A journey to Gili Genting: An undiscovered splendour of Madura
The name is not familiar even among local Indonesians, but this island, surrounded by white sand beaches, is a hidden beauty. Gili Genting is an isolated island outside Madura that the only way to get there is by a boat, which departs every hour or two. During the day, this low-populated island is quiet because the heat keeps people inside their houses, but that will make you the only wanderer in the beach. Also, the dusk is stunning. As you hear the sound from the mosque, calling people to pray, you could see the sun setting at the horizon, leaving a trace of its golden ray on the sea. A plane flight to Surabaya is the first thing you need to do to get closer to this island. Then, for about 4-5 hours, drive your car to Sumenep, Madura to get on a boat that will take you for 45 minutes trip to the Gili Genting. Because there is only one boat every hour, people bring everything, including their motorbikes or livestock, into the boat. I even have shared a boat with ducks an...