Back at it!

October 26 I left Thailand to make my way back to Bali with one thing on my mind.  Kuta was crazy as always and I spent one more day than I wanted to there but I purchased my new child.  I bought what has turned out to be a blessing of a board 6'1 Channel Islands Proton.  It is a perfect size and fit for me and will be a staple in my quiver.  

I packed all my stuff, jumped on my scooter and made my way to Medewi.  The last time I went was with Laura and Kristen and we hired a driver to take us.  This time I scootered the 3 hours and since I didn't look at a map or pay attention last time I ended up getting very lost.  All I knew was to go west.  I still managed to arrive with enough time to get wet.  Slow start not being in the water for two and a half months, but I eventually worked the kinks out and had a blast.  

A few of the guys remembered me which was nice and one of the groms (young surfer) hung out with me the whole time.  Komang or as I call him Kmoney and I surfed everyday and he pushed me to the limits.  I ended up calling him Kmoney because he is the wealthiest person in Medewi.  By wealthy I mean he hands out waves to everybody and has a super nice attitude which is not always the case with locals and their home breaks (our lumber jack surfers in BC can be some of the grumpiest people).  We did a couple of day trips to secrect spots, Balian and the beach break and managed to surf some decent waves on a dieing swell.  One evening I was invited to his house for some dinner.  I bought the fish as a thank you and it was another great evening.

  

The 9 nights flew by and my journey back to Kuta was this morning.  I said my good byes and tried to avoid the storm but ended up in the middle of it.  I had to suit up and as the storm got stronger I eventually had to pull over in a gas station and hang out for about 45 minutes.  Some of the locals were surprised to see me and had a good laugh.  I eventually made it. 

One more night until Laura arrives.  We are spending one night here then off to New Zealand!!!  It is going to be a nice change and I can't wait for the new adventures.   

What the Drifter (Rob Machado) would really look like