–Sorake beach,next to Lagundri beach where I was staying is known for the best place for surf in the world because of its excellent huge waves. Every year, international surfing competitions take place here.–
– An old lady was making and selling their tradtional local foold which was super hot,sweet and delicious!–
– This local market opened only once a week. I love to see any local markets wherever I go.–
When I woke up on the first day on the island, I saw a man at a far distance from the left side of the beach walking towards me. It was very easy to see him because he was only one person walking on the beach in the early morning. When he got closer to me, I realized he might want to meet me because he kept looking at me. It took a long time for him to come.
He came close to the patio, he didn’t say anything and put down his bag. Then he took a necklace made of shells from his bag, and showed it to me. I said, “No, I am not interested in it” I was still smiling. He took another item from his bag, cheesy handmade things such as an ashtray which has no use for me. I shook my head, but it was not enough. He never gave up showing his items one by one with smile.
He repeated, “Good memory of Nias!”
Next morning while I was having coffee in the patio, he approached to me again from nowhere. He exactly did the same thing as he did the previous day. He reminded me of something made of rubber which I can’t shape, out of control.
Next morning again I saw him from far distance walking towards me. I went into the room and waited until he passed the place. When I thought enough time had passed for him to walk by, I went out. He was waiting for me behind a huge coconut tree! With a big smile, he tried to show me his stuff again. I only said “I’m sorry.”
He kept saying, “Good memory of Nias!” showing me the same items that I refused to buy the other day.
I’ve been the Sorake beach to surf. funny stories!