Saturday, July 19, 2008

Did Che Guevara get a sore bum?

Finally put photos on Flickr - check them out! Start at the final page to see the trip so far in order.
Today we embarked on our first Che style trip. Perhaps not quite as epic but an adventure all the same. Really it started 4 days ago whilst we atempted to get Jiro an international driving license. Peter, another friend from the beach knew the process, simple he said, BUT, Indonesian beaurocracy being what it is the law has changed but NOBODY knows, not even some of the policemen and especially not the other random people involved in the process. 4 days later 7 hours of chasing leads and important people the licence was procured.
Today we hopped onto our trusty stead, strapped on the surf boards and west we headed to Balian, a small surf town on route to Medewi. 2 hours later and 2 stops to revive our backsides we arrived after the trade winds had picked up so unfortunately no surfing today. Instead we watched a pro Kitesurfing (Ben Wilson) bust out some moves on the windswept waves.

Incredible to say the least. Then, a guy filming from the beach dropped into onversation that he also used to be a pro surfer. Some might say not a bad life! He has even had the chance and completed the task of both surfing and kitesurfing Teaupoo in Taihiti. Nothing more to say on that matter. An impressive nutter!!!
Early morning surf tomorrow. CAn't wait. Good Night :o)

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