURFING

The whole island is surrounded by fantastic beaches, most of which are covered in clean white sand and fringed by coconut palms. Drive just north of Senggigi to Malimbu or Nipah and enjoy deserted beaches with fine snorkelling and swimming. The southwest coast also has fine beaches, especially around Sekotong and Taun.

Lombok is becoming a world-renown surfing destination amongst surf enthusiasts world-wide. Huge waves and challenging surf lure die-hards to BangkoBangko (also known as Desert Point) on the south-western tip of Lombok.

Visit the small island of Gili Nanggu for rustic accommodation and great snorkelling just off shore or stay at Secret Island Resort on Gili Gede to explore the twelve other undeveloped islands in the southwest. The beaches around Kuta are breathtakingly beautiful. Visit Gerupuk for fantastic scenery, Kuta for long stretches of white sand and turquoise waters, or swim in the peaceful lagoon at Mawun.

Here you can hire a board, get board repairs and take surf lessons from the professionals.

DIVING With so many beaches and small islands, Lombok offers a myriad of diving and snorkelling opportunities. The best known locations are around the Gili islands - Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan.

Snorkelling is easy from the shore and

Kuta, on the south coast, is surf-central and has a range of accommodations and services catering specially to surfers.

The waves at Gerupuk and Kuta offer a variety of challenges from beginners to sheer madness!

Ekas Bay has two surf breaks: Inside Ekas and Outside Ekas, which are suitable for beginners to experts, depending on different peaks and tides.

TREKKING Much of the island is still covered by natural rain forest and jungles, making Lombok ideal for ecotourism and adventure tours.

There are a number of spectacular waterfalls on the island which provide lovely trekking opportunities, whether travelling independently or as part of a tour. Sendang Gile on the slope of Mt Rinjani in the north is an easily accessible waterfall in a stunning jungle setting and popular with visitors.

Air Jeruk Manis, near Tetebatu is reached by walking through pretty rice fields and forests.

The awesome Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfalls, in central Lombok, are located within a short trek of each other and make a perfect day trip for those who appreciate truly magical natural surroundings.

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ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Aik Kalaq (Hot Spring Water) near Segara Anak Lake at Mt Rinjani by Koes Nadi

animist statues remain today.

Perang Topat, is an annual festival held at Lingsar and features a ritualised war with rice cakes, which also serve as an offering to the Gods.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING Mt Rinjani, Lombok’s famous volcano, soars 3726 m above sea level and is the second highest volcano in Indonesia, attracting thousands of trekkers and climbers annually. The huge crater near the top contains a beautiful lake, Danau Segara Anak (Child of the Sea Lake) and a smaller volcanic cone, Gunung Baru Jari, which was formed a couple of hundred years ago. There are a number of caves, small waterfalls and hot springs located around the volcano.

In 2004 Rinjani won the World Legacy Award and the volcano is recognised internationally as an important eco-tourism destination. Two, three and four day treks on the volcano are offered by tour companies and trek organisers in all the main resort areas of Lombok.

HISTORIC SITES & TEMPLES There are a number of interesting temples around the west coast, many of which are Hindu or ancient animist sites of worship.

Pura Lingsar is possibly the only place in the world where Hindus and Moslems come together to pray and celebrate. Built around 1714, Pura Lingsar was originally based on the prevailing animist beliefs of the time, and some of the original

Pura Narmada (or Narmada Temple), around 10 km east of Cakranegara in Narmada, was created circa 1805 as a replica of Gunung Rinjani and Segara Anak, the lake within Rinjani’s crater.

The gardens at Narmada are beautifully maintained and surround the pools and lake.

Pura Suranadi, a complex of three temples located a few kilometres north of Narmada in Suranadi, is the oldest and holiest of the Balinese temples in Lombok, founded by the 16th-century Javanese priest, Danghyang Nirartha.

Underground streams bubble up into restored baths, used for ritual bathing. Huge sacred eels live in the pools and streams here, and can sometimes be lured out with an offering of boiled eggs (purchased at a nearby stall). To see a sacred eel is considered very lucky!

HANDICRAFT VILLAGES Lombok is famous for its traditional earthenware pottery made from local clay with distinctive “Lombok primitive” designs. You can also purchase hand-woven sarongs and fabrics (ikat).

Pringgasela in central Lombok is a small village which is steeped in tradition and is a

major centre for weaving ikat. Visit the small houses and shops here to purchase traditionally woven, colourful fabrics.

Masbagik, close to Pringgasela, is a small pottery village. Wander the streets and see the pottery being made in the small yards behind the simple homes here and purchase the wares for amazingly cheap prices.

Sukarara is 5 km to the west of Praya, heading south towards Kuta. This is a weaving village where quality ikat and traditional cloth is displayed and sold.

Weavers work outside many of the shops, using antiquated “back strap looms” to painstakingly produce works of art.

Some of the larger pieces can take several months to weave, and collectors from around the world visit this village to purchase the blankets, sarongs and cloth produced here.

Banyumulek, easily reached on the road south to Lembar Harbour, is an important centre for pottery on Lombok. The small village is packed with shops selling pottery produced in the area, as well as from the other main pottery-making villages such as Penujak and Masbagik. Lombok pottery, with its distinctive terracotta styles, has become famous internationally and is exported throughout the world.

Pura Suranadi (Suranadi Temple) by Barbara

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Special Feature

10 The shaded slopes of the mountains and gorges of the Pass are covered in towering sugar palms, locally called Pohon Aren or Enau, and sugar production is an important source of income for the villagers who live here.

All photos by Iwan Haryanto

Palm sugar should not to be confused with Coconut Sugar (Gula Kelapa), which is made from the cut stems of coconut flowers

Palm sugar (and coconut sugar), have recently come to the world’s attention due to the health benefits offered by organic sweeteners, as opposed to the well-known dangers of consuming white refined sugar produced from sugar cane.

Many people also like palm sugar because it is less sweet than white sugar and has a toasty caramel flavour. As a naturally produced sugar, it is a healthy alternative to artificial sweeteners, which contain chemicals and often have a bitter aftertaste.

The biggest health benefit is palm sugar’s low glycemic index (GI, a ranking of how carbohydrates impact on blood glucose levels) of around 35 – compared with honey at 55 and table sugar at 68. This means it doesn’t have the blood-sugar spiking effect (‘sugar high’) that regular refined sugar causes.

Palm sugar is also rich in B group vitamins and contains Thiamine, Riboflavin, Nicotinic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Protein and mineral salts.

Driving through the Pusuk Pass, the road north of Gunung Sari, in the late afternoon is a lovely experience. You can see small stalls selling fruits and vegetables grown in the cool mountain Pass and visitors often wonder what are on the tables piled high with strange-looking hard brown balls.

Gula Merah or Gula Aren is the locally made palm sugar and is produced from the juice of the sugar palms (Arenga Saccharifera) which grow here.

and is currently enjoying popularity as a sweetener in the diet industry.

Palm sugar has traditionally been used as a sweetener in Indonesia and Southeast Asia for centuries and is, in fact, much healthier than refined cane sugar.

Its use is not restricted only to sweet dishes: palm sugar is an important counterpoint to the saltiness of flavourings such as fish sauce and dried shrimp paste, as well as the spiciness of chillies, and is used to flavour kecap manis or sweet soy sauce.

Palm sugar gives a caramel kick to peanut sauce, low-fat sauces and dressings, and is an essential inclusion in Thailand’s famous raw green papaya salad.

It is also delicious for flavouring smoothies, juices and teas, sweet rice dishes, and other desserts. Many small Indonesian snacks (jajan) have a soft sweet centre of gula merah inside.

Apart from producing sugar, the fruit and leaves of the palms are also used in daily life, and the black fibres surrounding the trunk (called ijuk) are used as an organic roofing material in traditional Javanese architecture and can be found today in Balinese temple roofs. The ijuk can also be made into rope or used in brooms.

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Senggigi Bay by Iwan Haryanto

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WEST COAST RESORT

Nowhere near as large or as busy as its Bali counterparts, Senggigi is a great base for exploring the rest of the island. The pace is laid-back, with activities centred on the beaches and day trips to places of interest, which are all within a few hours drive from the town.

At night, Jalan Raya Senggigi (the main street) comes alive. Dine in the many restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets, listen to live music at the bars, or dance the night away at the nightclubs.

Senggigi Beach is the large bay that forms the centre of Senggigi, with the main road running parallel to the beach, and large resorts occupying the space between. The Senggigi Beach Hotel, Santosa Villas and Resort, and the Sheraton Senggigi Resort all line the curved bay of Senggigi Beach and offer a full range of resort facilities, equally attractive for singles, couples and families.

The beachfront is currently undergoing “revitalisation” by the West Lombok Tourism Department, which threatens to ruin the natural beauty of the beach. It can become very crowded and is best avoided on Sundays and public holidays. However, many more beautiful beaches exist just minutes away to the north.

One of the most spectacular sights on the island is the sunset viewed from Senggigi Beach, with the bright orange sun sinking into the sea to the west and Bali’s Gunung Agung volcano silhouetted on the horizon like a giant pyramid floating in the ocean.

Senggigi Reef, off the southern point, has good coral for snorkelling and, in the right conditions, some decent surf breaks.

Canoes can be hired from the beach on the weekends and during peak tourism

times. Local outrigger boats (prahu) can be chartered from the beachfront for trips along the coast or out to the Gili Islands.

The main road in Senggigi is lined with small attractive hotels catering to all budgets, shops, tour agencies, restaurants, bars and nightclubs; many of which have live music in the evenings. There are a couple of supermarkets, numerous ATM’s and moneychangers, a post office and all the normal tourist facilities.

Senggigi is a relaxing and attractive place to stay, with a good range of luxury hotels and resorts, as well as mid-range and budget accommodations.

Tourism development runs north along the coastal road for about 10 km, with many hotels and restaurants positioned along the beautiful beaches that line the entire west coast.

About 2 km north of central Senggigi Kerandangan Valley has a popular beach nearby and some small boutique hotels, such as Puri Mas Spa Resort and Villa Campi Sorga, situated in a pretty valley.

Dream Estate Park comprises private villa accommodation for owners and investors, and has villas available for short and long term rental in a secure, well-managed estate.

At the end of the road through Kerandangan Valley is the Taman Wisata

Malimbu by Koes Nadi

Just over one hour from Lombok International Airport, Senggigi is the main tourism centre on Lombok and, apart from the Gili islands, the most developed tourism area on Lombok.

The town of Senggigi is about 10 km north of Ampenan, and about 30 minutes drive from Teluk Nara and Bangsal – the harbours to the Gili Islands.

Alam – Kerandangan Nature Reserve – with clearly marked hiking paths leading through the rain forest along the river.

There is a small Ranger’s hut and visitors centre near the entrance, and picnic areas with basic concrete tables along the paths.

The park boasts a small waterfall, pretty river scenery, families of local monkeys, and a variety of tropical plants and birdlife.

Further north, Mangsit has developed as an accommodation alternative to Senggigi, with boutique style hotels positioned along the breathtaking beaches of this section of coast. The popular Qunci Villas, Puri Mas Beach Resort, Windy Beach Resort and Holiday Resort Lombok are located in Mangsit.

Furthest north are Klui and Lendang Luar, with two hotels – Jeeva Klui and Hotel Bulan Baru – and long stretches of pristine beaches.

Mainly deserted white sand beaches, flanked by coconut groves and untouched by hotel development, continue all the way north along the main coastal road.

Malimbu and Nipah are two picturesque bays less than half an hour from Senggigi, which are good for snorkelling, swimming and getting away from it all.

Teluk Nara and Teluk Kodek are on a large bay that forms a natural harbour, about 25 kms north of Senggigi. All the main dive operators have boats here, which transfer guests to the Gili islands, as an alternative to nearby Bangsal Harbour.

Bangsal Harbour, less than 5km further north, is reached by turning left at the crossroads in Pemenang and from there it is easy to catch the public ferries (actually large outrigger boats) out to the Gilis, or to charter boats for island hopping.

Whether you are seeking luxury accommodation at a top resort with fine dining and spa facilities, or a budget holiday with days spent exploring – or all the choices in between – Senggigi caters for all tastes and budgets.

