Time to cast your eyes north, think of warmer climes, while yearning for the best that Indonesia has to offer: Bintangs and Gudangs. Suck 'em up, knock 'em down. Nick McMurray and mates managed to squeeze in the odd session between the durries and beer. 

But when photos such as these get passed your way who are we to stick to schedule? John Barton scores during an early season Indo jaunt. All photos by John.//STUART NETTLE

Thus went Jordan Godley's recent trip to Northern Sumatra where he scored off-season waves under light winds with no crowd. All photos by Jordan, courtesy of Aura Surf Resort. //STUART NETTLE

This leg was from Pelabuhan Ratu in West Java to the southern end of the Menatawais. If you'd like to book a leg for next years trip click here.  All photos courtesy of Jim Banks and the Indo Odyssey.//STUART NETTLE

...and here's Part 2 of Jim Banks' Indo Odyssey: South Sumatra to South Mentawai.

Jeez, it makes you question the path you've chosen doesn't it? Makes you question the path that leads you to the office day in, day out, hopping on public transport, reading the gossip in MX and the regurgitated news in the Terrorgraph.

Jim Banks' Indo Odyssey continues... These photos are from the Java leg - Grajagan to West Java - where the crew scored plenty of swell.

And the challenge is there for anyone willing to back themselves. Brad Schmidt steps up with these recent photos from Bali and Sumbawa.//STUART NETTLE