Exploring Gili Gede

First some context: Gili Gede is one of a cluster of tiny islands off the southwestern side of Lombok. Gili Gede is about 1 km x 4 km and home to 1000 people. Though it’s only a few miles off the coast it’s a world away. Electricity didn’t come until 2017. It and its neighbors sit on amazing and healthy coral reefs. And it has a huge litter problem. Though some is theirs, much comes from larger cities. It’s a heartbreaking paradise. Anyway, we explored, did a bit of snorkeling from the shore, walked along the coast (amongst the plastic trash) and then helped out with their trash pick up efforts.Leia mais