There are very few cars on the island and most people get around by motorbike. Last time I rented a golf cart to explore with the kids. This trip we found an even better solution - the Super Go! Complete with rockin stereo system set to a local Top 40 reggae remix station.
This thing was awesome! Easily carried all 8 of us and our things and as an added bonus, had a horn that sounded like a British ambulance.
The road getting out of the villa was a little dicey and Super Go had a standard transmission, so we were very thankful that Brian was up to the challenge of driving for us.
Our first stop was Devil's Tear, a unique rock formation where the mist blows out after big waves.
A little turtle friend popped up to say hello!
I was happy to see that ropes had been added since our last trip!
Of course, Ben was dying to drive the Super Go and learn how to handle a stick. He did great out in a sandy field!
Alex wasn't quite as keen but decided to give it a try as well. All the kids learned that day and even I took a turn at the wheel to see if I could handle a stick (I could. only killed it once)
Bali is very quiet without tourists but Lembongan was almost silent. It was heartbreaking in many places. Being so small, it has little other industry except seaweed farming and that has exploded. We saw lots of seaweed being harvested and dried.
Carrying the day's haul
We checked out the famous yellow bridge connecting Lembongan to Nusa Cennigan and walked across, just so we could say we visited all the islands.
This was the last time we were there, 3 1/2 years ago!
Our favorite lunch was at Mamma Mia's, overlooking the seaweed farms and eating fresh fish.
We only visited a few restaurants during our trip but each meal took at least an hour because they sometimes had to run to the market for ingredients! Still, with almost zero tourists, we were amazed at what places were able to serve and the fact that they could be open at all. This fresh grilled squid was delicious.
One of the best parts of the week was that our friends were staying two doors down on Secret Beach as well! The Richardsons and Griffins had rented a villa with a really incredible yard that ended at the beach. We were never able to organize all 4 families on an outing together, but we had several happy hours and dinner together enjoying their space. The adults came to our villa for the sunset one night but we all agreed that their space was perfect for all the families.
The whole gang together.
The kids had lots of games to play, a pool, and a beach to keep everyone entertained. They got along incredibly well for not all knowing each other.
We knew the adults would get along! It was our first time to meet the Griffins and we were sad to find out they're short-timers in Jakarta. They're already preparing for their next assignment this summer. Thankfully, the Richardsons (who really do live around the corner from us in Jakarta) will be staying longer.
The kids ranged from 4th-9th grades but all found some things to play in common, like crazy hairdos in the pool...
...and stacking kids as high as possible.
I had packed some Easter eggs and we found some random candy at the "W-mart", so everything was in place for a fun hunt. The hiding places were different from our usual years!
We sent the kids out to the beach while we hid all the eggs and, young and old, they were so excited to go hunt. It made me so happy that none of the kids claimed to be too old for the fun.
The hunt was on!
Alex walked right past the golden egg in the pool but thankfully found the other. He was a man on a mission.
The view from Jipsi beach house was unbelievable. It faced almost straight north (ours faced west) and gave us incredible views of Mt. Agung when the clouds cleared.
