Apart from being able to converse freely in Indonesian and having security not as tight as it is back home, Bintan's Ferry terminal was pretty much the same as any other. But boarding the bus to the resort and then making my way to the beach, I could safely say I felt at home, but a different home. How much I wish I could have such clear waters here at my real home. However, going back and relating this to the Mister, he claims it was nothing, seeing that Redang. Malaysia has even clearer waters and you could get fishes swimming around you. Amazing innit? I'd love to go there some day. But regardless, it was a beautiful place, and for the scenery, for nature, for being with all things natural, I am at ease. A great place to go with your closed ones. And a great reason to unwind.