Last lectures have been studied and the first of May after hangovers suffered. In Indonesia they don't celebrate first of May, but we had our own party just to make it feel it in here. All the pictures from Finland and Vappu celebrating, especially from my closest friends, made me a bit jealous... Maybe I'll be there at the midsummer fest, who knows.

Last week has been quite regular here, school and surfing. The excursion to the biggest temple of Bali was quite a success. First temple to see here, so why not start from the biggest one, Besakih Temple. We left from the campus early at the morning wearing those traditional outfits. Not the coolest outfit to wear especially in the bus, but at least driving scooter wearing it while wind blows your ass sweat off is quite nice. So we arrived at the temple and took a walk while admiring the surroundings and at the center of the temple we did our praying. We sat on the ground with offerings, flowers and holy smokes while water was thrown on to our heads and afterwards couple zip of that water. Then we were offered some rice, which we pushed on to our foreheads, upper chest and ate it a little bit also. After praying, it was free time to walk around the temple before leaving home. Pictures tell more than me trying to tell how was it, so check those pictures.

Last week was also a week of goodbyes. First Arto and Mari went home via Singapore. Then our friend Erkko left also home and I went to have those last beers with him. And at last my brother Tero, Mirva and Eetu went home last Saturday, so again those last beers were necessary. The whole April went so quick, I hardly recognized it. Even that I had to be in school, it was one of the best ones so far, mainly because we shared some awesome waves with my bro. I'll cherish those moments, when sitting on the line-up and seeing Tero paddling back after a wave. You don't even have to ask how was it, you could tell it from the biggest smile ever... and that's the passion for surfing all about, we lucky ones.

Next week is the last week in school and it's full of exams. This weekend is going to be an easy one (I hope) because I have to do some reading. And even I'm still a bit sad from the last week's goodbyes, it's going be awesome again next Tuesday, because my best friend Arttu who is like another brother to me, is coming to Bali... and I'll guarantee it's going to be legendary. Peace Out!

Main picture: after praying ceremony
2nd Picture: Gate to the temple
3rd and 4th picture: Tiina, Tytti, Arto and Henkka in temple
5ht picture: Last beers with Tero and others