We knew when we set out South To Sian we wanted to steer clear of crowds and clichés but it’s true that places might have crowds for a reason. We weren’t about to avoid some of the world’s best waves just because there’d be people there or someone had done it before us. Case in point, our second stop on the island hop was a wave that you’ve most likely heard of. It’s an incredible setup and no Indonesian surf trip could be complete without a visit to it.
THE SOUTH TO SIAN JOURNALS – CHAPTER 2
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Viridis Viator. A 1998 Honda CB400 Super Four
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