Adventures of Mentawai Surfers

love surfing." He had a di

ides the tourists, he also taught several local young people to surf. Exercise every day.

want to go

na. "Bari ni mo ikit

Miora. Don't kno

i, he said," said Miora exp

Invited by friends

?" asked

t he was invited by May to take part in a surfing competition on the island of Bal

May was. Which person is he?" sai

s the surf man

rjun's words to Ayana.

I come with yo

his head. "I

e girls to come with them. The reason, he had to stop in Jakarta. Handling paperwork

. This girl expresses her disappointment

n experience," said May, explaining that she would help Barjun achieve h

on they left

hey didn't expect Barjun to leave at a

rove his abilities so that he could become a world-class surfing athlete. Not just for his personal benef

d of his who has been actively training with him for the past year. Even though he

t to him. "While I'm away you train

ea

girls made sure they were going to Bali soon. Like the other sur

reminded May to carry out his plan with enthusiasm. He understands

rother to Barjun. In terms of age, May deserves to be called br

ostered children. No problem firm and hard. As long

o be a profess

o Mentawai?" asked Yudeh be

in a

n only about a week or two they left.

that. He wished Bajak Yud

need for May to provide a more complete expla

nships in Bayuwangi and Lombok. Then in Nias, in Aceh and many other places. According to my recor

all fol

can do it

me with Yudeh, he was surprised by the time of year. I think it's only a few days.

blem," said B

s to be sure. "Really? Ca

ed firmly.

much. Just follow what you can," said Yudeh, who was worried that it would

will also train his stamina. He's

fairly long lag time. The closest is a month away. Wil

arded the

fers and close friends. Not much was told. Finally, he embraced Bajak Yudeh. Both

hem. See Mentawai land. He immediatel

! Ban

is name. A girl waved. He stepped quickly toward Barjun. He opened both hands.

reflex of his ha

urry home h

o or come home from school. On foot. Felt together in the same village. Muntei Village. It's quite a long walk

er. Occasionally meet when there is a traditional party or we

? How did he know I was leav

number," he said handing over a piece of paper wi

hat the passengers on the ship to Padang City were

ss in the girl's eyes. His eyes were foggy. Hey, what's this? Barjun's heart

Lucien's hand. He

window at a girl at the end of the pier. He waved. With the righ

ere not mistaken. The girl was still wiping her tears. She cries for me