End of Ramadhan Celebrations

What an amazing night! After another somewhat sluggish day of trying to help in preparations - in this case help the women cook - I had become a bit fed up with life in the kampung. All we seemed to be doing was eat and sleep and sleep some more and for a fairly independent person like myself I was getting a bit claustrophobic.

However, as the day went on you could feel the change in the room and see the excitement on everyones faces as they prepared for buka puasa for the final time this year and for Lebaran day tomorrow. So much cooking and cleaning was done.

Tonight after a delicious home cooked meal we went out to watch the town parade/ ride scooters through the parade. The atmosphere was positively festive and taking photos off the back of the bike provided a refreshing glimpse of the faith these people have. Despite it being an evening to celebrate the end of Ramadhan there was a lot of attention focused on me - unfortunately. The bule on the back of the bike (without a helmet on :() was a winner and the people of the town who didn't know there was bules in the town certainly do now!

Catchphrases of the night included:
"E Bule"
"Mr. Mr. Ke mana?"

Bebek and Sophie

"What your name?"
And my personal favourite the guy who had a conversation with himself before we could respond
"Halo how are you?I'm great and you? I'm good!" Huh??? I'm sure there was a question in there somewhere.

After cruising the streets for a couple of hours we went to this cool cafe that overlooks the entire town and chilled with Ina's two sisters, cousin and friend bebek (duck). We just sat there for an hour drinking juice and playing cards while watching the constant display of fireworks.

Tomorrow we're going to the mosque with ina's family in traditional outfits for Lebaran Day prayers. It should be interesting.

Selamat menyambut hari raya idul fitri 1431
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