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18. The ocean doesn’t apologise
“Breathing is the first act of life and the last. Our very life depends on it”. - Joseph Pilates. As a Pilates instructor, I've always...

The Kru in Krui
1 day ago2 min read


17. Finding home, away from home.
I'm sitting on our balcony, watching the sun set over the sea. This isn’t your "picture-perfect" island scenario, where the only sound...

The Kru in Krui
3 days ago2 min read


16. Beyond the shape...
So, back in Indonesian waters, I have the privilege of surfing every day and meeting weird and wonderful people, from Americans born in...

The Kru in Krui
6 days ago2 min read


15. Dancing Through the Rain
Krui has quickly become our home away from home. My mornings kick off with Pilates classes, and honestly, it’s my favourite way to start...

The Kru in Krui
Jun 292 min read


14. Back in the 'Wave' of things
We’re at our gate, eagerly waiting for our flight… and guess what? We’re headed back to Sumatra! Can you believe how fast we got here?...

The Kru in Krui
Jun 232 min read


13. Life in your years...
It was recently my 37th birthday. I am officially in that age bracket where I have to remember my birth year and calculate how old I am....

The Kru in Krui
Mar 102 min read


12. Culture within a culture
A couple of days ago, we were part of a ceremony sending people to Southeast Asia. What an excited group of people it was. Being South...

The Kru in Krui
Sep 16, 20242 min read


11. What Goes Up...
It’s been a few weeks since we returned home. Occasionally, I find myself mentally escaping the icy weather in Paarl and visiting sunny...

The Kru in Krui
Aug 13, 20242 min read


10 Just around the river bend...
Yesterday was one for the books—it was stunning! We joined our friend Conni and her two daughters, Kida and Ella, for a trip on the...

The Kru in Krui
Jul 3, 20242 min read


09 Crossing the rickety bridge...
The natural beauty of Sumatra is absolutely breathtaking! Riding around on the scooter, holding on to Vicus, and enjoying the beauty is...

The Kru in Krui
Jun 27, 20242 min read

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