Channeling My Inner Mermaid

So basically I’ve found a new world, and I want to stay there forever. I’m just going to throw it out there – Ariel is crazy for leaving. But let me rewind. I started the morning by jumping into a van at 6:30am with my scuba diving class. We drove...

Learning to Breathe Underwater

I only have one really big fear (ok, besides my ridiculous fear of whales). I’m afraid of suffocating. When I have a panic attack (like when I walked through that tunnel in Croatia), it’s always because I’m afraid that something dramatic will prevent...

The Cutest Hostel That Ever Was

I checked out of my hotel with clean laundry, a full tummy, and a rejuvenation. I felt ready to leave Lombok and tackle all of the adventures that Bali held in front of me. I was really feeling on top of it when Lombok airport security killed my good vibe. Mind you, I...

Goodbye Surf Camp, Goodbye Gerupuk

Because it’s check out day, a lot of us had a slow start to the morning. I woke up, ate some pancakes, and began packing up my things. It’s pretty easy to pack when practically everything is dirty. You just stuff it all in, and you’re done! While packing, I basically...

Our Last Full Surf Day

It’s hard to believe that two weeks just flew by. It’s like I blinked, and now I have to pack my bags. It feels just like yesterday that I was worried about this surf camp even existing – and also really paranoid about getting bed bugs. And now? Now I’m leaving...