From Senggigi, it’s easy to explore the attractions of the stunning south coast or to hop on a boat to the famous Gili islands lying just offshore. Swim, snorkel, dive, hike, lie in the sun, have a massage, eat and drink at some of the great restaurants and bars in town; or just take a break and be enchanted by the peace and beauty of Lombok.

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MANDALIKA RESORT…

Special Feature

Update on a Stand-still Project

Kuta by Didik Hariadi

It is now more than one year since President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono officiated at the ground-breaking ceremony for the contentious Mandalika Resort development in South Lombok.

Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony on 21 October 2011, the President said that investors, especially those involved in developing the Mandalika resort area, must be really serious in investing their money there.

One year later, the development seems no closer to being reality.

The Mandalika Resort is an ambitious resort concept being developed by the Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) working in conjunction with the Indonesian Government. Management rights have been granted to the BTDC, who were responsible for the development of the Nusa Dua Resort in Bali.

The Resort area comprises 1035 hectares of prime land along the south coast of Lombok and includes 7.5km of beautiful beaches, spanning from Kuta through Tanjung Aan to Gerupuk.

The development is also surrounded by a 3000 hectare conservation zone, comprising the hills and highlands surrounding the area and which are home to many native species.

The ambitious master plan shown on the Mandalika Resort website divides the development into three zones: Zone 1 - Luxury Residences, set aside to attract travellers requiring high quality, self-contained, luxury residences; combining the privacy of a home with the facilities of a hotel. These stand-alone villas will be available for rental, lease or for sale. Much of this area will be recreational and grass areas, so will also be very suitable for families.

Zone II - Hotels, Villas & Facilities, is all about healthy living and will include a cycling and trekking area alongside a golf course. Any structures here will

be environmentally friendly and utilize all natural materials wherever possible, inclusive of the ‘green’ golf course which will incorporate advanced water techniques in order to minimize its environmental impact on the surrounding areas.

Development Corporation (BTDC, Ida Bagus Wirajaya, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the development of Mandalika Resort when its groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono last year.

Zone III - Exclusive Villas & Hotels at Tanjung Aan, which will include a combination of Bohemian, surf beach, ambiance and luxury comfort and facilities. This protected cove will include a world-class marina and serve as a base for surfers, deep-sea fishing expeditions and diving experiences, as well as offering a luxury stop-over for regional and international seafarers.

Global Land agreed to develop an integrated park in the form of Disneyland, an underwater park and a technical park.

The plan includes making the area sustainable by ensuring that the Mandalika Resort and all its properties comply with global environmental protection standards including new, innovative water treatment and recycling techniques will be implemented, alongside suitable waste disposal and efficient energy usage.

Lofty ideals, indeed, but detractors fear that such a development would destroy the natural beauty of the area and point to the overdeveloped concrete commercialism of Nusa Dua as an example.

In addition, there has been talk of developing a Formula One race course and an Ancol or ‘Disneyland’ style park in the area.

Wading through the frequent press coverage on the topic, it is difficult to sort fact from fiction – and, more frequently, government-driven propaganda designed to entice investors to the area.

A report in Antara newspaper on 21 October 2011, said that the MNC Group through their subsidiary, PT Global Land Development, would build an integrated park as part of the development of Mandalika Resort.

Chief Commissioner of PT Global Land and Development, Budi Rustanto, and President Director of PT Bali Tourism

MNC Group in the meantime said it would build a Formula I Circuit track, a plenary room for concert events, and a seaport for excursions and ships.

Another investor which also signed an MoU with BTDC was Rahmat Gobel who owns PT Gobel Internasional.

Gobel Group committed to develop environmentally friendly technological facilities such as water and water waste treatment, solar systems and other environmentally friendly facilities.

Gobel said his company would also build hotels, villas and a high end resort.

Rajawali Group, which also signed an MoU with BTDC, said it would develop hotels, villas and high end resort in the Tanjung Aan area.

I Bagus Wirajaya said at the time that PT BTDC had also signed MoU’s with eight other investors for the development of Mandalika Resort, apart from the three major investors and four others in the educational field.

One year later, on 15 October 2012, PT Global Land and Development Chief, Budi Rustanto confirmed during a hearing with parliamentary members of the Mandalika Resort Accelerated Development Committee, the Ministry of Economy, and the National Council of KEK in Jakarta that his company would carry out activities in accordance with the MoU which was signed in October last year in front of the President.

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What’s Hot! / Local News

18 It’s almost Melbourne Cup time again and Lombok loves to celebrate Australia’s most famous horse race in style. Held on the first Tuesday in November, this year’s event takes place on Tuesday, 6 November.

The Beach Club, on the beach in Batu Bolong, “does” the Melbourne Cup in true Aussie style every year, with the race televised live on the big screen at the bar and followed by a delicious BBQ lunch.

Join in the fun, with all traditional Melbourne Cup sweeps and prizes, and don’t forget to dress up in your best Cup attire! There are free cocktails for ladies wearing Cup Day hats and the best outfits on the day.

The fun starts at 10am – get there early for the sweeps! Ph: 693 637, www.thebeachclublombok.com If you’re out on the Gilis, The Cup Day at The Beach House is the place to be… with events getting bigger and better every year!

More fun is planned for this year, with fast boat races, slow boat races, stand-up paddle board races, prizes for the best hat, best dressed prizes, and much more! Proceeds from the day go to aid the local school on Gili T. Join the party crowd at the bar from 10am and enjoy a great value special set menu lunch as well as lots of ice cold champers and other bevvies, live telecast of the race on the big screen, sweeps and a full day of fun!

Cup Day at The Beach House is a big day out and is always popular, so make sure you book early! Ph: 642 352, www.beachhousegilit.com 31 October is Halloween, so don’t forget the All Hallows Masquerade Party at Papaya Restaurant in Senggigi.

Dress up and get into the Halloween spirit with trick or treat surprises, a Hallows Buffet dinner, Red Blood Cocktails, live music and much more for just Rp 150,000 per person.

Children love Halloween and are welcome (50% discount for little kids). Get a group together and make it a fun night!

Bookings: 0878 6415 4442 After a fortunate ‘heads up’ from a friend, we popped in to Naga Restaurant at the Graha Hotel in Senggigi the other night. I have to say, this is one of those places that you drive past all the time but never really notice. I remember eating there years ago and the food was great. The visit back confirmed that, all these years later, the initial assessment hasn’t changed at all.

Naga serves up some seriously delicious Chinese meals (as confirmed by the number of local Chinese from the cities who dine there regularly). All meals are available in small, medium and large sizes; making them perfect for sharing with a few friends. Highly recommended are Chicken with Cashews, Scallops and Broccoli, Tamie Goreng, and the fresh fish dishes.

Ph: 693 101

SHAME ON YOU, INDOMARET!

A phone call from a reader last week alerted us that something fishy was going on at Indomaret Supermarket, next to the Santosa on the main street in Senggigi.

The store had been receiving 50 free copies of the paper for distribution every two weeks.

Please note that The Lombok Guide will no longer be available at Indomaret in Senggigi, but you can still pick up copies free from the other supermarkets in Senggigi.

The caller said she had just purchased a copy of The Lombok Guide from the supermarket and wanted to advertise with us.

“Wait!” we said. “What do you mean, you purchased The Lombok Guide?”

“At Indomaret,” she answered. “That’s where I bought it.”

store to sell The Lombok Guide and free copies are given to these outlets to be distributed free of charge to their customers.

A visit to the supermarket shortly after confirmed that they were indeed selling copies of our newspaper – with an When questioned, the assistant manager Indomaret price sticker strategically placed of the store said they were selling The over our “Free Copy” banner on the front Guide on instructions from their manager. page.

However, when we contacted him, the Although they were only charging Rp manager denied any knowledge of the 3,000 for our paper, it is illegal for any scam.

The Lombok Guide is a tourism promotion and information service for international and local visitors to our island and is always available free of charge (or priceless, as our fans say!)

If you find copies of our paper being sold anywhere, please take a copy (with our compliments!) and let us know about it by phoning (0370) 659 4005 or email us at kitadesign@hotmail.com.

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[ Yo u r K e y to an I d yllic Lombok ]

Lombok’s Boutique Hotel [ The Lonely Planet: “Top Choice for Lombok” ] [ Cosmopolitan: “Lombok’s Hidden Beauty” ] [ Guide du Routard: “Le Reve!” ] Jl. Raya Mangsit, Senggigi, Lombok | Phone: +62 370 693 800, Fax: +62 370 693 802 Email: stay@quncivillas.com | Website: www.quncivillas.com

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The Studio

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Italian Beachfront Restaurant Delicious Fresh Seafood, Authentic Italian Dishes Oriental Food, Barbecue on the Beach Wood Oven Pizza, Homemade Pasta and Italian Bread

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Puri Mas Gallery The Essence of Tradition, Luxury & Style

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Just 5 minutes north of Senggigi Phone 693831 for free pick up and drop off service in Senggigi area Jl. Raya Mangsit Beach, Senggigi, Lombok NTB Indonesia | Tel: 0370 693831 | Fax: 0370 693023 info@purimas-lombok.com | www.purimas-lombok.com | Skype: purimasreservations

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[ Fine Wining and Dining on the Beachfront ]

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GULA MERAH‌ SWEET FRUIT OF THE PALM Continued from Page 10

A major advantage with palm sugar is that palm trees can be tapped all year round, ensuring continuous production and incomes, compared to the seasonal harvesting of cane sugar. The trees can produce sap for around 20 years and require relatively few resources, such as water and fuel, in order to produce sugar.

When the palms are around 15 to 20 years old they commence flowering and it is only then that they yield the sweet juice from which palm sugar is made.

The nectar is cooked for around six to eight hours and must be stirred continually, to prevent burning and to distribute the heat evenly.

When the mixture has become thick and very sticky, it is then strained into another large pot and continually stirred as it cools. As the mixture cools, it becomes thicker and crystallises to form sugar.

Once it is cool, the sugar is poured into coconut shells that have been cut in half. When set, the sugar is turned out of the coconut shells, forming the distinctive hemisphere shape of gula merah sold in the markets.

Making the palm sugar is very labour-intensive for the villagers that produce gula merah on Lombok. The process of cooking the sugar has taken all day. That evening, the tappers climb into the palm trees again and cut the branches to collect more juice, and the whole process begins again.

After the cuts are made and the buckets are in place, the farmers take the prepared gula merah to the stalls lining the road in the Pusuk Pass. There it is sold to passing motorists for personal use and, more commonly, to traders who will purchase the balls of gula merah to be sold at local markets all over the island.

Sugar palm tappers need to be extremely agile to shin up the palm trees, using only a circle of rope around their ankles for support.

They then select the inflorescence – the branch of the palm bearing bunches of small round fruit. The tapper makes a cut in the branch and hangs a bucket underneath to collect the sap that runs from the cut.

The bucket is left overnight to collect all the sticky juice. The runny nectar is fresh and sweet, and is known as tuak manis locally.

The juice must be boiled down shortly after collection to make palm syrup and palm sugar otherwise the sweet tuak manis gradually ferments into tuak; a sour, intoxicating brew. The juice is also sometimes distilled to make arrack – a very potent alcohol known locally as arak.

To concentrate the nectar into solid sugar, the juice is poured into a large shallow pan and boiled down over an earthen-ware oven.

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Tanjung Ringgit by Iwan Hariyanto

MANDALIKA RESORT…

“One of the commitments we are building in the area of 400 hectares. Our task is how to develop a tourist spot with value for society….we will start to build a fivestar hotel first and then the golf course,” Budi said.

Another report in local papers on 29 September 2012, said that an Australian property group will begin to build a five star hotel on an area of 10 hectares of land with lease contracts for a duration of 50 years. The construction is planned to start in October 2012.

“First week in October, we have signed a lease contract with two investors. When it contracts, the two investors pay the rent on our land,” said Edwin Darma Setiawan, Director of BTDC told reporters in Mataram, on 27 September 2012.

Edwin said the two investors are Marina Cove, a property company from Australia, and Rajawali Group through its subsidiary based in Malaysia, Canvas Development Sdn Bhd. According to Edwin, Marina Cove and Canvas Development will be granted a land lease for 50 years and have an option to extend for 2 x 20 years.

