which is just across the water in Indonesia. They kindly allowed us the chance to stay at their villa for a few days to enjoy the area and their home there.On Tuesday 28th April 2009 we took a taxi with Leone (our host), to the ferry terminal at Tanah Merah and where we boarded the Batam Fast ferry which took us across international waters to Batam.
The channel of water was full of container ships, boats, trawlers, tugs and local fishermen which made for an unusual sight but which truly demonstrated the busyness of the port. We also had views of Singapore CBD in the hazy distance as we made our way across the waters.The crossing took no more than 45 minutes and on arrival after being issued with our temporary visa we took a shuttle to
Nongsa Village. This was a short drive but a complete contrast to the sights of Singapore. Small shanty towns were dotted alongside the road and little children, their parents, chickens, dogs and cats were going about their daily lives.
The villa at Nongsa Village is beautiful. A true retreat, set amongst native bush
with views of the Singapore Straits. Yet more ships and fishing boats could be seen out on the water.Leone settled us in and took us to the nearby resort
(Turi Resort), where we enjoyed lunch overlooking the beach.
We spent the next 2 days enjoying the peace and tranquility of the island, the friendliness of the locals and the fantastic sunrises!!
We walked and read, saw monkeys, geckos and birds. We swam and relaxed under palms, we ate
and drank
and relaxed some more!!
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