Eat Pray Surf

Traveling to Indonesia is quite the trek from California. It is the farthest my physical body has ever been from home and I couldn't imagine staying less than two weeks considering it takes two whole days to get there and another four for your body to adjust. A week into my vacation, Kilian and I were onto another adventure into the Bukit Peninsula. Canggu was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed it there, but once my skin hit the 75 degree aquamarine water at Padang Padang, I was on a whole new level of my vacation.  My relaxation went from a 6.5 to a 10 in a matter of 30 minutes considering how wound up I was. I carry a lot of stress inside my body and have a lot of energy bouncing around most days so for me this was incredibly therapeutic. We booked four days at this European Mexican lookin' villa hotel called the Pink Coco just above Padang Padang cove and loved it so much we decided to stay another three nights. They have a great Italian Trattoria restaurant there which was comforting and it was just minutes away from my favorite spot to eat on the whole journey- Buddha Soul. Kilian and I spent most days going to the beach early for his wave quota, eating an organic infused lunch, followed by a cultural experience to site see, back to the beach for the afternoon for a sunset dip and lounging at the pool. We did this for about seven days straight and it was at Padang Padang that I realized that I could potentially move to Bali and live this lifestyle for an extended period of time. I wish I could have taken more bohemian outfit inspired photos but I found myself in a bikini and sarong the entire time, it was incredibly hot and humid and anything more would have been uncomfortable. I was having my Eat Pray Love moment and gratitude was exploding out of me in all directions.

Bintang at Bingin Beach

Enjoying the sunset at Padang Padang

Beautiful flowers in Bali

Kilian hitting up a sesh before the sun goes down

Kilian's trusted Sanuks and Bali offerings to the Gods

Uluwatu's crystal clear water

surf check at Uluwatu

One of the many critters in the tide pools we found at Padang

fun in the pool with the Go Pro Hero 3

My Acacia Swimwear from Sundance Beach was an essential for my trip!

The view from Uluwatu Temple 

The monkey that tried to steal my wallet at The Uluwatu Temple

Must be wearing a sarong at every temple...

The cliffs at Uluwatu

Enjoying the warm water at Uluwatu at low tide

Staying cool at the Pink Coco after the beach

Kilian on a good one at Uluwatu

Street Art in Bali

our friend Brad Gerlach and his buddies playing at a party at Single Fin above Ulus

The view on the stairs just above Bingin Beach

Padang Padang cove at sunset

Exploring Uluwatu after yoga

All Smiles

Go Pro selfies in the pool

my alarm cock in Bali

Low tide at Uluwatu

Ulus

Our home for the week at the Pink Coco

Kilian en route to surf

Our room for the week

Photo shoots at abandoned hotels in Uluwatu

Free bird

Yoga at the Uluwatu Surf Villas

Enjoying our vacation together

Uluwatu Temple

tubes

Bingin Beach

Enough said. Blessed to take such a long vacation!

More photos to come from our stop in Ubud. 

xoxo

Traveling to Indonesia is quite the trek from California. It is the farthest my physical body has ever been from home and I couldn't imagine staying less than two weeks considering it takes two whole days to get there and another four for your body to adjust. A week into my vacation, Kilian and I were onto another adventure into the Bukit Peninsula. Canggu was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed it there, but once my skin hit the 75 degree aquamarine water at Padang Padang, I was on a whole new level of my vacation.  My relaxation went from a 6.5 to a 10 in a matter of 30 minutes considering how wound up I was. I carry a lot of stress inside my body and have a lot of energy bouncing around most days so for me this was incredibly therapeutic. We booked four days at this European Mexican lookin' villa hotel called the Pink Coco just above Padang Padang cove and loved it so much we decided to stay another three nights. They have a great Italian Trattoria restaurant there which was comforting and it was just minutes away from my favorite spot to eat on the whole journey- Buddha Soul. Kilian and I spent most days going to the beach early for his wave quota, eating an organic infused lunch, followed by a cultural experience to site see, back to the beach for the afternoon for a sunset dip and lounging at the pool. We did this for about seven days straight and it was at Padang Padang that I realized that I could potentially move to Bali and live this lifestyle for an extended period of time. I wish I could have taken more bohemian outfit inspired photos but I found myself in a bikini and sarong the entire time, it was incredibly hot and humid and anything more would have been uncomfortable. I was having my Eat Pray Love moment and gratitude was exploding out of me in all directions.

Bintang at Bingin Beach

Enjoying the sunset at Padang Padang

Beautiful flowers in Bali

Kilian hitting up a sesh before the sun goes down

Kilian's trusted Sanuks and Bali offerings to the Gods

Uluwatu's crystal clear water

surf check at Uluwatu

One of the many critters in the tide pools we found at Padang

fun in the pool with the Go Pro Hero 3

My Acacia Swimwear from Sundance Beach was an essential for my trip!

The view from Uluwatu Temple 

The monkey that tried to steal my wallet at The Uluwatu Temple

Must be wearing a sarong at every temple...

The cliffs at Uluwatu

Enjoying the warm water at Uluwatu at low tide

Staying cool at the Pink Coco after the beach

Kilian on a good one at Uluwatu

Street Art in Bali

our friend Brad Gerlach and his buddies playing at a party at Single Fin above Ulus

The view on the stairs just above Bingin Beach

Padang Padang cove at sunset

Exploring Uluwatu after yoga

All Smiles

Go Pro selfies in the pool

my alarm cock in Bali

Low tide at Uluwatu

Ulus

Our home for the week at the Pink Coco

Kilian en route to surf

Our room for the week

Photo shoots at abandoned hotels in Uluwatu

Free bird

Yoga at the Uluwatu Surf Villas

Enjoying our vacation together

Uluwatu Temple

tubes

Bingin Beach

Enough said. Blessed to take such a long vacation!