According to the plan, a five-star hotel will be built in the fastest time of 18 months.

“Marina Cove has an option to Hyatt operator or Westin,” said Edwin.

This positive news comes amidst recent reports in local papers of members of the provincial government calling for the

Special Feature Continued from Page 16

Update on a Stand-still Project

revocation of the appointment of BTDC as managers of the Resort’s development.

Members of parliament point to the lack of progress by the BTDC in the past year in securing firm investments and the failure of any company to start building in the region.

Meanwhile attempts to register the Mandalika development as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) are stalled, with the National Special Economic Committee (KEK) saying that documents for the development are not complete.

The government’s SEZ would provide incentives to investors such as land lease periods of 30 years with the option to extend for 20 years, according to Indonesian Agrarian Law. BTDC are proposing a lease period of 50 years, similar to that in the Maldives, with an option for two x 20 year renewals of the lease.

Secretary of the National KEK Board, Enoh Suharto R, said on 15 October 2012, that Mandalika Resort area has not been officially proposed as an SEZ by the Governor of NTB to the Coordinating Minister for the Economy as Chairman of the Board for the National KEK. KEK Council Secretariat said that some of the requirements for SEZ status are incomplete and include a letter from the Governor of NTB to the Minister, a detailed map of the location, impact analysis and the operation period of the proposed SEZ.

Other documents which needed adjustments include the approval of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, local government approvals, feasibility studies, location permit, and the recommendation of the authority managing the infrastructure.

Added to the problem of official licensing and zoning, is the issue of land ownership in the Mandalika development zone. While the majority of land is apparently owned by the government, some areas are still held by local villagers.

Advisor to the Minister of Economic Affairs, Budi Santoso, said in a meeting with the Committee for Accelerated Development Council Mandalika Resort NTB in Jakarta on 15 October, that the issue of land acquisition in the Mandalika Resort was a problem that still needed to be solved.

PT BTDC Director of Development, Edwin Darmasetiawan, said several hectares of land in the Mandalika Resort area have not been released because they are still controlled by the local community.

“We’re still going to free up a few hectares of land belonging to the people residing in the region by way of purchase

by Mandalika Resort. The land must be purchased in order not to be a problem later on, because investors will be renting the land from us,” Edwin told reporters in Mataram on 27 September 2012.

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AIR ASIA LOMBOK – KL TAKES OFF world and give travellers a greater variety of choices.

KL is the hub for AirAsia and offers huge connectivity throughout the world, with routes linking KL to other major destinations in Southeast Asia as well as Europe, the Middle East, China and Australia.

Silk Air has successfully operated direct flights three times per week between Singapore and Lombok for more than 6 years and is already a popular route for Asian and European visitors to Lombok.

AirAsia celebrated its inaugural flight from direct flights to Lombok and limited Kuala Lumpur to Lombok on Friday, 12 air services between Lombok and October, 2012. neighbouring Bali, particularly during The low cost airline announced the launch peak seasons. of its KL-Lombok flights two months ago, with special introductory fares from as low as Rp 299 000 one way. Ticket sales were brisk, with travelers at both destinations snapping up the cheap deals.

Malaysia AirAsia CEO, Aireen Omar, told reporters that around 9,000 tickets for the Kuala Lumpur-Lombok route had been booked since the company opened up ticket sales, and that tourists from Korea, China, Japan and Thailand had also showed interest in using the route.

Speaking at the inaugural landing in Lombok, Aireen said that Indonesia was an important market for AirAsia, with as many as 9.3 million passengers travelling between Malaysia and Indonesia to date.

AirAsia will link Lombok directly to Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, with return flights three times per week; on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The airline uses an Airbus 330 for the flights with a seating capacity for 257 passengers.

Aireen said that the route would be evaluated over the next three months, with the possibility of daily flights being introduced if there is enough demand.

The company will also promote Lombok on its routes through the AirAsia inflight magazine, with the NTB provincial government subsidising promotion in the first year of operation.

The AirAsia flights are seen as a significant boost to the growing tourism industry in Lombok. Development has been hampered in the past by a lack of

Since the opening of the Lombok International Airport in October last year, tourism industry stakeholders have been hopeful of direct air connections for Lombok with international routes, as well as an increased number of domestic routes – all of which open Lombok up to the

Tourism stakeholders believe the most significant factor, apart from direct connections to KL, is that AirAsia has recognised the potential of Lombok and are already discussing the possibility of direct flights to Australia.

Australia is a key market in the region and, once Australians discover the beauty of Lombok – an exotic destination only around 3 hours flight time from Western Australia – more airlines and routes are sure to follow.

HOLIDAY RESORT PROMOTES LOMBOK AT PATA The PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Travel Mart 2012 was held from 25 – 28 September 2012, at SMX Convention Center in Manila, The Philippines.

The Holiday Resort Lombok was represented by its General Manager, Mr Stefan Leu, who travelled to Manila to promote Lombok and The Holiday Resort.

The PATA event this year was attended by 454 seller delegates from 233 organisations, with some 29 destinations (countries and territories) represented.

The travel mart attracted 304 buyer delegates from 287 organisations across 52 countries and territories, with around 94 buyers who were first-timers to the Mart.

There were also 85 journalists from 14 source markets at the event.

During the 4 day PATA Travel Mart, Stefan promoted the beautiful island of Lombok to potential buyers and was approached by plenty of people wanting more information about Lombok.

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DRUG TRAFICKERS OUT OF LUCK IN LOMBOK

Customs officials at Lombok International Airport have been kept busy over the past couple of weeks with two significant drug busts on international flights from Singapore.

On Thursday, 11 October, a South African woman was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle 2.6 kilograms of methamphetamine with a street value of around $500,000 into Lombok.

Kathlyn Dunn, 28, was arrested at Lombok’s airport after arriving on a flight from Singapore. Ms Dunn had flown from Johannesburg and had made a transit in Singapore before arriving in Indonesia.

X-ray screening at the airport found suspicious materials inside the lining of the suspect’s suitcase. Two packages containing methamphetamine were later discovered by customs officers.

Provincial police detective chief, Ricky Simon Paays, said that Ms Dunn was suspected of being a courier for an SA drug network and could face the death penalty.

Dunn denied that the suitcase was hers.

She also said she was a project manager

for a South African company and was planning to holiday in Lombok until 20 October.

Dunn is the sixth South African to be arrested for drug trafficking in Indonesia in According to local police, there are three major drug rings; from the Middle East, the past year.

Malaysia and South Africa, which have Two days later, a German man was begun to operate in the region. arrested for allegedly attempting to “Last year we uncovered two (drug smuggle 3.7 kilograms (8.1 pounds) of smuggling) cases involving the Malaysian hashish into Lombok. drugs ring. One of the perpetrators has been sentenced to life in prison,” Ricky Rolf Oskar Josef Schweikert, 57, was Simon said. arrested on Saturday, 13 October, after arriving on a Silk Air flight from Indonesia enforces stiff penalties, Singapore. He had transited through including life imprisonment and death, for Singapore on his way from Nepal. drug trafficking.

Local customs head, Listrijono, said that the drugs were hidden in a secret compartment inside Schweikert’s luggage and were detected after his luggage was X-rayed.

Drug smuggling through Lombok is relatively rare but, with narcotics busts occurring almost weekly at Bali’s Ngurah Rai airport, smugglers may see Lombok as an easier entry point.

Listrijono said Schweikert had a ticket to leave Indonesia for Malaysia through Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport on 22 October.

However, customs facilities at Lombok International Airport are surprisingly modern and drug traffickers are warned not to try to bring drugs to Lombok… the penalties are extremely severe and avidly enforced.

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In Good Taste...

Welcome to Lombok! As an expat working here in Lombok, I want to share with all our valuable visitors a few of the recipes that you will try around our lovely island, so hopefully you can take more than just a great memory home and show your friends that – apart from beautiful scenery, sexy beaches, amazing weather and friendly people – we have some exquisite food available here and Lombok people do take their food seriously! Selamat Makan!

By Bryce Adamson, Chef and Beverage at Qunci Villas.

This is a recipe from Mohammed Ali, Executive Chef at Qunci Villas:

NASI GORENG ALA MANGSIT

This week I’ve chosen a staple of Indonesian cooking: Nasi Goreng. Translated, the name basically means fried rice!

8 ounces sliced chicken (or other meat) 1 cup cooked shrimp crackers 1 fried chicken leg 2 Chicken Satays (Skewered chicken with Peanut Sauce) Sliced cucumber (to garnish) Sliced tomato (to garnish) 3 tbls carrot, cucumber and chili pickles

Nasi Goreng has been called the ‘national dish of Indonesia’ although there are other contenders. There are many Indonesian cuisines but few national dishes.

Indonesia’s national dish knows no social barriers. Indonesians eat Nasi Goreng for all meals of the day and is sold in almost every restaurant, warung, food stall, hotel, resort and eating house.

Preparation: 1) Stir the rice with a fork to separate the grains.

Very simple, yet delicious, it is also a very relatively inexpensive meal for an entire family.

Of course, for this recipe you can substitute chicken for seafood, fish, beef (or even our snout-nosed, curly-tailed friends not allowed here!)

2) Pour a small amount of oil in a wok and fry the egg to make a thin omelette; allow to cool, then shred.

3) Heat the remaining oil in the wok and fry the shallots, garlic, chilies and shrimp paste until the shallots are tender (if adding any meat or shredded cabbage to this dish, add now and cook until meat is cooked through).

This recipe is ‘Ala Mangsit’ meaning it comes from Mangsit village (just north of Senggigi) and most areas of Indonesia do have their own style of this popular dish!

History Nasi Goreng can trace its origins from Chinese fried rice, however it is not clear when Indonesians began to adopt the Chinese fried rice and create their own version of Nasi Goreng.

Nasi Goreng uses generous amount of kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), and the taste is stronger and spicier than Chinese style fried rice.

The Chinese influences upon Indonesian cuisine can be seen in Nasi Goreng and Mie Goreng (fried noodles) and appeared simultaneously with the introduction of stir frying techniques that required the use of a Chinese wok.

Trade between China and the Indonesian archipelago flourished since the era of Srivijaya, around the 10th century, and intensified in the Majapahit era around the 15th century. By that time the Chinese immigrants began to settle in the archipelago, bringing with them their culture and cuisine.

Chinese people usually favour freshly cooked hot food and in their culture it is considered taboo to throw away uneaten foodstuffs. As a result, the previous day’s leftover rice was often recooked in the morning.

Previously, Indonesians probably simply sun-dried the leftover rice to make intip or rengginang (rice cracker or rice cakes). Dried rice could also be ground to make rice flour.

4) Increase the heat to high and add the rice, salt and soy sauce, adding a little oil if necessary, and stirring constantly until well mixed and heated through.

In 2011, an online poll by 35,000 people held

by CNN International chose Nasi Goreng as number two on their ‘World’s 50 Most Delicious Foods’ list.

5) Garnish with shredded egg, cucumber, and tomato.

Here is the recipe from Mohammed Ali (not the boxer), the new Executive Chef at Qunci Villas!

NASI GORENG ALA MANGSIT Ingredients: 4 cups cold cooked rice 2 tablespoons oil 1 egg, lightly beaten 5 shallots, peeled and sliced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 3 red chilies, sliced 1 teaspoon dried shrimp paste 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce

6) Serve with fried egg, fried chicken, satay, and shrimp crackers, (in the traditional style if desired) 7) Assemble as shown in the photo! We use a banana leaf bowl but, as that may be hard to find in most peoples’ homes, it may not be practical. If you do have banana trees, the bowl can be made by cutting a clean leaf to size and holding it together with small wooden skewers or stapling it together in the desired shape.

As always, if you don’t feel like doing all this, Ali and his team at Qunci Villas will be more than happy to do the work for you!

If any Lombok chefs would like to contribute a local recipe, please contact me at brycethechef@gmail.com

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The Cities

54 The three main cities in Lombok – Ampenan, Mataram and Cakranegara – have expanded over the years and now merge together to create what is, for Lombok, an urban sprawl of shops, administrative centres and residential areas.

