Day 11: From Nusa Lembongan to Lombok

Today was a travel day, but it couldn't really have gone much more smoothly.

We were up early and out the door before we had time for a proper breakfast, so everyone grabbed a quick cup of granola before we finished packing and headed down to the beach.

It was the most beautiful morning. The sea was completely calm, the water was like glass, and it felt like the perfect way to say goodbye to Nusa Lembongan.

Our fast ferry back to Sanur was easy, and the kids were all fantastic. From there, we were met by a driver who took us to the airport for our flight to Lombok.

Well... almost drama-free.

Just before take-off, Jai decided it was the perfect time for his first tantrum, and in public no less. Sam and I exchanged one of those "Do you remember how to deal with these?" looks, having gone so many years without experiencing one! Thankfully, we realised he was simply overtired. As soon as the plane took off, he was fast asleep and slept for the rest of the flight, proving that sometimes all a little person really needs is a nap.

When we landed in Lombok, another driver was waiting to take us to our villa, which is absolutely beautiful.

The biggest adjustment is that, for the first time this holiday, we can't actually see the ocean. After spending so many days right beside the water, it feels surprisingly strange to be about a 10-minute drive from the beach.

This evening we went for a wander around our new neighbourhood and found a lovely little restaurant for dinner before heading back to the villa. The boys, of course, squeezed in their daily swim, because at this point it wouldn't really be a family holiday without one.

The kids were tucked into bed early after a big day of travelling. Sam was very excited to discover Netflix on the TV, so he's settled in with a movie while I'm writing today's journal. I'll finish this, read my book, and then happily call it a night too.

For a day involving a ferry, two drivers, an airport, a flight, and four children, we really couldn't have asked for it to go much better.

Trip Statistics

- Ferries caught: 1
- Flights survived: 1
- Public tantrums: 1 (mercifully short-lived)
- Overtired children who immediately fell asleep: 1
- Daily swims completed: Of course!
- Parents looking at each other wondering, "Now what?": 2
- Family memories made: CountlessRead more