I could skip over the next day, pretending I didn't feel a bit lonely after Linus left the island (for Komodo), except it wouldn't be true to my experience. I did feel like something was missing after he left.
I took the opportunity to upgrade to a stand-alone bungalow at about $15/night. It had a truly outdoor bathroom - you could get a sunburn on the toilet in the morning if you weren't quick about it. I do enjoy taking a shower in the open air though, maybe because the water doesn't feel quite so cold.
The day seemed to pass by. I played a bit of ping pong at the invitation of Joe, the owner/manager of Beachwind Bungalows. The entire staff at the place were so friendly, they made my stay on the island all the better.
In the evening, I rented a movie at one of the huts with TV/DVD players by the water. I watched Alfie, and since it began to pour rain, Superbad. The party spot on this night was at The Blue Marlin, which was right behind me. I could hear the pounding house and trance music while I watched my movies. After the rain let up, I checked out the scene and it was dead.
It's nights like these which remind me to appreciate all the more the ones I previously wrote about. I've been writing a lot about what I've seen and done as it's frankly easier than writing about how I feel. Traveling alone continuously reminds me to recognize the good moments - when you connect with a person, see an amazing new environment, or overcome a fear. The sooner you sense the good moment, the sooner you can fully immerse yourself in the experience or feeling. And like the line from The Beach, those moments can last forever.
Alan says
What about the english girls? Did they leave too?
Dave says
They were on a snorkel trip around the islands during the day (didn't get good reviews so I skipped it during my stay), and then we ended up doing our own thing in the evening. I would've seen them at The Blue Marlin had it been a happening party.
Alan says
What about the english girls? Did they leave too?
Dave says
They were on a snorkel trip around the islands during the day (didn't get good reviews so I skipped it during my stay), and then we ended up doing our own thing in the evening. I would've seen them at The Blue Marlin had it been a happening party.
darcy says
Awww man, it always sucks to say goodbye to friends - especially when you've hardly had the time to get to know them. And it looks like your readers are back up at 237! Whoo! How are you going to celebrate the 300 mark?
darcy says
Awww man, it always sucks to say goodbye to friends - especially when you've hardly had the time to get to know them. And it looks like your readers are back up at 237! Whoo! How are you going to celebrate the 300 mark?
Overland Travel says
Meh... it's an *rse when you feel the need for company but just can't find it. Times like that you need to appreciate some "me time", and be alone but not lonely. As you say: use it to gather your thoughts, reflect on experiences, plan the future, dream big! I find it pretty easy to turn a little mope on its head into a grand plan of action, be it about future travel, business ideas or character-building ("resolutions") stuff. Use such time well, as most of the time on the road there are so many other buggers around you it can be difficult to get any "me time" at all!
Dave says
I actually did use my time in Indonesia for some self-improvement related stuff, however it was hard to focus on that at times.
Overland Travel says
Meh... it's an *rse when you feel the need for company but just can't find it. Times like that you need to appreciate some "me time", and be alone but not lonely. As you say: use it to gather your thoughts, reflect on experiences, plan the future, dream big! I find it pretty easy to turn a little mope on its head into a grand plan of action, be it about future travel, business ideas or character-building ("resolutions") stuff. Use such time well, as most of the time on the road there are so many other buggers around you it can be difficult to get any "me time" at all!
Dave says
I actually did use my time in Indonesia for some self-improvement related stuff, however it was hard to focus on that at times.
Kango Suz says
Was the island quiet? (other than the trance music that is) It seems like a quiet place from the pictures and descriptions you've got here...
Dave says
Yep, quiet except for some music from restaurants/bars in the evenings.
Kango Suz says
Was the island quiet? (other than the trance music that is) It seems like a quiet place from the pictures and descriptions you've got here...
Dave says
Yep, quiet except for some music from restaurants/bars in the evenings.
jazz beard says
yeah was funny i expected it to be a big party but i found it hard to meet people and some of the people i met were alittle strange!hahaah! the locals were entertaining tho and i learnt a few workds!salamat ma bu!enjoy being a happy drunk!hahaha! these blogs are cool! i wish i had done one of these but i dont think they were around when i strated travelling 8 years ago! i have 8 travel diaries tho!they are pretty cool!you never boreof travelling hahah!
jazz beard says
yeah was funny i expected it to be a big party but i found it hard to meet people and some of the people i met were alittle strange!hahaah! the locals were entertaining tho and i learnt a few workds!salamat ma bu!enjoy being a happy drunk!hahaha! these blogs are cool! i wish i had done one of these but i dont think they were around when i strated travelling 8 years ago! i have 8 travel diaries tho!they are pretty cool!you never boreof travelling hahah!