The farewell celebration was another outstanding affair. It was held in a restaurant overlooking the lagoon which may one day be a marina. The first thing that happened and bear in mind that East Belitung is predominantly a Muslim area, was we each got a couple of ice cold  beers. On the house! Quite an unexpected gesture. The meal was simple but good andf there was plenty of it. Yet again the Regent showed up and 'worked the room'. This is the first place where 'the head honcho' has taken such a personal interest and made a point of shaking hands. The police chief also was there and another couple of officials, each of whom was introduced by the Regent.