That made it infinitely sweeter.
By the second week, she reached the hidden beaches of the east. She spent her days learning to surf from locals who called her "Soda" because of her fizzy, high-energy personality. They shared grilled fish on the sand and told stories of the sea.
Soda’s "Amazing Summer Vacation" started with a spontaneous train ride across Java. She didn't want a luxury resort; she wanted the wind in her hair and dirt on her sneakers. With a small backpack and an old film camera, she hopped from the bustling streets of Yogyakarta to the misty heights of Mount Bromo.