A visit to the cities makes an interesting day trip, exploring the numerous small shops selling everything imaginable at low prices. There are numerous pearl shops in Ampenan selling unset pearls and pearl jewellery at cheap prices. These are genuine pearls from the pearl farms on Lombok and Sumbawa and, if you bargain the price, are a good deal. Gold shops are also popular in both Ampenan and Cakra, with 24 kt gold being sold by the gram, regardless of the design.

For cheap and interesting food choices, explore the many restaurants, warungs and food stalls in the cities. Or just wander around the streets to soak up the atmosphere and discover fascinating insights into Lombok city life!

Ampenan was the original old port in Lombok during Dutch colonial times and some of the old architecture is still visible around the town, particularly toward the beach to the west. This area becomes a market at night, filled with warungs and kaki lima (food carts) for cheap, tasty food and local flavour. With its numerous shops, cheap hotels, dusty roads and plentiful cidomo (horse carts), gold and pearl shops, and its Arab quarter, Ampenan is a colourful town to explore.

Kebun Roek, just near the traffic lights in Ampenan on the road from the airport, is the site of the local markets. Every day traders set up stalls selling fresh produce from around the island, local snacks and products, live chickens and fresh fish in the afternoon when the fishing boats

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Mataram Mall come in. A stroll through the markets is a pungent and enlightening experience!

Mataram, about 3 km to the east of Ampenan, is the administrative centre for Lombok and Sumbawa (NTB Province), with government offices, banks, mosques, schools and colleges, bookstores, the main post office, and Mataram University downtown.

In Mataram, the Nusa Tenggara Barat Museum houses historical and cultural artefacts from Lombok and Sumbawa.

It’s an interesting place to visit and occasionally hosts special exhibits.

Displays include exhibits on geology, history and culture. Address: Jl Panji Tilar. Ph: 632159 for opening times.

There is a small admission fee. Also worth visiting is the cultural centre, Taman Budaya on Jl Majapahit. Music and dance performances are presented here regularly. Phone: 622428 for details.

Mataram Mall, on the main street in Mataram, has an upstairs food court for cheap local meals. Lombok’s only real mall, there are four floors of shops and stalls selling a vast selection of goods.

Particularly good buys are shoes, jeans, and copy brand bags and belts.

There is a department store, several electronics stores, and shops selling clothing, CD’s and DVD’s. Hero Supermarket, on the ground floor, is useful for some western goods, food and toiletries. The Chemist next door has imported toiletries, supplements and medicines. McDonalds and KFC have outlets on the ground floor.

Pura Meru (Meru Temple)

Cakranegara (usually abbreviated to “Cakra”) is Lombok’s main shopping area. It is also home to many Chinese and Balinese, who make up over 50 percent of the city’s population. The streets of the city make an interesting tour with gold

shops, sporting goods, clothing stores and very good fabric stores selling imported silks, laces and cottons, to name a few.

Many of Lombok’s weaving and basket making industries are located near Cakra; turn left at the central traffic lights and look for the market on the right near the bridge. The baskets in particular are sold in Bali at many times the local price.

The next large town east of Cakra, Sweta, has a huge market every day near the Bertais bus terminal, with all kinds of goods on sale, from foodstuffs to clothing, exotic birds, handicrafts and more.

Nearby Temples and Places of Interest Pura Meru on Jl Selaparang, Cakranegara, was built in 1720 by Balinese Prince Anak Agung Made Karang and is the largest temple on Lombok. Its three meru are for the Hindu trinity – Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. This is an important temple for the Balinese here and its annual Pujawali festival, held over five days during the full moon in September or October, is the biggest Balinese Hindu event on Lombok. The outer courtyard hall has large drums used to announce ceremonies and festivals. In the central courtyard are two buildings with raised offering platforms. The interior enclosure has 33 shrines as well as the three multi-tiered meru.

Pura Mayura, just across the street from Pura Meru, was built in 1744 as the court temple of the last Balinese kings in Lombok. An open hall or bale kambang (floating pavilion) stands in a large artificial lake here and is used as a place for meetings and to relax. Today the palace gardens are a playground for children. The temple sits behind the sedate water gardens and is open daily; admission is by donation.

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Redwood Café & Lounge Upstairs (2nd floor) at Melissa Bakery

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And No

It’s Coffee!!!

And delicious meals, cakes, snacks, desserts and drinks.

Coffee Breaks, Meetings, Lunch with Friends, All day dining!

Fresh Brewed Coffee

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International Standards at Local Prices

Come by and enjoy delicious food and drinks in our relaxed atmosphere!

Local art, batik, Berugaq souvenirs and new handicrafts available for purchase supporting Yayasan Sopoq Angen (One Heart Foundation).

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Domestic Fares | International Tickets & Packages Visa Services | Tours | Direct Agent to Airlines (no middleman!) Express Check-in Services Immigration Services Fast, Modern & Professional | We speak English!

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Open Monday - Saturday: 8am – 8pm Sunday: 8am – 7pm

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STROKE RINGAN: JANGAN DIPANDANG SEBELAH MATA Satu dari tiga orang yang mengalami stroke ringan, pada akhirnya akan mengalami stroke, dan setengah dari jumlah tersebut mengalaminya dalam kurun waktu kurang dari setahun setelah mengalami stroke ringan.

DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE MILD STROKE: One out of three people who have suffered a mild stroke will eventually have another stroke, with half of those experienced less than a year after the initial stroke.

RECOGNISE THE SYMPTOMS

KENALI GEJALANYA Stroke ringan atau Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) merupakan gangguan fungsi otak akibat berkurangnya aliran darah menuju ke otak untuk sementara waktu, akibat tersumbatnya pembuluh darah.

Stroke ringan dapat dianggap sebagai peringatan akan adanya resiko terkena stroke, sekaligus sebagai kesempatan untuk mencegah sebelum stroke yang sesungguhnya terjadi.

Meskipun tidak menyebabkan kerusakan permanen gejala stroke ringan selama 2 hingga 30 menit tetap perlu anda waspadai, seperti: •

Tangan dan kaki terasa lemas

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Baal / kesemutan pada salah satu sisi tubuh

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Keseimbangan dan kordinasi tubuh terganggu

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Gangguan fungsi bicara, misalnya sulit menemukan kata-kata yang tepat dalam berbicara

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Nyeri kepala hebat

Ada beberapa faktor yang memperbesar resiko terjadinya stroke ringan, yaitu: •

Ada riwayat penyakit jantung

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Ada anggota keluarga yang pernah mengalami stroke

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Tekanan darah tidak normal

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Kolesterol tinggi

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Diabetes

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Obesitas

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Merokok

DAPATKAN DIAGNOSA DINI Diagnosa stroke ringan dilakukan atas dasar riwayat medis dan pemeriksaan fisik secara menyeluruh, dengan memperhatikan faktor-faktor resiko yang dimiliki pasien.

Selain itu pemeriksaan penunjang dengan menggunakan USG Carotid, CT Scan, dan MRI sangat penting, untuk melihat kondisi pembuluh darah arteri pasien.

Minor stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a disorder of brain function caused by temporary reduced blood flow to the brain, due to blockage of blood vessels.

Mild stroke can be considered as a warning against the risk of stroke, as well as an opportunity to prevent a more serious stroke happening in the future.

Although it may not cause permanent damage, be aware of symptoms that can occur within 2 to 30 minutes of a mild stroke, such as: •

Hands and legs felt weak

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Numbness / tingling on one side of the body

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Impaired balance and body coordination

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Impaired speech function, such as trouble finding the right words in speaking

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Severe headache

Several factors increase the risk of a mild stroke, namely: •

There is a history of heart disease

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Having family members who have had a stroke

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Blood pressure is not normal

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High cholesterol

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Diabetes

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Obesity

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Smoking

EARLY DIAGNOSIS Early diagnosis of a mild stroke can be made on the basis of medical history and a thorough physical examination, taking into account the risk factors of the patient.

Carotid Ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI are very important tools for examining the patient’s arteries.

TANGANI SEDINI MUNGKIN

CONTROL AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

Jika anda atau orang yang terkasih mengalami gejala stroke ringan segera dapatkan bantuan medis untuk mengetahui penyebab dan langkah pencegahannya. Upaya pencegahan yang dilakukan sedini mungkin sangat penting agar tidak berkelanjutan menjadi penyakit yang lebih serius.

If you or a loved one have suffered mild stroke symptoms, seek medical advice immediately to identify causes and prevention measures. Early prevention efforts are very important to avoid sustaining more serious disease.

Jl. Ahmad Yani No.9 Selagalas (2km north of the Sweta traffic lights) Ph: 0370 670 000 / 6177 000 / 0812 3995 9430 / 0878 6467 0010 | Fax: 0370 673 666 | www.harapankeluarga.co.id

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Mr Fixer

62 I asked him if he was a member of any workers’ association or club and he said he had a club foot. He asked me if I knew what a club foot was and I said no, but I would put a claim in anyway, just in case.

Tongue-in-cheek answers to your Thinking I was getting 2 for the price of 1, I personal and eventually agreed to his price and the next building problems day they turned up. They started to paint QUESTION: Last year my wife and I decided to buy a small holiday home on the idyllic island of Lombok. It is now showing signs of wear, so we decided to do some renovations.

The whole place needs painting so I thought I would employ a local Indonesian worker to do the job. I phoned a handyman who gave me a price, which I thought was a bit excessive so I asked him if he could meet me half way. He said he couldn’t leave the house until his wife came back.

I told him to stay where he was and meet me halfway on the cost of painting and he said he would meet me anywhere I liked, but not until his wife came back.

I told him to leave his wife out of it and meet me on the painting. He said he always brings his wife with him, as she cleans the brushes and stirs the paint.

and after lunch another man appeared. I asked who he was and was told he was the brother of the handyman and that the brother was ill and he had come instead.

Thinking no more about it, I let them get on with it and came back later to find paint spatters all over the floor. The first handyman’s wife was still there and it seemed to be her job to scrape up the paint spatters.

I asked the new handyman why he didn’t put some newspaper or something on the floor before he started. He said he would do it later.

Eventually the job got finished but it took longer than promised and I still have paint spatters and smears on the floor. Has any MR FIXER: It’s a good job you didn’t ask him to paint the porch. My friend George did and the painter told him when he had finished that the car was a Ferrari not a Porsche!

QUESTION: The idyllic holiday island of Lombok seemed like the ideal place to buy some land with a sea view and build the villa of my dreams.

I bought a partly finished villa and set about remodelling it and extending.

I employed a local architect who promised wonderful things. He even showed me lots of nice pictures on his laptop.

Over 18 months later, I am still building.

The rise and step on the floating stairs is wrong, the wall sockets (what few of them there are) are in the wrong place, the pool leaks, the roof leaks, the concrete floors are uneven and cracking, and costs are spiralling out of control.

I am going out of my mind with worry and seem to be suffering from depression. I have even contemplated suicide! I can’t sleep properly, as I keep having recurring nightmares where I dream I want to put my architect in a meat grinder. Can you help?

MR FIXER: Ah, the joys of building in Lombok! Yours is a common story and builders here rely on getting it wrong the first time – that way it keeps the building shops in business and everyone employed!

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GLORIOUS LUXURY VILLA With millionaire views of Senggigi Bay and Bali. 3 main en-suite bedrooms plus separate double guest room. Magnificent open plan dining area and kitchen. Infinity pool. USD 800,000

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Secret Islands, Pristine Beaches!

Floating in the sparkling turquoise waters just off the southwest coast are twelve small islands called the Southwest Gilis. Unlike the famous Gili islands in the northwest of Lombok, the Southwest Gilis are largely uninhabited and have yet to be discovered by most travellers, thus they are often called “The Secret Islands”.

The Sekotong region starts just south of Lembar Harbour and features stunning beaches and bays set against a backdrop of rolling hills. The drive itself is a worthwhile trip, meandering through villages where life is largely untouched by tourism and where the people are involved in their day-to-day activities of farming, fish cultivation, boating and fishing, brickmaking and other traditional pastimes.

across the sandbar and explore this uninhabited island. Old volcanic rocks and stone carved from centuries of tides create small caves and alcoves, providing shelter for picnics and interesting nooks and crannies to explore.

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the northwest and Madak Belo on the east.

