Life is a Journey

After one and a half hours on the road, the tiny village of Jor brought a welcome change of pace. This was the launching point for the two small fishing boats we had hired to take us to Teanjah Anjah and Gili Sunut.
Traders jostled for mooring space in the mangrove to off load their goods from the surrounding area. Rich colours attract your attention to the organised chaos that surrounds you.

 

 

 

 

 

It looks like a scene from the movie Water World with Kevin Costner. In fact these incredible bamboo structures are for catching lobster. The warm shallow waters are rich in marine life with and as we head south a school of flying fish create a frenzy of activity by our boats.

As we approach Teanjah Anjah the coast line of Lombok shows its idyllic face. Deserted beaches with only the occasional temporary hut remind us of how inaccessible this region is and how difficult life is for the villagers on Gili Sunut.