It\u2019s all about choosing your own adventure!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Lombok Experience\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
While Canggu was my favourite place for food and nightlife – Lombok was the highlight for waves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nI caught my first green wave, I didn\u2019t know what a green wave looked like, but you\u2019ll know it when you\u2019re on it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLombok was not only great for learners but it also has great waves for intermediate\/advanced surfers too. Utopia for me & Jonnie! I headed out on the Mojo boat to Ekas Insides & Jonnie got a ride out to Outsides (I think that was the name of the break). I returned waterlogged, exhausted but exhilarated. when we pulled back into shore and swapped war stories of wipeouts and green wave successes on the balcony of the cliff side accommodation, Surf Gardens. After a quick nap (yes midday nap), we were invited to one of our surf coaches houses for a traditional Indonesian coffee. A stark contrast to the conveniences of modern day life at home, a humble abode a tight space but full of love. His wife brewed the coffee – a sharp, bitter and hot tasting coffee almost burnt my tongue. We learnt new Indonesian phases from the Sasak dialect, different from the Sumbawa language spoken in the majority of Bali.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
With 2 days in Lombok, my surfing is really starting to take off, well I think it is to the outside world I\u2019m sure it looks like wipeout after wipeout. But by now I\u2019m starting to feel the energy of the wave, learning its all about timing and shifting weight in one beautiful poetic motion of movement. Paddle too hard or not enough, shift your weight slightly forward or too far back, means the difference between missing or wiping out on what could have been the wave of the day. Get it right and the feeling of exhilaration beams from deep within you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Nusa Lembongan Experience\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
My favourite location for exploring the ocean beneath the waves, Nusa Lembongan offers some of the most beautiful marine life I\u2019ve seen, not to mention the accom is beautiful.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\nRight now every muscle in my body is aching, I\u2019m getting daily (sometimes twice daily) messages to keep me on the board and in the water. So when our guide says we\u2019re heading diving for the day my body celebrates, one more turn of my shoulders and I\u2019m afraid they might actually seize up!<\/span><\/p>\nWe head out on a boat that looks and is named after one VERY famous fish, Nemo, in search of well Nemo, also known as the elusive Clown Fish. I was secretly excited to hopefully swim with a Manter Ray, also known as Mr. Ray.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAn abundance of colourful fish, coral and indeed Mater Rays came to hang with us today, sadly an abundance of ocean plastics was too obvious as well. Another reason I love the Mojosurf crew, their guides are proactive in raising awareness and educating travellers and their tour partners on the impact plastics have on the ocean. They also organise beach cleanups that involve locals and travellers alike trying to help solve the problem. Individual impact united can create global movements for change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nOn the final day, we returned to Mojosurf camp in Canguu and it is, without a doubt, one of the best hostels I\u2019ve stayed in. I love vintage TV check out Melrose Place get through one ep. and you\u2019ll think your onset with Heather Locklear. \ud83d\ude09\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHot Tips:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Share accommodation is great – but we upgraded to have our own room and totally recommend it\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Try and minimise your plastic consumption while travelling Nemo & his mates will love you for it.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Suits all travellers on all budgets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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