there is not a single tourist here
it's pretty wild, but as you guys can see most of it, it's all closed
shops are closed here, minimart is closed, ice cream shop is closed
it's pretty much just a ghost town, at this point
all right, good morning guys, it is an early start to the morning, it is about 7.30 here
at the Lift
if you haven't checked out the tree house tour that we did yesterday, I'll link it right above
now we are heading out to Gili islands today,
and for the next 24 hours we are going to be showing you what to expect,
what's different in the Gili islands now at 2021
so we are now heading out to Padang bai port, it's gonna be about 1 hour drive away
and from there we're taking the fast boat, it's about an hour I think, I don't remember
but anyway we do have to get a rapid test, so that's gonna be a new experience
corona yes
alright so we got our tickets, the cost of that was 1 million round trip for 2 people
which is basically like 250k and now we're now getting a rapid test
so the rapid test is another 250k, so that's an additional expense you guys had to factor in that
because going to Gili, going to Lombok, you have to get a rapid test basically
which last I believe 2 weeks, that's what I was told, so even if you're coming back
to Bali it will be valid
we just got our rapid test done, quick note: 99% of the people here that are gonna be travelling
on the Gili boat are foreigners
out of the 40, I saw about 5 are actually wearing a mask so yeah, kinda surprised
because in Bali, all over Bali, I'm always seeing mask check points and if you get caught
without having a mask going on in public
it's like a IDR 200k fee or fine
so yea kinda surprising in here especially
right where everybody is getting their rapid test done
and so now we are just gonna wait 1 hour 15 mins until we get our results back
and then hop on the boat
got our results
picked up our results, negative
travel safe
so now we are gonna head out to the boat and head on out to Gili T
alright so we just get on the boat
security is pretty tight on the boat here in Padang bai
so just wanting you guys to know
you won't be able to get on the boat without a rapid test
alright see you guys in Gili T
alright we made it
it is almost like 2 hours later actually because we had to stop off at Lombok first
so that was like a 2 hour journey
but we're finally here in Gili T
alright guys we have just checked in
we are gonna go out and explore while it is still somewhat sunny outside
and these are our bikes
finally i have my own bike
alright Kintania somewhere there behind
already losing her
so if you guys have never been to Gili
basically there is no scooters
you only have horses to get around on and bikes
bicycles not scooters
so this is actually my second time in Gili T
last year i was here, well not last year
i was here in December 2019 and it was a lot more busier
as you can imagine
so we are gonna go ahead and explore the island and basically to see what's different
to show you guys
there is not a single tourist here
it's pretty wild
uh oh
whoa
well this is what happens when you come during rainy season
faster, faster, faster, faster
we just found this really cool pink hotel
really beautiful bar back here
and staircase
this place is called the pink coco if you guys are interested in coming here
now although there are not any tourist here at the moment
or not as many at least
it looks like they are still putting in a lot of funding
it's a little windy out here
we have just stop off to get some quick drone shots for you guys
so a lot of the path is being dug up right now
looks like they are installing some new plumbing i think
from the looks of it
yeah some new plumbing is going in
so they are digging up basically the main road here
i mean no better time than now to install this i supposed right?
but as you guys can see most of this is all closed
shops are closed here
mini marts closed
ice cream shops closed
this is pretty much just a ghost town at this point
i think we have found one of the very few restaurants that are actually opened on the island
what do you say?
so we are sitting right here on the beach
a lot of the restaurants and warongs here in Gili
have a lot of this beach chairs and table setup out
for lunch and dinner
so we have literally driven all across the island
and there are so few restaurants and warongs open
even mini marts, only the local stores are really open here
apart from all the locals, there really are not many tourists at all here
even a lot of the hotels are closed down
by the way there is a huge yacht parked here in Gili
i don't know if you guys can see it right there
it's so cool, he makes it himself
yea
thank you
you're welcome
so we have ordered some nasi ayam, basically fried chicken and some rice, some sambal
cucumbers and lettuce
so lunch toook about 45 mins to make even though
it's just rice and chicken
but really good, costs about if you are interested was IDR 50 k
each for the plate of rice and chicken
little more expensive than you would get it in Bali
but it's an island
in Bali you would have gotten that for like IDR 15 k
here is about IDR 30 k
pretty much normal cost
alright it's close to sunset now, it is almost like 7 o'clock
so we are heading out to the night market now
because the last time i was here, it was really busy and
there is a lot to eat but apparently now there is only like 2 food stands there
so we are really curious to see what is different and
might as well see because it is already dinner time
and we are getting hungry
you have some problems?
there you go
ok let's go
so basically last time i was here
this whole street food area was packed with vendors and
and people eating
now it is just simply empty
i mean i will do a flashback to show you guys, it is pretty crazy
alright so we have arrived in our last place tonight
which is the night market here in Gili T
it is hot
- how much? - IDR 35 k?
- with rice already? - yes
so we decided to get skewers and
from both vendors because we felt that
so i got mine from one and she got hers from the other
it's only 2 or 3 vendors here but only 2 vendors serving food
and then another one serving drinks as well
now we just waiting on food
so Kintania got some chicken with some sambal and some rice and veggies
and that total costs IDR 35 k
which is like USD 2 basically
alright guys so we just got back to the villa
suggestion don't drive in Gili T at night because
there is literally no street lights and
for those of you that do know or happen in Gili T
you pretty much have to just use the flashlight on you phone
go ahead just relax and watch a movie
for the rest of night, the internet here is not so great
so we'll be doing a villa tour for you guys tomorrow
so make you sure you guys like, subscribe and i'll catch you guys in the next one
peace!