After my initial thoughts that Lombok felt a little less safe than Bali, I did meet some lovely people & as I spent more time there I felt more at ease. I think because it really was wilderness compared to Bali & so so underdeveloped, it had a sense of been slightly hostile. However I was safe & enjoyed my time there, I hope that Kuta, Lombok which is now a very sleepy surf village doesn't get developed like Kuta, Bali (a horrible mass of shops, shops, shops, bars & & clubs). However it looks like it doesnt have long as all over Lomobok there are land for sale signs so it maybe that if i ever go back it could be quite different!
The people are different to the Balinese, been a Muslim island it does seem to have more of a moody feel to it & i have to say that the prayers that are speaker-ed out across all towns, 3 x a day do not sound v.joyous to me but still you get used to it, its just different to the Hindu chanting! A v.diff feel!
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