Gili Gede is large enough to provide a range of activities such as hiking to the hills in the centre for fantastic views across the other islands, exploring deserted beaches and hidden coves and meeting the people living on the island, who are very friendly and, as yet, unspoilt by tourism.

Back on the main road and slightly further south is Sundancer Resort, with its distinctive blue roofs dotted on the Secret Island has comfortable budget hillside overlooking another white sand accommodation, including a unique beach.

The hotel development is still under Along the roadsides you will see people bungalow perched on a pier over the reef – construction. building and repairing boats, laying the only one in either Lombok or Bali. The out hand-made bricks to dry in the sun, Resort offers a host of activities that all the Across the road from Sundancer, on the working in the fields, and sometimes family will enjoy, while also being a place beachfront, is Dive Zone – currently guiding primitive wooden ploughs where you can get away from it all. the only diving facility in this part of harnessed to huge water buffalo, as they Lombok and the experts on diving around prepare the fields for planting.

Secret Island can also organise fishing trips the southwest islands, having pioneered and island hopping excursions to the other The peaceful village of Taun (or Tawun), is development of previously unknown dive beautiful islands in the area, most of which sites in this area. situated on a wide, placid bay in Sekotong. are deserted, about their comfortable 9m The ocean is sparkling turquoise and the custom-built boat “Scorpio”.

Dive Zone offer dive trips around dazzling white sand stretches in a wide Sekotong and the islands, as well as To the south of Gili Gede, the islands of sweep around the bay, while the hills in three locations in South Lombok – Gili Ringgit, Layar and Asahan are lined behind form a perfect backdrop to this including challenging world-class diving up like secret treasures in the calm sea. idyllic setting. off southeast Lombok.

Bounty Cruises, a Bali-based company, Just out in the calm bay are the three Past Dive Zone another few kilometres is own much of the land on Gili Ringgit and lovely islands of Gili Nanggu, Gili Cocotinos Boutique Beach Resort on the have constructed a boat mooring and pier Tangkong and Gili Sudat – all easily secluded beach at Tanjung Empat. With accessible by local outrigger boats. A small 28 rooms, including beachfront villas with on the island. There is good snorkelling on the west side of Gili Ringgit, accessed by sign in the nearby village will direct you private swimming pools, Cocotinos is the boat. Large gardens of hard and soft corals to the local boat hire area, where you can only luxury accommodation in the area. lay just beneath the surface and the reef arrange boat trips out to Gili Nanggu and extends along most of the island’s coast.

At the next intersection there is a the other small islands offshore. signpost to the right for Labuhan Poh and The other side of the island, where the Of the three, only Gili Nanggu has Pelangan, the site of Bola Bola Paradis. pier is located, has a fantastic white sand accommodation for visitors, with Gili This is a small hotel, situated right on Nanggu Cottages providing simple beach and is a favourite for guests from the beachfront with comfortable and cottages on the beach and a restaurant, as Secret Island Resort and Dive Zone, as the clean rooms at reasonable prices. The well as deluxe rooms further back from the hotel also organises snorkelling tours and scenery and beach here are so lovely. beach. The island is small and the beach is a popular choice for those surfing at It’s easy to snorkel offshore just north of here has soft white sand and a good reef Bangko-Bangko. the pier and, although the reef isn’t as large just off the beach for snorkelling.

The largest of these islands is Gili Gede, as on the other side of the island, there is Travelling a little further south, before the appropriately meaning “Big Island”. The still plenty to see. marine culture complex (Balai Budaya island lays just offshore and is so large Bright blue starfish drape themselves Laut), there is a small dirt road leading out visitors often mistake it for part of the across patches of coral, and bright yellow onto a white peninsular of sand that juts mainland. Gili Gede is easily reached by into beautiful clear waters. Drive to the boat from the village of Tembowong and is and black Moorish Idols dart through end for superb views and a close up look the water. Schools of hundreds of small only minutes across the water. at Gili Genting. iridescent fish swim past and weirdly Gili Gede is one of the few islands in the shaped squid drift by in the deeper areas.

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66 We met a boat load of happy tourists on Gili Ringgit, out for the day with Dive Zone, who described the diving as some of the best they’ve ever experienced. Most couldn’t stop gushing about the huge school of turtles they had just seen near Gili Layar!

All around these Southwest Gilis, abundant coral reefs lay just below the surface waiting to be explored, filled with thousands of brightly coloured tropical fish, huge sprawling blue starfish and magical turtles gently gliding through the water.

Slightly south of Gili Gede, beautiful Gili Asahan attracts visitors with deserted white sand beaches, clear calm waters and swaying palm trees.

Pearl Beach Resort, the only accommodation on the island, is a lovely boutique hotel with charming and welldesigned bungalows here looking out over a breath-taking beach.

Of a much higher standard than most of the accommodation in the southwest, each bungalow is spacious with a private terrace and western standard bathrooms with hot water showers.

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There is also a beachfront bar and restaurant serving western and Indonesian meals, and good snorkelling directly from the beach.

The resort is popular with divers and can arrange diving and snorkelling trips, as well as island-hopping tours.

wide white sand bay is lined with fisherman’s huts and draws hundreds of surfers every year from as far away as Hawaii and Brazil to challenge the huge waves of Desert Point, just offshore.

Although the road deteriorates after Labuhan Poh, it is still passable for most vehicles in the dry season. During the surfing season, from mid-May to September and again in December, the beach is buzzing with surfers, but otherwise it is a remote and peaceful area. Bali is clearly visible, with the island of Nusa Penida only about an hour’s sail away.

The drive to the point is dotted with bucolic scenery and tiny villages, making it a worthwhile trip even for non-surfers.

There is basic surfer accommodation in the area and plans for development in the near future.

Pearl Beach is perfect for romantic escapes The southwest is slated for tourism and for those seeking the tranquillity of a development and it’s easy to imagine private island resort. hotels and resorts on all these beaches and Leaving Gili Asahan and back on the islands in the future, as well as yachts, mainland there are small home-stays and fishing boats, windsurfers, dive boats and private accommodations spaced out along the like. But for now, the Southwest is the road to Bangko-Bangko – the surfing unspoilt and the Gilis remain the secret Mecca for those in the know, located on islands… stunningly beautiful, pristine and the far southwest tip of Lombok. The unique; and known only to the lucky few.

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Special Feature

SOUTH COAST LADIES ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES!

Enterprising local ladies in Kuta have formed a group to pool their resources and are taking the initiative to carve out a new future for themselves.

The group is made up of six women who live in the impoverished village of Ujung in South Lombok. Literacy and education in the village is very low and the chances of employment are slim.

three weeks Babette managed to organise the group, identify suppliers, negotiate prices for raw materials, and start a regular 3 day a week class and work schedule.

The challenge was to make a range of bags using handwoven fabrics such as Ikat from Sumbawa and Java and Sabuk and Songket from Lombok, with inspiration from modern designs introduced by Babette.

Within three weeks, the ladies had learnt new sewing skills and finished their first bag samples.

Not even the women themselves could believe what they had done!

The ladies model their bags

With the help of some volunteers working in the area, the Ujung ladies got together to work out ways that they could develop their skills and earn an independent living.

One of the volunteers was a half-Spanish, half-French lady named Babette, who was visiting Lombok and who has travelled the world supporting women in different countries (India, Iran, Myanmar and Mali), teaching them how to design fashion items using local fabrics and techniques.

Getting together with the help of local volunteer, Ellen Pandia, the ladies found that they all had some previous basic experience with machine sewing and hand embroidery.

With an old donated sewing machine and oxidized needles as their only tools, in just

Now, three months later, the women have learnt to make ten different designs and more than 15 different styles of bags out of traditional Ikat fabrics combined with modern trims and designs.

The women told us that they would have never imagined that they could possibly make bags like this with their own hands and using their own imagination for embroidery designs.

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trained on a business model that will enable them to take over and manage their own business, and hopefully continue growing in the future.

Over the weekend of 22 and 23 September, the Ujung group held their first Handicraft Market featuring all the bags that they had learnt to make with Babette.

The market was held at Solah Beach Bar and Restaurant in Kuta, South Lombok.

For two days, the women had the opportunity to see for themselves the interest people showed; not only in their handicrafts but also in the group and their sewing business.

It was an important first experience for them to realise the effort it takes to sell and the importance of explaining the project, the nature of the fabrics and their handmade work.

Although it was a bit intimidating for them at first, since they had never been exposed to so many foreigners who wanted to meet them and talk with them, they managed to use their very basic knowledge of English and their spontaneity to make Rp 3,500,000 in sales.

For perspective, this is the equivalent of 3-4 months’ salary in Lombok.

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KUTA AND THE SUBLIME SOUTH COAST

Indonesia boasts some of the most magnificent scenery in the world and the south coast of Lombok rates as being among the best.

Kuta this year and smaller developments are already under construction.

Kuta by Barbara

South Lombok has views that inspire artists and photographers and leaves visitors from around the world speechless at the sublime panoramic beauty that unfolds beach after beach, bay after bay, all along the coast.

The beaches of the south draw crowds to bake on the blindingly white sands, swim in the crystal clear oceans and challenge some of the best surf breaks in Indonesia.

Kuta (sometimes spelt Kute) is the main town and tourism centre on the south coast of Lombok, and is the hub for exploring the fantastic southern beaches and the many points of interest in the region.

Located around 60 km south of Mataram and about one and a half hour’s drive from Senggigi, Kuta makes for a wonderful day trip from other points in Lombok, or an alternative holiday destination for travellers exploring Lombok.

Since the Lombok International Airport opened in late 2011, many of the major roads have been upgraded and the main road to Kuta is very good. The new airport is located only 25 minutes’ drive north of Kuta and has made access to the south very easy.

The proximity to the airport has already sparked an investment boom in the area and major developments are expected over the coming year. For now, the south is uncrowded, pristine and spectacular.

The drive down to the south coast is an interesting rural tour of small villages and farming communities. Fields of tobacco, corn and peanuts line the roadsides and farmers till the fields using antiquated ploughs pulled by large water buffalo.

mosques in Lombok, Mesjid Kuno. The small building with a thatched roof is considered holy and many believers make pilgrimages to pray here.

Slightly further south is Sade, an hilltop village with more Lumbungs and traditional homes. Both villages have been renovated and cater to the tourist market, but are still interesting examples of traditional Sasak architecture and communal living within the compounds, where life continues as it has for centuries.

Residents, who act as guides for a small fee, encourage walks through either of these villages and are happy to share a glimpse of their lifestyles with visitors.

Nearby Mandalika Beach is named after the legendary Princess Mandalika, a beloved character in Sasak folklore. It is near here that thousands of people gather every year to celebrate the colourful ritual of Bau Nyale, when masses of sea worms spawn in the waters offshore.

Ashtari, around 2km west of Kuta, stands out from the usual Kuta cafés and is a “must stop” for those touring in the area.

Kuta itself is a small town with hotels, Perched on top of the hill with spectacular home-stays and backpacker’s hostels that views over Kuta and the surrounding cater mainly to the thousands of surfers beaches, Ashtari serves exquisite teas and from around the world who are drawn to juices, and delicious vegetarian meals and the area every year to surf the left- and organic gourmet snacks that are truly out right-hand breaks out in the bay. of the ordinary. Open Tuesday to Sunday, There is a good variety of accommodation, for breakfast and lunch only. restaurants and facilities for travellers and – with investment taking off –more options Kuta attracts thousands of visitors every year for the great surf locations are opening all the time. There are plans at Gerupuk, Tanjung Aan, Ekas, and the for a luxury beachfront resort in central beaches to the west. It’s easy to hire a board and a surf guide from here to learn surfing or, for experienced surfers, to access the more challenging surf breaks in the area. Hire a car or motorbike and you can spend days visiting beautiful, mainly deserted beaches, both to the east and west of Kuta.

Around 4 km east of Kuta is Tanjung A’an, with perfect white sand beaches and good waves for surfers. Slightly further east is Gerupuk, well known as a top surf location and situated on a peninsula of land that juts out into the ocean, with stunning views of the sea, and the surrounding islands and bays. There is a good surf school here and no fewer than five surf breaks.

Just before arriving in Kuta, the road passes two traditional Sasak villages – Sade and Rambitan. On the east side of the road is Rambitan, a village that caters to tourists and has authentic clusters of thatched Lumbung, or rice barns, and traditional homes made of thatch and bamboo, with hardened cow and buffalo dung floors.

