End of Ramadan 2011

It must be the end of Ramadan tonight. Not long after a stunning sunset silhouetting Bali's volcano and the emergence the barest sliver of new moon, the fireworks that have been going off in isolated practice sessions previous nights let fly in furious congregation from all corners of the island behind us, even the village in the island center, as well as in silent bursts from the shores of Lombok across the strait.

There are four rally boats in the anchorage now. All of us hiked together around the island last night for a sunset beer on the west side and dinner at the Zip Bar on the east side. Many restaurants are closed and staff are cut back as workers return to family on the mainland. Our delicious meal (8 people ate for about $55) was served by two little girls, all of 6 and ten years! Hard to imagine our grandson successfully carry multiple plates to successful delivery.

Gwen Hamlin
Cafe Getaway
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