Day 6: Telunas

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OHMYGOODNESS.

That is pretty much the gist of this place. Husband and I keep looking at each other like, "Is this real life?"

 

We arrived in Batam via ferry just before 11. There, we met Jennie, her husband, and a member of their staff.

 

We boarded a longboat (so cool!) and journeyed from Batam south through the Straits of Macala. It was such an adventure! 

 

This is the "southwest wind" season, so the waves were "choppy," which made for fun bounces in the boat on the waves. After perhaps an hour, we arrived.

 

The plan had been to stay at Jennie's house, but upon arrival, Jennie informed us that we had been upgraded to a chalet. 😍🤗

 

Whaaaaaaaaaaaat? You mean we get our own little stilt cottage thing with a private balcony with a hammock and this view?

Yup. Enter freak out mode. Jennie sent us to our rooms to settle in and we probably walked around fist-bumping and OHMYGOODNESSing for like 20 minutes.

After a delicious lunch, Jennie asked if we wanted to go on an "expedition" (my word) to an uninhabited island nearby to evaluate its potential as a campsite. Part of her job involves bringing school groups to the island, and they are always looking for new campsites. Um...that's a big yes, Jen.

We took a longboat to the island, but because it was low tide, we couldn't get up very close. So we jumped in. It was awesome! We spent about an hour and a half hiking the island so Jennie, Paul, and Bella, one of the guides employed by the resort, could determine whether there was enough room for the fire pit, how many hammocks could be hung here, where the bathroom facilities would go, etc. Husband and I were mainly just there to watch them work and enjoy the scenery. Around 5PM, we headed back to the resort, showered, and explored the beach before dinner at 645. We ate this delicious meal:

 

And visited with Paul and Jennie until it was time to turn in. Once we did, we opened the balcony doors and windows and fell asleep to the ocean breeze and the glorious sound of the sea.