I would also assume that one also has to watch out for currents if he goes out too far. So the pool comes in very handy, particularly with children. Giovanni's wife at that time was in the US visiting family. The kids kept us busy during the days, but in the evening we did have time to play a 'Jass' with Giovanni. Besides tourism, Pelabuhan Ratu's main industry is probably fishery, and it has an interesting port.
Every morning there is the fish market where the fishermen sell their catch of the previous night.
The trip by car from Jakarta to Pelabuhan Ratu is a special treat. Most of the time is spent in mountainous terrain with beautiful scenery. If Anja would not have gotten sick along the way, we might have enjoyed it even more. Cisolok and Pelabuhan Ratu do not offer the same beautiful resorts like Bali, and the range of facilities offered is probably quite simple compared to Bali.