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LATEST: TRAVEL
“Life other than
the here and now
disappears the
moment that you
step onto the boat
to come over
from Bali.”
My last surf trip was no different, and it was with a mixture of excitement
and trepidation that I headed off to surf some all-time Left-handers. As a
Natural-footer I’m inclined to gravitate to Rights, but I decided that it was
time to throw myself into my backside, and what better place, than at one
of the best Lefts in Indonesia.
Indo has had an incredible season so far. Consistent swells have got the
froth running high and I was psyching myself up to charge some gnarly
waves on my 3 week trip. I was ready! What I wasn’t ready for was the
mind-blowing natural beauty and wildlife that permeates through this area
of Java.
There are no houses, no paved roads, and no pounding music. The only
sounds that you’ll hear are the surf, the birds, the monkeys, and the wind
whistling through the prolific bamboo. Imagine, living in the jungle, with all
the wildlife that it holds, while simultaneously having world-class waves on
your doorstep. I was reminded, that here, in nature, this planet of ours is one
hell of a beautiful place.
Life other than the here and now disappears the moment that you step
onto the boat to come over from Bali. Your first glimpse of your awaiting
oasis renders world and personal stresses insignificant. There’s no timemanagement,
no obligations, and no stress. There is only you, consistent
surf, offshore winds, a couple of ocean-side hammocks, and the live 24hr
nature channel that is your life.
Set on the coast of Alas Purwo National Park, the beauty of this protected
area has been preserved and its rich biodiversity continues to thrive.
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SMORGASBOARDER | SUMMER 2016