Soul Surf Project Bali

Soul Surf Project Bali

A couple weeks back, we were lucky enough to spend an afternoon with Soul Surf Project Bali, an organaziation that does great things for orphans in Bali. They take them surfing!

Here it is in their own words: "As soul surf project Bali we want equal chances for all children living on our planet. Children are the new generation! If we can give them knowledge about environmental care, they can give this knowledge to the world!

With surfing we have a method which is helping us to protect the coast and its environment! Surfing will be given as a reward for growing awareness and knowledge and a new attitude. While surfing, the kids are in the elements of mother nature, by being in those elements they will learn to appreciate it!"

Check www.soulsurfprojectbali.com for more. Yewwww!

Here is a little vid we put together of our afternoon with the Soul Surf Project Bali crew:

Don't Go To Lombok

Don't Go To Lombok
The waves suck and the people are crazy.

Lombok is an island east of Bali that was recently visited by Indosole's crew and some friends.

Lacking the elegance and cultural aptitude of Bali, Lombok is not for the weak. No A.C. rooms, massages on the beach, or a plethora of restaurants and bars to choose from for night time fun.

No beautiful views of ocean side cliffs and islands in the distance. No hilltop lookouts over the jungle and ocean combined. No amazing boat adventures to find uncrowded and pumping beautiful waves.

No paved roads that make it easy to get around. No exposed surf spots that are easy to find and paddle out to. No safe ice to drink. And definitely no delicious coconuts.

So if you are looking for a beautiful surf or beach destination to go to next, definitely Do Not Go To Lombok. The waves suck and the people are crazy.

.....Meanwhile we'll be there suffering from the lack of amenities. Try not to worry about us, we will be ok.



Our buddy Heath, putting up with Lombok's lack of resources....

Something NEW is happening

Something NEW is behind Door #2

The winter months can be long, cold, and stoke deprived for some. The good news for us is that both California and Bali enjoy a mild and surf filled winter season so it is business as usual here at Indosole. Our crew's dream is alive and kicking and we have spent some time in the "Indo Lab" plotting new product innovations and preparing for a busy spring and summertime.

Indosole will be extending its product offering in the near future and this is something we are very excited about. New goods -  following our trademark of organic materials and production processes...

More coming soon! Stay tuned

Jodie O'Shea Orphange

Holiday Product Drop - Jodie O'Shea Orphange in Bali

A couple days before Christmas this year, we got the very special chance to deliver pairs of Indosole sandals, and stickers to the 50 plus children of the Jodie O'Shea Orphange in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. The children's smiles are the type of smiles that really stay with you for a long time and remind you that life is good no matter what your situation, with love we can succeed. 

Most of the kids are from Bali, and come from a mix bag of situations that have placed them in the orphanage. Some of the kids come from other islands in Indo such as Sumbawa, Flores, and Lombok. The idea of the orphanage is to provide a home, food, and education for the children. The goal is to look after the children until the age of 18, get them through school and teach life lessons so they are able to move on when ready and become the great human beings they are destined to be. We hope to able to contribute to their success for many years to come. 

To learn more about Jodie O'shea Orphanage and to make any contributions please visit http://www.careforkidsbali.com/ 

Thanks and Terima Kasih!

Placing the motorbike stickers on the heels

Kiss right back to ya bud!

Group shot!

Thanks to Huffington Post for including us in their San Francisco - Holiday Gift Guide
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