As I mentioned, there was a glorious, expansive sand bar off the coast of Mataking Island that just beckoned for frolicking.
When the tide was low, it connected Mataking to its second, uninhabited isle.
When the tide was high, you could wade a bit out to the sandbar—if your feet could take the heat, that is. It’s so hot hot hot in Borneo, the water literally felt like one very steamy Jacuzzi
Naturally, as tends to happen when you stick a camera in SVV’s or my hands, a sandbar photo shoot meant one thing: Hang time!
(That’s my sun hat—no one wants wrinkles at 27, you know—not a bird, mid-flight.)
And then again…and again, every day after that.
Tell me you wouldn’t feel the need to jubilantly jump about in a place such as this.
It helps, too, that I have a partner who shares these childlike sentiments.
(And who also willingly offers up free tickets to the gun show.)
If I could claim one plot of sand in the world and call it my own, this would be it. Does anyone know how you go about doing such a thing?
*All photos taken with a Canon T1i, 10-20mm lens and 17-855mm lens, housed in a LowePro SlingShot.
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this looks so freaking awesome!
i love how playful & fun these pictures are too!
I’ve seen a lot of beaches in my day and that just shot right to the top of the list. HOLY CRAP!
Also I love how deserted it is.
You guys look like you’re having so much fun!
Awesome! I love the fun jumpy pictures but the third one, where you’re just standing there is a really amazing picture. Love it! And no, I don’t know how to go about claiming sand spots
Holy wow, how high can you jump?!
I’m going to close my eyes and imagine myself there all day today. Thanks for sharing… absolutely beautiful!
Nice spot for a photo shoot. Were you jumping because the sand was hot?
Absolute perfection, all of it! Hope you frame these pics!!!
Spectacular! WOW, white girl can jump!!!!
nice JUMPS! that beach is beautiful!
no, im not jealous at all…
Was there a tiny trampoline hidden on that sand bar somewhere? Because if not, I’m seriously impressed with your crazy jumping skills! Love the photo in the red dress, definitely a framer!
It’s a good thing I love the color green, I spend so much time on your blog being turned that shade with envy.
Freakin’ adorable. You.
Also, SVV, if you don’t buy her that sandbar for your first anniversary, you will have failed as a husband. Go.
those surroundings basically scream for a photoshoot, great pictures. and the beach is beautiful!! why do you look so good when jumping??
when i do those jump pics I somehow always look a bit weird 
viele grüsse and nice travels, kristina