Travel with Art

Before leaving Bali a local gamelin (music) and dance troop put on a show on board. Quite entertaining and at times funny. It gave us a feeling for what a full gamelin performance would be. The onwards sailing was just a short hop over to the island of Lombok. Once again at tender as the waters become shallow as you approach the island. Lombok is building its tourism industry but reminds people of what Bali was like 30 years ago. We did take the tender for the 15 minute ride in to the dock but then only stayed around the area for a bit of shopping from the local stalls that were there. Not much in that docking area other than a few ferrys and other boats. We then back on board and reading, jogging, and relaxing. The weather was nice on arrival at Slawi Bay, Komodo but headed up to a hot muggy/humid day. In the waters around the ship three enterprising sets of boys had headed out from the village in their skiffs to yell up to onlookers “throw money, mama, pa