The Waves are Calling

In search of "pushing the limits" on deserted beaches, surfing enthusiasts leave behind the pollution and noise of urban sprawl.

June 24, 2003

With her body lurching back and forth, matching the rhythm of the waves, a teenage girl cuts through the fog above the surf of Kuta Beach one May morning. The young surfer, Nanda, is just 14. While others her age are curling up in bed with teddy bears, Nanda is hitting the waves of Kuta Beach for hours at a time. You might think that this is odd, and a weird place for her to spend her time, but her dad can help explain. The older man helping

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