Nearby, on the hilltop, is one of the oldest

At present, Kuta boasts just one luxury resort: the Novotel Lombok. The Novotel has a range of accommodation, from comfortable hotel rooms to spacious suites and luxurious villas, some with private swimming pools. Designed to blend in with the environment, and with a stunning beachfront location, the Novotel is a wonderful example of traditional Sasak architecture.

Weaving

The beaches and scenery continue all the way to the east coast, with fantastic places such as Bumbang, Awang Bay, Ekas and Pantai Sorga (Heaven Beach)… the name says it all!

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At Bumbang, Bumbangku Beach Cottages has simple thatched cottages and comfortable brick deluxe rooms right on a beautiful deserted beach. There is a good restaurant, serving fresh fish and seafood caught by local fishermen, and easy access to the best surfing spots nearby.

Even for non-surfers, Bumbangku is a delightful place to spend a few days, swimming, strolling along the wide calm bay and relaxing in the peaceful natural surroundings.

Further east, Heaven on the Planet and Ocean Heaven (collectively known as HOTPlanet) currently has the monopoly

For now, however, these two exclusive properties provide the chance to really escape from the outside world in sublime surroundings.

The resorts feature comfortable accommodation, good restaurants, swimming pool, a Spa and Wellness Centre and a host of water activities, such as surfing, snorkelling, kayaking, wind-surfing and more.

Heading west from Kuta are another series of beautiful beaches and bays hidden behind headlands and rolling hills, providing peaceful and secluded spots for picnics and swimming. All are within easy day trips of Kuta.

Mawun Beach is around 30 minutes’ drive to the west and is a picturesque, almost circular bay with small green headlands rolling into the ocean from either side. It is a spectacular beach with calm blue waters, perfect for swimming and spending a day lazing on the white sand.

Bumbangku

Mawi, around another 7km to the west, has good right- and left-hand barrels for surfing when the swell is large enough.

At other times, it is a lovely beach with impressive views of Gili Lawang just offshore; look for the three startling pinnacles of rock jutting out of the ocean.

Selong Blanak is a long sweeping bay framed on each end by headlands and surrounded by rolling hills. Sempiak Villas has plush villas perched on the hillside with breath-taking panoramic views.

Laut Biru Café at Sempiak Villas is a popular place for a stop – or justifies a day trip in itself – and serves fresh and delicious snacks and meals throughout the day in a pretty restaurant overlooking the beach. Spend a day exploring the area, with lunch and a swim here as the highlights of your trip.

Further west are picturesque Sepi and Blongas bays, and many more scenic beaches along the way; all are mostly deserted.

The road deteriorates rapidly and the going can be rough at times. For exploring this remote area it’s best to use an experienced local guide with a good vehicle.

Steeped in history and legend, surrounded by beaches of almost surreal beauty, the south coast is a fascinating area to visit, whether your interests are historical, cultural or just the opportunity to see and explore some of the most beautiful and pristine coastal scenery in Indonesia.

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Market day

Babette watches a local lady weaving Ikat

This was a great achievement for the group and has encouraged them to continue with the learning and hard work, and to have confidence in the business they have started.

The Ujung ladies plan to hold Handicraft Markets every month to display their work and, hopefully, continue their journey to self-sufficiency.

They have also decided that out of the sales they will: - Discount Raw material costs and save it in a ‘raw material fund’ so they can buy more fabrics and other materials for the business.

- Share the wages cost among the group - Keep the profit in a cash box to save for two new sewing machines.

The next Handicraft Market will be held on Sunday, 18 November from midday to 8pm at Solah Beach Bar and Restaurant in Kuta.

Bags are a fashion statement!

If you are in the area, drop in to say “Hello” to the ladies and pick up a beautiful handmade bag that is unique, stylish and supporting a fabulous initiative!

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General Information (Directory Assistance): (0370) 108 BANK / ATM Bank Central Asia (BCA) Jl. Pejanggik No.67, Mataram, Lombok Phone: 0370 632588, Fax: 0370 622347 ATMs - Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - MGM Plaza, Jl. AA Gede Ngurah, Mataram - Jl. Airlangga, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Praya, C. Lombok - Jl. Langko, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl Raya Senggigi (Senggigi Square) Bank Danamon Indonesia Jl. Pejanggik No.117, Mataram, W. Lombok Phone: 0370 631322, Fax: 0370 633068 ATMs - Jl. Koperasi 1, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. Lombok - Komplek Ruko B1, Sweta, W. Lombok Bank International Indonesia (BII) Jl. AA Gede Ngurah No.48, Mataram, W. Lombok. Phone: 0370 635027, 633347 ATMs - Jl. Airlangga No.25, Mataram, Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, W. Lombok Bank Mandiri Jl. Pejanggik No.20-22, Mataram, W. Lombok. Phone: 0370 631311 ATMs - Jl. Pejanggik No.20, Cakranegara, Lombok - Jl. Taruna Jaya, Mataram, W. Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - Selaparang Airport, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl Raya Senggigi (In Front of Santosa) Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) Jl. Langko No.64, Mataram, W. Lombok Jl. Raya Senggigi, W. Lombok Phone: 0370 631046, Fax: 0370 631005 ATMs - Jl. Langko No.64, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Pejanggik No.68, Mataram, W.Lombok - University of Mataram (UNRAM) - Jl. Sandubaya, Sweta, W. Lombok - Jl. Selaparang No.37, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Raya Senggigi, W. Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Jendral Sudirman 51, Praya, C. Lombok Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Jl. Pendidikan No.16, Mataram, Lombok Phone: 0370 632246, Fax: 0370 633084 ATMs - Jl. Airlangga, Mataram, W. Lombok - Mataram Mall, Mataram, W. Lombok - Jl. Pahlawan No.92, Selong, E. Lombok MEDICAL / HEALTH CARE Medika Husada Clinic Jl Raya Senggigi. Phone: 0370 6644820 HOSPITALS Rumah Sakit Harapan Keluarga Jl Ahmad Yani 9 Selagalas. Ph: 6177000, 670000. Emergency (24hrs): 6177009.

Mataram Public Hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum Mataram) Jl. Pejanggik No.6, Mataram, W. Lombok Phone: 0370 623498 / 6604605 New Mataram Public Hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum Mataram) Jl. Bung Karno 1 Mataram. Phone: 0370 645045 Central Lombok Public Hospital Jl. Jendral Basuki Rachmad, Praya, Central Lombok. Phone: 0370 654007 East Lombok Public Hospital Jl. Professor M. Yamin No. 55, Selong, East Lombok. Phone: 0376 21680

Biomedika Clinic Jl. Bung Karno 143 Mataram. Phone: 0370 645137 Risa Clinic Jl. Pejanggik 115 Cakranegara. Phone: 0370 625560 / 632117

Fire Brigade: Phone. 0370 672013. In emergency call 113 Hospital UGD (Emergency Unit Service): Phone: 0370 622254 Ambulance: Phone. 0370 623498. In emergency call 118

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Ph: 0370 668 1797 drg. Lina Kulsum Jl. Gunung Dieng No.7, Mataram, Lombok Phone: 0818536236 / 0370 632131

TAXIS Blue Bird Taxi, Phone: 0370 627000

MONEY CHANGERS Multigraha Kelolavalas - Jl. Rasa Senggigi km.10, Senggigi, W. Lombok, Ph; 0370 693693 - Jl. Pejanggik No.1, Mataram, W. Lombok, Ph: 0370 631567 Multigraha Valas Jl. Saleh Sungkar No.1 Ampenan, W. Lombok, Ph: +62 370 624045 PT. Bali Mispintjira Jl. Raya Senggigi km.13, Senggigi, West Lombok, Ph: 0370 692247, 0370 692247 SHOPPING Senggigi Abadi Supermarket Jl. Raya Senggigi, Km.8.5, Senggigi, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 693311 Senggigi Jaya Supermarket Jl. Raya Senggigi, Km.8, Senggigi, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 693530 Alfa Mart Jl Raya Senggigi Indomaret Jl Raya Senggigi Art Market (Pasar Seni) - Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi West Lombok - Gili Trawangan, West Lombok Barata Department Store Jl. Niaga II, Ampenan, West Lombok Phone: 0370 646123 Grand Store Mataram Mall, 3rd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, W. Lombok. Ph: 0370 629931 Hero Supermarket Mataram Mall, 1st floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, W. Lombok. Ph: 0370 629918 Tiara Department Store Mataram Mall, 1st & 2nd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, West Lombok Phone: 0370 629902 Kharisma Book Shop Mataram Mall, 2nd floor, Jl. Pejanggik, Cakranegara, West Lombok Phone: 0370 629875 Ruby Supermarket Jl. Pejanggik No.111, Cakranegara, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 631092 Jembatan Baru Supermarket Jl. Pejanggik No.41, Cakranegara, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 636106 MGM Plaza Jl. AA Gede Ngurah No.98, Cakranegara, West Lombok. Phone: 0370 646007 EMERGENCY Senggigi Tourism Police: Jl. Raya Senggigi, Phone. 00370 693267 Lombok Regional Police: Jl. Gajah Mada No. 7 Ampenan. Call this emergency number: 110

IMMIGRATION Jl. Udayana, Mataram, Phone: 0370 632520 PUBLIC SERVICES ELECTRICITY PLN Mataram. Ph: 0370 632182 PLN Senggigi. Ph: 0370 693535 WATER PDAM Mataram. Ph: 0370 632 510 PDAM Senggigi. Ph: 0370 693886 POST OFFICES Mataram: Jl. Sriwijaya, Phone. 0370 632645 Senggigi: Jl. Raya, Phone. 0370 693711 CONSULATES AUSTRALIA (incl. New Zealand, Canada) Phone: 0361 241118, Fax: 0361 221195, Email: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au BRAZIL Phone: 0361 757775, Fax: 0361 751005.

Email: brazilconsul@bytheseatropical.com BRITAIN Phone: 0361 270601, Fax: 0361 287804, Email: bcbali@dps-centrin.net.id CHILE Phone: 0361 756781, Fax: 0361 756783.

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The Gili Islands

Unique tropical escapes!

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Three perfect coral islands – Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air – fringed with white sands and swaying palm trees, lay in the sparkling ocean just off the north-west coast of Lombok.

Every year the Gilis attract tens of thousands of visitors from around the world for their pristine waters, great diving and snorkelling opportunities, and laidback charm.

The word Gili actually means “small island”, and so these islands have come to be known as “The Gilis” by travellers. The Gilis are Lombok’s most popular islands and are consistently rated as top SEA island destinations by travellers and travel publications.

Although previously popular mainly with backpackers, the Gilis now attract a diverse range of visitors – serious diving enthusiasts, sun-seekers looking for the perfect beach getaway, singles, families, and couples of all ages find something to attract them to the Gilis.

There is a good selection of accommodations, restaurants and bars on all three islands,

with the biggest range on Gili Trawangan.

While nobody comes to the Gilis for shopping, each island has many small shops selling essentials such as sunscreen, mosquito repellent, toiletries, cold drinks, snacks and more. In addition, there are cheap clothing and t-shirts, sarongs and local handicrafts stalls.

Activities include walking, riding bikes, horse riding and kayaking on Gili T, yoga, massage and beauty treatments, glass bottom boat trips and island hopping, live-aboard dive trips and cruises to nearby islands, fishing, sailing, surfing and all kinds of water-based activities.

The islands provide ample opportunities for visitors to swim, relax, sunbathe,

explore, snorkel or scuba dive with the many internationally accredited dive operators based in Lombok.

Snorkelling is easy in the calm waters directly off the beaches, with plenty of colourful fish to see. At greater depths and at specific dive locations around the three islands, the pristine waters are home to an abundant variety of corals, aquatic life and thousands of species of tropical fish.

An impressive array of sea life can be seen, including green and hawksbill turtles, morays, barracuda, reef sharks, occasionally leopard sharks and manta rays, and much more.

Visibility is very good and commonly in the 15-30 m range; and water temperatures average 23°C (73°F) to 29°C (84°F). Currents around the islands can be quite strong and drift diving is the norm.

