28/04/2026
Bula!
Some journeys don’t just take you far from home… they bring you closer to who you really are.
Namotu, Fiji shifted something in me. The rhythm of the ocean, the stillness between waves, the energy in the air—it all felt like a quiet conversation with something bigger than myself.
I’m deeply grateful for the and to Mark Hartmann & Tristan for opening this door. Your belief, generosity, and spirit made this experience possible, and I don’t take that lightly.
To Josh Bystrom , an amazing photographer—your eye, your presence, and the way you capture moments so effortlessly made this experience even more special.
To Ben and the entire team—thank you for the warmth, the care, and for making us feel at home in such a powerful place.
And to Chris Dodds —not just an incredible writer and surfer, but someone who truly understands the deeper meaning behind what we do in the water. Grateful to have shared this experience with you.
To Spencer , Matt, Leon , Izzy, Paige, Bryan , Kailany, and everyone who was part of this chapter—thank you for the laughs, the waves, and the memories that will stay with me.
Namotu… your waves, your people, your Bula spirit—I carry all of it with me.
Vinaka
