[Geary]

I've spent a great deal of time in Bali .. but it has changed so dramatically from our early trips in mid '70s. And unfortunately, Bali has been overrun by Javanese, which has diluted the culture tremendously.

The first time I went to Uluwatu, the four of us paid local kids .50 each to carry our boards the 2-3 miles in, and we had great 5-6' waves to ourselves. Forward 15-20 years: A small surf city has been developed cliffside, with benches, bars, board rental & repair .. not to mention crowds. I can only imagine what it is today. But we have Hawaii friends still living there after all this time, so it's obviously retained some of its charm. Mikala Jones lives there half the time, getting way more uncrowded surf than here in Hawaii.

Forget G-Land surf camp (quick boat hop over to Java). I think there are 3 camps now, putting 100+ into the line-up.

Our friend Star Black wrote "Guide to Bali" in the '70s .. probably still a good book to read before going.