Many of the popular dive companies are owned and operated by westerners and PADI and SSI licensed dive operators, with professional standards of safety and environmental awareness, exist on all three islands.

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Each Gili has developed independently and at different paces, giving each a different “personality” or style, and catering to different types of holidaymakers and travellers. This means that travellers have a good choice, depending on their individual tastes and what type of island escape they prefer.

Gili Trawangan is the most developed and

popular of the three, with the greatest range of facilities and activities; while Gili Air has a relaxed, laid-back style and is popular with couples and families. Gili Meno is the quietest of the three, perfect for really getting away from it all.

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Choose the island that suits you most, or it’s easy to combine an island-hopping holiday to sample the best of all three!

Delicious and authentic Italian food Wood-fired pizzas Pastas. Insalata, and more

A true taste of the Mediterranean in the tropics!

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8TH INDONESIAN BIOROCK REEF RESTORATION WORKSHOP

The Gili Eco Trust will hold the 8th Indonesian Biorock Reef Restoration Workshop on Gili Trawangan from 12 to 18 November 2012.

The Biorock process is an amazing reef restoration technology used in many places around the world to regenerate coral reefs, prevent beach erosion, and preserve and restore marine biodiversity.

One of the largest Biorock programs in the world is in Gili Trawangan, the largest of the three Gili Islands off the northwest coast of Lombok.

Join the workshop and learn how to restore coral reefs with this fantastic technology. Dr Tom Goreau, President of the Global Coral Reef Alliance, and co-inventor of the Biorock technology, will give lectures and presentations about: worldwide coral threats, coral diseases, global warming and its effects on coral reefs and beach erosion, reef restoration programs, and theory and practice of Biorock technology: design, construction, installation, monitoring, maintenance and repair.

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Marine Biologists and reef experts will show presentations about coral reefs and marine studies, films and slide shows.

The Biorock workshop is a handson training on coral reef restoration including: building new coral reefs and growing back eroding beaches.

Spend a fascinating week on Gili Trawangan to study coral reefs and help build new Biorock reefs to expand the 65 existing Biorock reefs around the Gili Islands.

Dive around Gili Islands to collect broken corals and attach them to the new Biorock reef, watch the fish settling in and observe the coral pieces amazingly cementing onto the steel structures.

After accomplishing the Biorock workshop as a certified PADI instructor, you can apply to PADI to be able to teach the PADI distinctive Specialty: Introduction to Biorock process.

The workshop will be held at Hotel Vila Ombak on the southeast beach at Gili Trawangan. See advertisement this page for details.

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GILI ISLANDS FAST FACTS

Gili Trawangan by Didiek Hariadi

There are numerous fast boat services operating between Bali and the Gilis. In good weather, fast boats can make the crossing in around 80 minutes but in heavy seas the trip can take two hours or more.

Make sure you choose a reputable company who care about passenger comfort and safety, rather than “pack them in and profit”. Check weather conditions before going – the Lombok Strait is one of the deepest bodies of water in the world and seas can get very rough, with waves up to 5 metres in bad weather. Refuse to board overloaded boats.

It is also possible to fly to Lombok and transfer to the Gilis from the mainland. See “Getting to Lombok” and “Getting to the Gilis” sections for details.

Electricity on all three Gilis is supplied by generators and blackouts are sometimes a problem. Many places have their own emergency generators but the smaller businesses may rely on candles and lanterns when the power goes out.

Water is a scarce resource on the islands and fresh water is shipped from the mainland daily. A business on Gili T now supplies desalinated water and fresh water showers are becoming common. However, smaller hotels and home-stays may only

provide salt water showers. Use bottled water to rinse off.

The tap water on all the islands is not suitable for drinking but bottled water is cheap and readily available.

Internet is available on the Gilis at internet cafés and most larger hotels and restaurants. Connections can be intermittent and speeds are generally slow.

ATM machines are available on Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. Credit cards are accepted at most dive shops and larger hotels and restaurants. Money changers are available on all the islands, although the rate is lower than on Lombok.

Health services on the islands are limited.

There is a 24-hour Clinic at Hotel Vila Ombak on Gili T, and small local clinics on Gili Meno and Air. Dive shop staff have emergency first aid training and basic medical supplies but for anything serious, get to the mainland as fast as possible.

Weather is generally hotter on the islands than mainland Lombok. Make sure you drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and use sun protection, even on cloudy days.

There is no motorised transport on any of the islands. Walk, ride a bicycle or ride in a cidomo (local horse cart). None of

the islands is very large, so walking is an easy option. Bicycles can be hired for between Rp 25,000 and Rp 50,000 per day, depending on the type and condition of the bike. Some hotels provide bikes free of charge for guests.

Cidomo fares are now fixed by law and fares are displayed in the front of the cart.

Generally, short distances will cost around Rp 40,000; a round-the-island tour costs Rp 125,000 on Gili T. Dress is casual on the islands and it is normal to see tourists walking around in swimsuits, sarongs and shorts. Remember that the islands’ residents are Muslim and nude or topless sunbathing is frowned upon. Please respect island sensibilities and keep clothes on!

Mosquitoes can sometimes be a problem, especially during rainy season. DEET repellents are the best protection and local products such as “Autan” and “OFF!” are relatively cheap and readily available in the shops.

The Gili Eco Trust (GET) is a non-profit organisation based on Gili T that works to protect and conserve the environment.

GET activities include reef conservation, resource management, waste management and education programmes, to name a few. To date, the Eco Trust has installed 63 Bio Rock structures around the islands. The metal frame structures create artificial reefs using low voltage current to promote new coral growth and provide homes for schools of fish and reef creatures.

The Eco Trust raises funds for its programmes through an Eco-tax of Rp 50,000 collected from divers on the islands.

Clean-up days, to collect rubbish from the beach and sea, take place on the first Friday of every month on Gili T. Register at Gili T dive shops and join in the fun!

To find out more about Eco-projects and to support GET programmes, visit: www.giliecotrust.com

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The Gilis are easily reached from Bali via the numerous fast boat services now operating between Bali and Gili Trawangan. Alternatively, you can fly to Lombok and travel across to the Gilis.

Fast Boats: With Lombok’s airport now based further away in central Lombok, the fast boat services are a popular option, providing fast and easy transfers between Bali to Gili Trawangan.

The crossing between the islands can be treacherous in bad weather, so choose a reliable operator and avoid companies that practice “over loading” in busy times.

Blue Water Express, operated by Blue Water Safaris, provides transfers between Bali and Gili Trawangan. BWS operates two boats, with 28 and 30 passenger capacities, departing from Serangan (near Benoa Harbour) at 8am and 10am, and from Padang Bai Harbour at 11.15am every day. Return transfer from Gili Trawangan is at 11am. Fares include air conditioned hotel transfers in Bali. Ph: (0361) 841 3421-24 / 0813 3841 8988. www.bwsbali.com

FROM TELUK NARA AND TELUK KODEK: Teluk Nara is a large peaceful bay on the west coast, about 25 minutes’ drive north of Senggigi. Most of the dive companies and many businesses on the Gilis have their boats moored in the bay and transfer guests to the islands every day from Teluk Nara.

Gili Cat, Blue Water Express and Island Getaway also operate fast boat services between Lombok and Bali from this harbour.

It is possible to negotiate private boat trips (including fast speed boats) out to the islands with local boat owners here, thereby avoiding the hassles of Bangsal.

At the northern end of the bay is Teluk Kodek, where Vila Ombak, The Beach House, ko ko mo and Scallywags have bases for transferring their guests by speedboat to the Gilis.

Gili Getaway is a comfortable fast boat departing from Benoa Harbour, Bali (only 20 mins from Kuta) daily at 8am. The crossing takes around 2 hours to Gili Trawangan and Teluk Kodek on Lombok.

Ph Bali: (0361) 751570 / 726 523; or Bali: 0819 1673 3051; Gili T: 0878 6432 2515. www.island-getaway.com Gili Bookings.com is an online booking service offering easy reservations with the leading fast boat operators between Bali and Lombok. Availability checks, schedules and e-ticketing, as well as accommodation options and more, are all available online from their website: www.gilibookings. com

By Plane: Fly to Lombok and either stay on the mainland before making a trip out to the Gilis or travel to Senggigi (1 hour 15 minutes) to arrange transport to the Gilis. There are many different options, as described below. Tour companies and dive operators in Senggigi also provide transfers daily.

HOTEL TRANSFERS: Many of the larger hotels on the islands now provide speedboat transfers for guests, as well as pick up services from the airport – enquire when you make your booking.

MENTIGI BAY: Also on the west coast, a few kilometres before Teluk Nara, Mentigi Bay is a base for Blue Water Cruises.

The company offers relaxing day cruises around the Gilis onboard a beautiful traditional phinisi boat, with plenty of opportunities for swimming and snorkelling.

Boats depart daily at 9am. There is a small café at the bay and a variety of fun water sport options available.

Blue Water Cruises also operate regular cruises to Komodo Island and other islands to the east, as well as dive and cruise packages. Visit their website for details: www.bluewatercruises.com.

Be aware that public boats leave when there are enough passengers to warrant the trip, so you may have to wait for a while. Best times are between 8am and 4pm. If you don’t want to wait, it doesn’t cost very much to charter a boat, especially if you have a few people in your group.

Don’t let anyone carry your bags or, if they offer to carry baggage, negotiate a price first.

Ignore people who tell you that there are no return public transfers… there are; or that there is no water, mosquito repellent, etc., on the islands. All the essentials are readily available at shops on all three islands. Bangsal is a pretty area; it’s a shame some of the touts try to ruin it for everyone.

If you get stuck at the harbour in the evening, there are some basic home-stays on the road from the beach.

Arnel is a nice option with pretty rooms at reasonable prices. The attached Salero Minang restaurant serves delicious Minang meals and the friendly owners can help with everything from vehicle hire to travel information and laundry services.

FROM SENGGIGI: You can charter local outrigger boats from the beachfront in Senggigi (in front of the Art Markets). The trip out to the islands takes around one and a half hours.

The journey up the coast in the morning is very scenic, but you may get wet on the way back. Make sure you negotiate a price with the boatman first!

FROM BANGSAL HARBOUR: Catch a taxi or bemo to Bangsal Harbour, the small harbour on the north-west coast, about 30 minutes from Senggigi.

A good alternative is to check out the many dive centres on the main street in Senggigi who offer reasonable rates for transfers, usually including pick up from your hotel.

Public ferries (really just large outrigger boats) depart regularly to all three islands and charters are available, with prices depending on the number of passengers and your bargaining skills.

Arranging snorkelling and dive trips inclusive of island transfers is a good way to save time, money and hassles.

Unfortunately, the area is plagued by touts and scams, so ignore them and head directly to the ticket office on the beachfront. Public ferry and charter boat prices are posted clearly on the wall of the ticket office.

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GILI TRAWANGAN

The most well-known and popular of the three Gilis, Gili Trawangan is the largest island and the furthest from the mainland, but easily reached in less than an hour by local boat and only 10 minutes by speedboat from Lombok.

and Bali, together with singles, couples and families from all over the world.

The island itself is around 3km long and 2km wide, so walking is easy and you can cycle around the island in around 1 1/2 hours (but will need to get off and push Previously tagged “the party island” by the your bike through sandy sections on the Lonely Planet, Gili T (as it is affectionately west side). known) has moved on and up.

This is the only Gili to rise significantly above sea level and the hill in the south Gone are the days when backpackers is a great lookout from which to enjoy flocked to the island for Rp 20,000 a the spectacular sunsets across the ocean night huts on the beach and Rp 5,000 to Bali; or in the mornings, the brilliant Bintang beers. Today, Gili T has a sleek sunrise over Gunung Rinjani on mainland sophisticated side that becomes more Lombok. evident every year.

That’s not to say that the original charms that attracted tourists in the beginning are gone. The perfect white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters and laid-back island style are still there in buckets.

On the far south end of the hill are the remnants of old WWII Japanese gun emplacements and crumbling bunkers, but the hand-dug tunnels have been blocked up.

But the island has cast off its grungy origins and now combines the best of a tropical island paradise with a touch of chic and all the mod cons of a top holiday destination.