More photos to come from our stop in Ubud. 

xoxo

Bali Part 1:: Canggu

It is crazy to think I have been gone for almost a month. Being on vacation for 20+ days really allowed me to relax and emerge myself in a Balinese lifestyle. Everyday it was like a new layer of stress peeling away from my body and mind. I am slowly recovering from the most horrible case of jet-lag that I could have ever imagined and getting back into my Cali routine and it is crazy to think that just last week I was more than half the world away. I am not sure what "ahh-ha" moments I have came to but I know something is different, just trying to pin point what. I know it will come to me at the right time and amused that I took lots of photographs to remind myself of what inspired me. I thought I would start off with the first part of my trip in Canggu which is a small surf town just above Kuta. It was quite the little hipster town with plenty of waves and things to do. Lots of people told Kilian and I that it was like how Bali used to be before being built up. There is literally construction going on everywhere and in 5 years I can't even imagine what it will be like. Needless to say Bali is a hot spot for surf & yoga travel. The Island of the Gods, scared and a muse to many. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Singapore Airport was the nicest airport I have ever been in with the most beautiful orchids and gardens everywhere!

Kilian getting ready to depart at LAX.

My first day in Bali at Canggu Beach, a fresh young coconut to start off my trip, and cool me down!

Pulmeria trees EVERYWHERE! I thought I was in Hawaii for a sec then realized that Bali too is loaded with these beautiful flowers.

At our first hotel Echoland B & B right next to Canggu Beach. I am wearing a Hobie Top and Frankie bottoms from my sweet friends at Sundance Beach.

Kilian in the streets of Seminyak.

Canggu Cows

Perfect spot for a day bed

After my blessing at Tanah Lot

Canggu Temple

Kilian just days after we got there at Echoland B & B

An iced Cafe Latte! Perfect presentation.

Deus Ex Machina's 9 Foot and Single contest at Canggu.

Kilian and I at the Canggu temple

CRY BABY STreet ART! Swoon!!!

Enjoying a quick lunch at the beach

Pop Art Buddha in Seminyak

Fresh juices to go around

9 Ft and Single

Fin art at the Deus party

Custom motos for days

Live music at the Deus party

Loved this installation of lighters at Deus

Late night mini ramp sessions at Deus

My babe and I at the contest award party

Party time!

Rockin the Bali lifestyle, scooter and a bikini :: two necessities.

Beautiful statues everywhere.

Catching a break out of the sun.

Amazing tea to choose from.

The lotuses are in full bloom this time of year.

Beautiful Bali

Tanah Lot Temple just above Canggu

Canggu Temple doors

One of the amazing statues that I found on the island.

Kilian rocking his Go Pro Hero 3 at Canggu

More scenic views from the Canggu Temple

Canggu beach art. 

Tanah Lot Temple from the hill just above.

Part two coming up next. Next stop Padang Padang and the Bukit Peninsula.

It is crazy to think I have been gone for almost a month. Being on vacation for 20+ days really allowed me to relax and emerge myself in a Balinese lifestyle. Everyday it was like a new layer of stress peeling away from my body and mind. I am slowly recovering from the most horrible case of jet-lag that I could have ever imagined and getting back into my Cali routine and it is crazy to think that just last week I was more than half the world away. I am not sure what "ahh-ha" moments I have came to but I know something is different, just trying to pin point what. I know it will come to me at the right time and amused that I took lots of photographs to remind myself of what inspired me. I thought I would start off with the first part of my trip in Canggu which is a small surf town just above Kuta. It was quite the little hipster town with plenty of waves and things to do. Lots of people told Kilian and I that it was like how Bali used to be before being built up. There is literally construction going on everywhere and in 5 years I can't even imagine what it will be like. Needless to say Bali is a hot spot for surf & yoga travel. The Island of the Gods, scared and a muse to many. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Singapore Airport was the nicest airport I have ever been in with the most beautiful orchids and gardens everywhere!

Kilian getting ready to depart at LAX.

My first day in Bali at Canggu Beach, a fresh young coconut to start off my trip, and cool me down!

Pulmeria trees EVERYWHERE! I thought I was in Hawaii for a sec then realized that Bali too is loaded with these beautiful flowers.

At our first hotel Echoland B & B right next to Canggu Beach. I am wearing a Hobie Top and Frankie bottoms from my sweet friends at Sundance Beach.

Kilian in the streets of Seminyak.

Canggu Cows

Perfect spot for a day bed

After my blessing at Tanah Lot

Canggu Temple

Kilian just days after we got there at Echoland B & B

An iced Cafe Latte! Perfect presentation.

Deus Ex Machina's 9 Foot and Single contest at Canggu.

Kilian and I at the Canggu temple

CRY BABY STreet ART! Swoon!!!

Enjoying a quick lunch at the beach

Pop Art Buddha in Seminyak

Fresh juices to go around

9 Ft and Single

Fin art at the Deus party

Custom motos for days

Live music at the Deus party

Loved this installation of lighters at Deus

Late night mini ramp sessions at Deus

My babe and I at the contest award party

Party time!

Rockin the Bali lifestyle, scooter and a bikini :: two necessities.

Beautiful statues everywhere.

Catching a break out of the sun.

Amazing tea to choose from.

The lotuses are in full bloom this time of year.

Beautiful Bali

Tanah Lot Temple just above Canggu

Canggu Temple doors

One of the amazing statues that I found on the island.

Kilian rocking his Go Pro Hero 3 at Canggu

More scenic views from the Canggu Temple

Canggu beach art. 

Tanah Lot Temple from the hill just above.

Part two coming up next. Next stop Padang Padang and the Bukit Peninsula.