Nate Lawrence: “After a few months in California [Nate is originally from Santa Cruz and still spends about 5 months a year there], it’s so good to be back in Bali. The crowds aren’t too bad and there are waves all over the island. But it’s hot. Really hot. It’s the kind of heat you can’t go outside in the middle of the day in. Which sucks because at bout 12pm the wind goes really glassy. But if you’re smart, like Mega Semadhi (pictured here), you’ll wait just a little bit. The sun will get golden and you’ll be able to surf all afternoon. You’ll get the best set of the day and go in on that wave. You’ll order a few beers and watch the sun go down. Then you’ll offer a cute little Swiss babe a ride home on the back of your motorbike. She’ll say yes and you’ll say, “It’s good to be back in Bali.”