The main development on the island is on the east coast, particularly southeast in the area called “Sentral”, where the boats dock. The tracks inland are through coconut groves and pockets of development.

Gili T still hosts backpackers and budget travellers, but these days they are joined by expatriates and trendsetters from Java

Development runs all along the east coast with swish places rubbing shoulders with

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the older bars and accommodations. The north coast is quieter and offers peaceful alternatives to the central area.

Such is the appeal of the island, the south and west coasts are now dotted with small hotels, home-stays, private villas and a couple of larger resorts. This part of the island is the quietest and, although the beaches aren’t as nice as those on the east, the sunsets looking across to Bali are magical.

Accommodation on Gili T ranges from basic home stays to luxury hotels and villas. The old style bungalows with woven bamboo walls and thatched roofs are slowly disappearing, to be replaced by simple cottages with western style bathrooms to suit the budget crowd.

At the other end of the scale, boutique hotels and luxurious villas boast all the comforts of 5 star resorts, including designer furnishings, private swimming pools or Jacuzzis, WiFi internet, iPod docks, satellite TV and DVD. Restaurants rival Bali in quality, if not numbers. There are lounges and sophisticated bars, Internet cafés, movie “theatres” and beachside cafés galore.

Most restaurants and bars are located along the east coast, although the north coast has some lovely low-key options.

Dining choices range from the typical Indonesian nasi goreng to sushi; barbecued seafood on the beach to international fine dining; and everything between.

There is a lively bar scene at night and the island has a rotating party roster, where some of the top places have licences to host a party on one night of the week (hence the “party island” reputation).

These, and the full moon parties that take place on the beach during high season, are a big draw-card for the crowds of younger people who come to the island.

Photo by Blue Marlin Dive

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The Beach House on Gili Trawangan is an innovative and contemporary resort set amidst tropical gardens, facing the sparkling turquoise waters of the Lombok Straits.

Accommodation choices include a range of private villas, each with their own freshwater pools. Pool suites sharing a freshwater plunge pool, and 12 bungalows set in tropical gardens.

The Beach House provides a range of facilities, including a beachfront freshwater resort pool and bar, and a beachside bar and restaurant serving international cuisine.

Phone: +62 370 6142 352 Fax: +62 370 6148 365 Email: reservation@beachhousegilit.com

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Continued from Page 89 For those who prefer quieter entertainment, there are sophisticated dining opportunities, particularly at places such as ko ko mo, Scallywags Resort, and on the beachfront at Hotel Vila Ombak.

Cocos has an upbeat café scene during the day and Horizontal is the coolest place to chill out, day or night. The social options are virtually unlimited.

The best snorkelling on the island starts on the northern end of the east coast, where you can wade to the reef just offshore. The water is calm and there is a drift from north to south, making it easy to lie on the surface and float down the coral outcrops. Although much of the coral is damaged, there is still an abundant variety of tropical fish species to enjoy and patches of colourful coral.

These days, Gili T is a serious tourist destination with a good infrastructure and range of tourist facilities. Many of the larger restaurants, hotels and dive shops accept credit cards; there are ATM’s in front of Vila Ombak on the east coast and further north, near Horizontal, as well as on the west side at Ombak Sunset.

Internet cafés with Wifi are readily available, as are money-changers, tour operators and a large number of fast boat services. There is a tennis club and fitness centre at Kelapa Villas and a medical centre at Vila Ombak with emergency facilities and a doctor on call.

Horses can be hired from The Stud on the southeast coast; sea kayaking is available at Karma Kayak on the north coast; yoga, meditation, massages and other health and beauty treatments are available at numerous places around the island.

There is even shopping at the Pasar Seni (Art Markets) in Sentral and at any number of shops and kiosks all around the island, selling everything from pearls to sarongs to hammocks. Innuendo has some upmarket resort wear and Silver Dragon sells beautiful silver jewellery.

But it is the beaches and the diving that remain the main draw card for Gili T. People flock here to sunbathe on white sand beaches and swim in clean blue waters, to dive the fabulous reefs and to bask in the hedonistic pleasures of a tropical paradise.

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Further off shore, the island is famed for its vast gardens of coral and is one of the best dive spots in Lombok, which is why thousands of divers visit Gili T every year.

It is also one of the safest and easiest places to learn to scuba dive, with warm water temperatures, calm seas and excellent visibility almost all year round. There is a very good selection of professional western-operated dive shops and a range of dive locations suitable for beginners through to thrill seekers.

It’s been a slow evolution over the past 20 years for Gili Trawangan, but the island’s time has come. While the backpackers will no doubt lament, there’s a whole new scene unfolding on Gili T. A world-class tourism destination is emerging – without the traffic and pollution – set down on an idyllic tropical island.

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under the star-filled skies. There is no rowdy bar scene and no noisy full moon parties here.

Like all the Gilis, the best swimming beaches and most tourist facilities (including boat docking and departure) are along the east coast.

Although there are small places dotted all around the island, many of the hotels and restaurants are located along the southeastern coast, with beautiful views over Gili Air and Mt Rinjani to the east.

It is possible to walk around the whole island on a small beachside track in around 90 minutes. Those seeking total tranquillity head to the north and west coasts, where more development has been quietly taking place over the past year.

Mahamaya on the northwest coast has the most luxurious accommodation on the island, with two exclusive beachfront villas and more planned for later in the year. The restaurant is earning accolades for top quality cuisine served in the shady dining area or at pretty tables on the beachfront. Stylish rooms and personalised service make Mahamaya popular with honeymooners and those seeking luxe island escapes.

Gili Meno is the middle and the smallest of the three Gili Islands, with the lowest population and the least number of visitors.

The island has not developed as quickly as Gili T or Gili Air and suffered unpopularity when, in the mid-90’s, The Lonely Planet wrote that the salt lake on the island created mosquito problems.

This was untrue – mosquitoes are no more prevalent on Gili Meno than anywhere else – but the damage was done.

Many would say that the bad publicity was a blessing in disguise. Today, Meno

is probably the prettiest of the three Gilis, with the laid-back and uncomplicated charm of a true castaway tropical island.

The water surrounding the island is clear turquoise and the beaches are covered in brilliant white sand, fringed with groves of coconut palms.

Although investors are steadily buying up land, especially on the west coast facing Gili T, there is no major development on the island as yet. There are a few upmarket villas, but no large resorts.

Fortunately, much of the investment taking place here is low-key and – perhaps recognising the pristine nature of the island – development tends to be along environmentally and ecologically sound concepts.

For now, small hotels and basic beachside bungalows provide accommodation for those seeking a peaceful place in the sun with un-crowded beaches, clean waters and peaceful nights

Good mid-range options include Tropical Hideaways and Adeng-Adeng. Tropical Hideaways, located a short stroll from the best beaches on the east coast, has comfortable and modern air conditioned rooms and a good restaurant and bar, serving delicious and well-priced meals.

Set in shady gardens, Tropical Hideaways has one of the few swimming pools on the island.

Adeng-Adeng is a new resort being developed along ecological lines on the north coast. Rooms and dining pavilions are set on unique islands surrounded by small canals in a pretty garden shaded by conifers.

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Tropical Hideaways Resort Bar & Restaurant Gili Meno Island

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95 There is also good snorkelling off the west coast near the now-defunct Bounty Resort.

Swim out to where the old pontoon has sunk and become a home for many fish.

Inland from the beaches, the island is quite dry with small homes scattered through the coconut groves. In the middle, toward the west coast, is a salt lake from which the local people still harvest salt on a small scale. It can be quite full in rainy season but dries up in the summer.

Also inland, on the main track from the east coast, Gili Meno Bird Park has some tropical birds and a few interesting animals. There is accommodation here and a great display of Beatles memorabilia collected by the owner.

Continued from Page 93 Accommodation includes air conditioning and lovely open-air bathrooms, while the garden café and beachfront bar are already attracting popularity for excellent quality cocktails and delicious freshly-prepared meals.

There is good snorkelling in front of Adeng-Adeng and along the northwest

coast, where it is often possible to see Green, Leatherback and Hawksbill turtles.

Casual beachfront cafés and bars serve Indonesian and popular western meals, with fresh fish and wood-fired pizzas being Gili Meno specialties.

To swim with the turtles – these huge creatures that are so awkward and ungainly on land but move through their natural element with a breath-taking dignity and grace – is perhaps the most special underwater experience of all and a major reason for visiting Gili Meno.

Some provide low-key entertainment in the evenings, more so in the high season, but visitors to Gili Meno largely come for romantic escapes and a chance to rejuvenate in the natural beauty of the island’s deserted beaches, which some argue are the best of all three Gilis.

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Gili Air

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GILI AIR

“Play Gili” off the south coast that attracts crowds when it is pumping. It breaks over sharp coral, so check with local surfers about conditions and board hire.

Diving opportunities abound and there is a good selection of reliable dive operators on the island, including Blue Marlin, Dream Divers, Oceans 5, Karang Divers and Manta Dive.

The calm waters and good visibility make Gili Air an ideal place to learn to dive or to upgrade diving skills. There are a number of popular dive sites that attract divers from the other Gilis, including Air Wall off the west coast, Hans Reef and Frogfish Point off the north coast.

Gili Air is the island closest to the mainland and can be reached in around 20 minutes by local boat or five minutes by speedboat. Gili Air has the largest local population of the three islands, combining the charm of a tropical island with access to the people and culture that make Lombok unique.

At present, Gili Air is a laid back little island with a beachfront lined by simple cafés and bars made from bamboo and thatch. Its main appeal is in its unspoilt nature, with few of the swanky restaurants and villas that have sprouted up on Gili T… and that’s why so many people love it.

However, with some believing that Gili T is becoming over-developed, Gili Air is taking off as an alternative destination. Over the past couple of years, investors have been snapping up land on Gili Air and a number of up-market accommodations and restaurants have sprung up, with more to open in the next year.

Most development is on the east coast and towards the south. Scallywags, who have another popular resort on Gili Trawangan, own Scallywags Organic Beach Club on the southern end of the east coast with excellent swimming in front and a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant has taken island dining to a new level with its excellent menu and guest facilities.

The Australian owners of the successful Senggigi business, The Beach Club, will also open The Beach Club Gili Air in mid2012. Plans include charming bungalows, similar to their Senggigi accommodations, with large bedrooms, private terraces and semi-open air bathrooms, as well as a restaurant serving above-average island fare.

Existing accommodation on the island is

generally simple and until now, has mainly been the domain of the backpacker crowd; although the Gili Air Hotel on the north of the island has a variety of rooms and a swimming pool, and Manta Dive has nice bungalows with a swimming pool.

Many of the older places offer thatchroofed bungalows with basic amenities, close to white sand beaches and at relatively low prices.

There is a good variety of small restaurants and beachside cafés on the island, with many offering traditional Indonesian dishes and basic western fare. The beach barbecues with freshly caught fish are particularly good.

The bar scene can get pretty lively in the evenings and, during high season, the island kicks into high gear with Full Moon parties on the beach.

Activities include walking and cycling around the island, sun bathing, and swimming, snorkelling and diving in the crystal clear waters. Yoga and meditation, together with relaxing massages and body treatments, are available at H2O Yoga and Meditation.

For exploring, there is a path running parallel to the beach and it takes around 90 minutes to circle the whole island.

The interior is crisscrossed with a maze of tracks that can get confusing, but all lead back to the beach.

There is a good surf break with a barrelling right hander known as

The water surrounding the island is of a colour hard to describe – a clear, translucent turquoise, made even more pure by the sparkling white sand beneath.

Gili Air still boasts living reefs off much of its coast and there is wonderful snorkelling directly from the shore, particularly from the east and northeast beaches.

The coral starts within metres of the beach, making it easily accessible to anyone – even novices who have never snorkelled before.

Because the island is protected by reefs, there are few waves and the ocean is amazingly gentle, allowing snorkellers to drift in a dreamy daze above this panorama of aquatic shapes and colours.

As is the case on all the Gilis, there are no cars or motorbikes allowed on the island, thus there is no pollution to spoil the clean air and the peaceful atmosphere.

The views from all points of the island are stunning but the east coast, facing Lombok, is probably the most fantastic – looking back at the big island with its white beaches and green mountains dominated by the volcano, Mt Rinjani.

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Gili Trawangan

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