This is what I came for.  I custom ordered a quiver of boards from my friend Mike Woo.  Each one made for different types of waves so these should me last me a few seasons.  And since I’m here, I can test them all out.

I went to Keramas because Keramas was the best spot on the island.  OMG, it was perfect!   I took off on my first wave with a brand new board, stood up, and once I did a bottom turn, I knew that the board was magic.  So I take my time, stay low, and do my first turn of the trip.  The board and my soul felt amazing!  Was it worth traveling 40 hours for this?  Absolutely YES!

It is Ramadan now so it’s a month of fasting.  Muslims don’t eat from morning to night.  A very spiritual time to be here.

Last time I came to Bali, I told myself I wasn’t going to come here again.  Things have changed since so that’s why I’m back.  I’ll explain later.

I had the best morning session and came in very happy.  I was looking forward to breakfast followed by a full body massage.  Then I check my phone and get a message from the Port Captain of Waikiki Yacht Club.  “It’s Manny from WYC, your boat is sinking.”  OMG!!!!!!  What?????

Round 1: Keramas, Indonesia. Waves so good!

I was so exited to get on an airplane again.  My last trip to the Philippines wasn’t enough so I’m trying again.  This time, another country for another reason.  I was pretty excited to find a ticket on Korean Air because this is my favorite airplane to ride.  

This trip is pretty long too.  It’s taking me 40 hours to get me to my final destination.  See where I’m pointing at?

I got to Inchon late at night and perfect in time for the night market.  I’ve been here before so I knew exactly where I wanted to go and what I wanted to eat.  The best layover ever.

I love Korean food, especially real Korean food.  Super rich in taste and very healthy.  

My favorite Korean dish is the ginseng chicken soup.  There’s a whole chicken in there stuffed with sticky rice covered in a rich broth.  I flew to Korea before just to eat this.  

And this is my favorite place to eat it.  The trick is to time it right.  I got there when there was no line.  This is what it looked like when I left.  Hundreds of hungry people waiting to get it.  Timing is everything.

Seoul was freezing cold!  32 degrees F is 0 degrees C.  That’s freezing cold.  And the air quality was rated at “unhealthy.”   I had my down jacket, layers of clothes, and even had to wear gloves.

Then it was back on the airplane heading to a warm paradise island.

Just arrived in Bali.  Made it thought customs, almost got scammed by fake taxis, and sitting here at 3am wide awake.  The jet lag is fully kicked in and I’m just waiting for sunlight.  Have a wonderful day!