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The island of Lombok is situated in the vast Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Bali and Sumbawa.
龙目岛坐落于广阔的印尼群岛，位于巴厘岛和松巴哇岛之间。
With quick air and sea connections from Bali, and a new international airport, Lombok is easy to get to.
来自巴厘岛的通海接头以及一座新建的国际机场使要去龙目岛变得很容易。
Lombok has a population of just over three million,
龙目岛人口仅三百多万，
and blends the local Sasak culture with Hindu and Islamic traditions.
当地莎莎克族文化和印度以及伊斯兰传统相混合。
Long overshadowed by it's brasher, big sister Bali,
大姐大巴厘岛的光辉使龙目岛黯然失色，
Lombok offers a quieter, less developed vacation alternative.
龙目岛是一座更加安静且欠发达的度假之选。
The pace is slower here, and the island is much less developed-
龙目岛的生活节奏很慢，也没有那么发达，
in fact many visitors say, Lombok is like stepping back in time.
事实上很多游客都说，龙目岛就像是时光倒流一般。
The islands capital is Mataram, home to Lombok's largest Hindu Temple, Pura Meru.
龙目岛的首府是马塔兰，龙目岛最大的印度寺庙——梅鲁寺院就在此。
Nearby, spend a quiet hour amid the rows of Mangosteen trees and bathe in the scent of jasmine at the Mayura Water Palace.
在附近的山竹果林中呆上一小时，沐浴在玛悠拉水之宫殿的茉莉花香中。
This royal court and floating pavilion was built in the mid 1700s by Lombok's former rulers, The Balinese.
这座宫殿和漂浮的亭阁由龙目岛的前任统治者们，巴厘人建于1700年代。
Head north from Mataram along the scenic west coast road to Senggigi Beach.
从马塔兰沿着风景秀丽的西海岸公路来到圣吉吉海滩。
This laid-back resort town makes an ideal base to explore the rest of Lombok.
悠闲的度假小镇造就了探索龙母到其他景点的理想之地。
Pay your respects at the Hindu pagodas of Batu Bolong Temple,
向巴都隆博神庙的印度古塔示以尊敬，
then enjoy a dip with local families at the beach below.
然后在下边的海滩上和当地家庭畅游一番。
At sunset, everything stops at Senggigi, as the sun drops into the sea.
日落时分，圣吉吉海滩里的一切都随着太阳沉入海底而静止。
When it's time to move on, follow the inland road north to Pusuk Park Pass, a mountainous reserve teeming with monkeys.
是时候出发了，沿着小岛公路朝北向Pusuk Park Pass走去，一座满是猴子的小山。
A few miles on, is the town of Tanjung.
继续走上几英里就是Tanjung村。
Wander the local market, a real window into the lives of Lombok's mostly rural people.
逛逛当地集市，集市是一扇了解龙目岛农民主要生活的窗户。
The Tanjung area is the gateway to one of Lombok's biggest attractions, The Gili Islands.
Tanjung地区是通往龙目岛最大的景点，吉利群岛的大门。
These three, tiny islands lie just off Lombok's North West coast, and are also accessible by fast boat from Bali.
这三座小岛位于龙目岛西北海岸出口，也可从巴厘岛乘坐快艇到达。
Once you jump ashore, prepare to step back even further in time.
一旦你上岸，准备好让时光回到更久远的时候。
Life here is refreshingly simple, and the only way to get around is on foot, bicycle, or pony cart.
这里的生活非常简单，四处走动的唯一方法即使徒步、自行车或是小马车。
For the most back-to-basics experience head to Gili Air and Gili Meno.
想要更多回复本原的体验就朝着Gili Air岛和Gili Meno岛走去。
These are the smallest of the islands and offer miles of sand, simplicity, and seclusion.
这是该岛上最小的两座岛屿，有着绵延数里的沙滩、朴素与隐秘。
Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three and is just a thirty minute boat ride from Lombok.
Gili Trawangan岛是三座中最大的一个，乘船仅三十分钟就能到达龙目岛。
This island offers the widest range of accommodation, restaurants and activities.
岛上有着许多住宿、餐厅和活动。
Pull on a dive mask, do some shopping or just get to know the locals.
戴上潜水面具、去购物或是结识本地朋友。
Whichever Gili Island you choose, a few days here is guaranteed to reboot your body clock to island time,
不论你选择吉利群岛中的哪一座，都需要花上几天重启你的生物钟，
and put you back in touch with the rhythms of nature.
岛上的时间能将你推回到自然旋律之中。
Welcome to Lombok, Bali's little sister.
欢迎来到龙目岛，这座巴厘岛的小姐妹。
A place to remind us that sometimes it's not always best to be first, or to grow up too fast, too soon.
一个能够让我们回想起，有时第一或是发展过于迅速的并不一定是最好的。
