Cilacap

Rob's mum is from the coastal village of Cilacap. It was here that his mum and dad met and where Rob spent the first couple of years of his life. Most of the family still lives here and because we came during Lebaran (a huge Muslim holiday at the end of Ramadan) everyone who didn't live there was there visiting the family.

This picture was taken at Uncle Gyu's house. From left to right is Rob, Henry, Are, Ani, Olek, Levi, Tante Mewah, Uncle Gyu, Fifi and me.

Little Levi was sick but still so cute. I really wish I could speak Indonesian so we could play! Rob's spunky haircut was care of Are. Previously, Rob had a tragic Indian cut but Are saved what he could.

This was taken at the beach in Cilacap. The water looked good but no one swims here. I think it is partly because bikinis are a definite no no here, partly because there are rips and partly because swimming lessons are hard to come by. The sand is black and as the waves wet the sand it is like a beautiful mirror reflecting the sky. Little Matthew (another super cute one that I wished I could chat to) was scared at first but soon loved playing in the waves with his grandad (Uncle Jin) and his mum Sanda.

The mode of transport of choice in Indo are motorbikes. They are cheap to buy and run, you can sneak around all of the traffic and its surprising how much you can pack onto them (family of five is no problem)!

Are and his mates love these old style bikes. They are pretty cool! I feel cool just hanging out with these guys!

Rob had a little putt around in the backstreets.

I love these little street petrol stops.

This is Are and his mum Aunty Neneng at their shop. It is a busy second hand clothing store that is popular because it is cheap and good quality. I loved the mangoes that are growing outside.