Bali
1 night
Gerupuk- Surf Camp Lombok
I decided to invest in a hand shaped surfboard from the local shaping bay in Gerupuk. The dimensions for my board are: 6.6' x 20 3/4 x 2 1/2 with squash tail and pointed nose.
The pictures below were taken the boat in my final two weeks at the camp in the sessions group.
It was nice being in the sessions group because the theory was more intense which allowed for better personal progression. We also went out for dawnies at 5am and sunset surfs in the evenings. It was the best way to start and end any day.
Every camp I attended was absolutely amazing with great people, great waves and great adventure.
Mt. Rinjani
Kuta Lombok
1 night
I arrived in Bali where I spent one night in a hostel. I needed to get to Lombok the next day, however, lack of planning proved to be more difficult than expected. At first I had planned to take a boat but I was several hours away from the harbor that I needed to leave from and it was then a long boat trip and another long car ride to the camp. I looked up flights and there was a really inexpensive one for 30USD. I was unable to book it online because it was less than 24hrs and they did not accept credit cards so close to the flight departure time. I even called the airline to see if there was any other way to do it last minute but nothing was working. I talked to the guys running the hostel and they tried to help me as much as they could, one of them even took me to two different travel agencies on his motor bike to see if I could figure something out. Both travel agencies ended up being closed. However, there was something comforting about being on a motor bike in crazy traffic in Indonesia that made me feel comforted and like I was back where I needed to be. In the end I found a flight online that accepted credit cards and booked if for 50USD the next morning.
Gerupuk- Surf Camp Lombok
2 weeks
My second time camp did not disappoint. Again I was surrounded by great people focused on experiencing new things, learning and having fun! For these two weeks I was pushed more in my surfing and was happy with my progression.
My second time camp did not disappoint. Again I was surrounded by great people focused on experiencing new things, learning and having fun! For these two weeks I was pushed more in my surfing and was happy with my progression.
The big boat trips, nights out, days into town, yoga, sunsets, and surf all continued to be exciting and fun.
Gilli T
3 nights
I had three nights off in-between the two camps that I was doing and decided to go back to Gilli T with my three Swedish roommates from the camp Annie, Frida, and Sara. On the island we basically relaxed and explored the island all weekend.
I had three nights off in-between the two camps that I was doing and decided to go back to Gilli T with my three Swedish roommates from the camp Annie, Frida, and Sara. On the island we basically relaxed and explored the island all weekend.
Gerupuk- Surf Camp Lombok
2 weeks
After my second two weeks it still was not enough and I was able to extend for two more after the 3 day break.
After my second two weeks it still was not enough and I was able to extend for two more after the 3 day break.
I decided to invest in a hand shaped surfboard from the local shaping bay in Gerupuk. The dimensions for my board are: 6.6' x 20 3/4 x 2 1/2 with squash tail and pointed nose.
The pictures below were taken the boat in my final two weeks at the camp in the sessions group.
It was nice being in the sessions group because the theory was more intense which allowed for better personal progression. We also went out for dawnies at 5am and sunset surfs in the evenings. It was the best way to start and end any day.
Every camp I attended was absolutely amazing with great people, great waves and great adventure.
Mt. Rinjani
2 nights
After my final camp was over 6 of us went on a 3 day 2 night hike to Mt Rinjani. We did the hike through a company so we had a couple of guides, porters, and were joined by a few other hikers. After the first day of hiking we got to our camp and it started down pouring rain! We were all freezing and just standing outside in the rain. None of the guides or porters were helping our group and we all wanted to be inside a tent so I finally had no more patience and went to our guide to ask for a tent so I could put it up myself. I wasn't rude about it I just was tired of standing around getting cold and wet so wanted to do something change the situation since we were all literally standing in the pouring rain shaking because of the cold. However, when I asked they didn't give me the tent but said they would put it up in a minute. Our tents were finally put up and we all tried to get dry and warm before going to sleep. I didn't even eat dinner because I was so uncomfortable I just wanted to get some sleep. On our second day of hiking we stopped and had lunch by some waterfalls before continuing on to find our camp site for the evening. The second day and evening were a lot more pleasant because although it was still cold it did not rain! We all took pictures of monkeys, had dinner, and watched the sunset. On the final day of hiking we got up at 4:30am and were at the top of Rinjani for sunrise. It was a difficult morning of hiking in the dark but overall an amazing journey. After summiting we returned to camp where we had breakfast and packed up camp. As we were nearing the end of our hike it began to rain again; this time the rain was refreshing and made a good conclusion to the trip. Overall it was a fun, challenging and beautiful hike over the three days.
After my final camp was over 6 of us went on a 3 day 2 night hike to Mt Rinjani. We did the hike through a company so we had a couple of guides, porters, and were joined by a few other hikers. After the first day of hiking we got to our camp and it started down pouring rain! We were all freezing and just standing outside in the rain. None of the guides or porters were helping our group and we all wanted to be inside a tent so I finally had no more patience and went to our guide to ask for a tent so I could put it up myself. I wasn't rude about it I just was tired of standing around getting cold and wet so wanted to do something change the situation since we were all literally standing in the pouring rain shaking because of the cold. However, when I asked they didn't give me the tent but said they would put it up in a minute. Our tents were finally put up and we all tried to get dry and warm before going to sleep. I didn't even eat dinner because I was so uncomfortable I just wanted to get some sleep. On our second day of hiking we stopped and had lunch by some waterfalls before continuing on to find our camp site for the evening. The second day and evening were a lot more pleasant because although it was still cold it did not rain! We all took pictures of monkeys, had dinner, and watched the sunset. On the final day of hiking we got up at 4:30am and were at the top of Rinjani for sunrise. It was a difficult morning of hiking in the dark but overall an amazing journey. After summiting we returned to camp where we had breakfast and packed up camp. As we were nearing the end of our hike it began to rain again; this time the rain was refreshing and made a good conclusion to the trip. Overall it was a fun, challenging and beautiful hike over the three days.
Kuta Lombok
2 nights
After the trek I returned to Kuta with Robbie and Ben. When we arrived we had a well deserved dinner of wood fired pizza. They were returning to Surf Camp in Gerupuk and as much as I wanted to to back and continue surfing I already had purchased my plane ticket back to the states and need to go to Singapore for my flight home.
After 2 more nights in Kuta at Surfers Paradise I boarded an afternoon flight to Singapore.
After the trek I returned to Kuta with Robbie and Ben. When we arrived we had a well deserved dinner of wood fired pizza. They were returning to Surf Camp in Gerupuk and as much as I wanted to to back and continue surfing I already had purchased my plane ticket back to the states and need to go to Singapore for my flight home.
After 2 more nights in Kuta at Surfers Paradise I boarded an afternoon flight to Singapore.
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