Thursday, November 17, 2011

Camping on Sunut


Many thanks to everyone who helped organise Ocean Blue Resorts’ first camp out on Gili Sunut. It was a family affair with the both the CEO and Pak Yasin from Team Sunut bringing their sons to enjoy the gathering.

After pitching the tents the community invited us to watch them play football and to show off their ball skills. Keen to see what the ‘Tourists’could do, Jared Gow gave a quick demonstration his ball tricks and control.

With the late arrival of Pak Yasin and his team there was great entertainment as they pitched their tents in the dark. Fortunately there was a full moon that night to help, otherwise this seasoned team would also have missed the BBQ.

While we were well prepared with food and drink for out cook out, the community presented us with a feast fit for a king. Fresh tuna and lobsters where slow grilled on the open fire, freshly caught that day in the waters around the Island.  To add to our beach setting we enjoined camp fire songs and storytelling. As this was an unusual event for the community, we were as you’d expect, joined by dozens of villagers old and young to share the evening with us.

With an early start the next day, we also got the opportunity to watch the sun rise. It didn’t disappoint!