Posted: 2004-09-04 17:56:00
One of not too commercials island of all gilis islands is Gili meno, ive been all gilis but I recommend you to go Gili meno. Meno island its quite different then other gilis, we call it 'honeymoon' island since its the right place to stay relax though the facilities is minimum. all gilis offers snorkeling etc by boat but actually they take you to Gili Meno to do all the activity, so why don’t you go stright to the place, instead of going around first, though the facilies its not as good from others gilis but you can have all gilis sight view only at Gili Meno, start from Meno wall (spot for snorkeling use by all gilis islands),bird park, cidomo ride (horse cart ride), to small lake…
When I stayed at at gili meno I choose small cottage there,which quite far from commercials area of gili meno, I need privacy, you know, the rate is Rp 100.000, arround US$10,at 'Biru Meno' (thats what we call for the place). if you looking for private spot without annoy by girls or boy who sell soouvenirs etc, try the place. [b][There you will serve as a old friend, not a guest.
One time , the owner (Gde wirawan -the owner- was a staff for years on cruise company and stays at europe for several years too) wake the guest up in the middle of the night and ask to go out to the beach with him,We finds out that he just want to show us the new baby born turtle which seems lost its way to the beach and stop by near the fence of the cottage. other time he bangs the table with the bottle of beers because some salesman dear enter the dinning table just to sell some saroong for us, he warns to the salesman that he may sell everything (only) out of 'Biru Meno' property. he states his principle where 'Biru Meno' (his place) its not a market where sales meet buyer, but its his own homestay with his guest. since, he is a good friend to talk, he have this habbit at the evening to have some chat with all his guest, just to know each other with guitar and play some song,he really know how to build home stay feeling for us,but you may not joint the 'evening meeting' if you feel dont want to. He also have recommendation for best massage serve by an old man he use to have, because sometimes when you take massage service from women offers you at the beach, for the 1st 10 minutes(after it finish its ok ) but half an hour latter you will feel more pain. Sometimes he even help lost expatriate with small budget to stay for free or he help us to find/bargain cheapest price (local price-usualy the put higher price for touris)
When you arrive at Gili Meno and feels so disturbing of people offers you place to stay and other service, just say : "no thanks, i want to see my friend 'Gde from Biru meno", and they will let you free." , Thats what i always do when i get there, or ask them to Biru Meno and they will show you the way. Remember, its 10 minutes walk from commercials area of gili meno, since the place stands at the best spot of beach view and everything of Meno island, so... be kindly to walk a little bit. more info of transport and anything, call me at +62 81584242432,or mail to margaretha_nancy@yahoo.com, nancy-margaretha.ext_dge@siemens.com, information is free,
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