Day 56 - Ketapang Borneo - The Borneo Sunset

 

I woke up to various swellings from the bites, some go red, some swell and some just disappear! It's so odd and I can't seem to work out why. The ones on my arm are like golf balls.

There were a few errands to run on the way to work including withdrawing some more cash! It's so weird withdrawing half a million even though it's only about £26. There is nothing to spend it on here but it's my turn to buy the beers and I wanted to have some spare for some more trousers.

We arrived at work only to discover we had no more planks varnished for the boarding so Aleta and I did some of that then made our way up to the bridge to do the finishing touches. We got into a factory routine with Rebeccas help pre nailing batons of wood before nailing them to the bridge. It is really all trial and error here.

Lunch was exactly the same as yesterday I think the chef at the restaurant where we get our food from has lost all imagination! I managed to finish my book though so now I think I will be required to socialise on the morning bus, in the evenings etc..... Hahaha

Aleta and I joined forces with Noel this afternoon to put some supporting planks over our boarding which we bolted in! I am still not convinced this is going to be orang proof but the proof will be in the pudding, luckily we won't be here to witness the destruction.

Eventually our day came to an end and Lisa decided it was high time we did an early evening visit to the beach for sunset. What a truly magical end to the day. We drove through several coastal villages about 10 minutes from the centre. When we arrived there were huts jutting out to sea. The kind of thing you see in the Maldives but a little less pristine. Kristi and I ventured up onto it and headed out to the furthest hut. Absolutely breath taking, I have seen a fair few sunsets buts every single one is unique and always makes me soooo thoughtful and appreciative. 

As soon as it started to disappear beneath the horizon Kristi and I leapt onto the bike to make out way home. As we travelled the sky changed to a beautiful red and purple. Glints of the sun reflected off the houses as we passed. Suddenly we came to a clearing and I peered right and saw the palm trees silhouetted against the sky. One of those images that stays with you forever. 

Back home I sit writing today's blog awaiting a massage by a local lady who should be here shortly. I cannot wait, perfect end to a perfect day in paradise.