Gili Air, Lombok, Indonesia

We left the north east corner of Lombok a few days ago after spending the night in the protected waters in the strait between Lombok and Gili Lawang tucked in behind the reef. We went on to Medana Bay where there is a marina of sorts. It didn't look too safe so we anchored out and went ashore to explore the facilities. There was a bar with the usual Bitang beer available and a small restaurant. on the following day we took a walk on the beach and discoved the Oberoi Resort Hotel, a  world class hotel, in the company of Dave and Marion from Kilkea II.
We had tea in beautiful surroundings with great service instead of the usual drinks and very enjoyable it was too.
That evening, the marina laid on a buffet and some local dancing for entertainment. Photos to follow.
A considerable roll began in the anchorage that night so we moved to our current spot, Gili Air, a party island a few miles from Lombok.
We found a mooring and did a quick tour of the island , mainly bars and backpacker eateries but a very pretty spot.
Yesterday, we had a long day which began with a boat ride to the mainland and then a  tour of Lombok in air conditioned comfort for a change with a driver and a guide. We visited various Bhuddist, Hindu and ecumenical temples and also  villages that made furniture, ikan and songket weaving and pottery. There were some very skilled artisans making some outstanding products using hand tools only.
We planned on snorkelling on the reefs here today but the breeze came up to over 35 kts so we stayed on the boat. Just as well we did as more than one boat here dragged on their  moorings this afternoon. Much excitement before getting everything sorted. It's still blowing tonight but hopefully it will settle by tomorrow and we can do some stuff ashore and on the reef.
Not long to Bali now.
Lots of photos to be edited and added,maybe tomorrow.