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A coconut.

When I arrived at my stopover in Fort Lauderdale sleep deprived and slightly delirious, the terminal felt crowded and suffocating, so I took up my habit of wandering around and window shopping the food on offer.

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April 1, 2015May 29, 2015Aloe Driscoll 6 Comments
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My niece Stevie and nephew Dylan, born August 12, My niece Stevie and nephew Dylan, born August 12, 2023. They had a rough start, but they rose to the challenge, and I’m happy to report that they are both healthy and at home, getting stronger every day. I watched Winnie for a few weeks while the twins got adjusted, and will always share a special bond with this smart, scrappy, and loyal little terrier. So much love here ❤️
Packed some solid ones (and a few barrels!) on my Packed some solid ones (and a few barrels!) on my 5’8 from @thirdworldsurfco🏄‍♀️I certainly did not expect double overhead waves in the Maldives and was surprised how easily the board handled them🙌 Custom artwork by Kaia and Solei…an Aloe plant of course🪴🩷💚
Dancing with nurse sharks🦈 This video got remov Dancing with nurse sharks🦈 This video got removed because the music isn’t allowed in Maldives👎 Reposting now that I’m home because it was a highlight of the trip🤩 Thanks Michael Amster for the video📷
9’6 hangtime single fin designed by Jason Kline 9’6 hangtime single fin designed by Jason Kline @thirdworldsurfco is the funnest longboard I have ever ridden and the first one I have ever gotten barreled on 🤩 Custom artwork by his daughters + my friends Kaia and Solei👯‍♀️ Fun fact…I met Jason when I first started surfing, have known his wife @soxele since they met and his daughters since they were born! Thanks @leviathan_jeff for connecting us all those years ago 🙏
Pretty stoked I brought the longboard after all 😎❤️👣
📹: @aliphoto_maldives
Maldives magic ✨🌊🏝️❤️ Maldives magic ✨🌊🏝️❤️
Earlier this year I took a break from surfing. I w Earlier this year I took a break from surfing. I was putting way too much pressure on myself and it wasn’t fun anymore. I brought small wave boards and low expectations to the Maldives, but the islands had other plans for me. The first day was double overhead and barreling. It restored my confidence, rekindled my stoke, and reminded me that I always surf best when I’m happy🤩
📷 @surf_maldives @matiasrivas___
Amazing first week in the Maldives! Epic waves and Amazing first week in the Maldives! Epic waves and good vibes ❤️😎🌊
Leaning in. It comes so naturally to me in surfing Leaning in. It comes so naturally to me in surfing, but feels so much harder in life. To hold it together even as you’re touching the bottom. To stay focused on where you want to go even if you might not get there. To leverage your power and trust that it’s enough. To know that you will be ok no matter what. Leaning in to the bottom turn is what sends you back up to the top🏄‍♀️

I’m heading to the Maldives next week, looking forward to warm waves, new friends and quality time with my greatest teacher 🌊
Proud to catch this lingcod today💪 I’ve been Proud to catch this lingcod today💪 I’ve been working on hunting caves and ledges, tuning my gear and mapping out areas I want to focus on. It finally paid off 🔱🐟🍣
Happy Slayer Sunday! 🐟 🤿 Happy Slayer Sunday! 🐟 🤿
Hello from planet Tahoe 🌎💦🏔️ 📷: @all Hello from planet Tahoe 🌎💦🏔️
📷: @alli_jaeger
Four generations in my family! Great grandfather, Four generations in my family! Great grandfather, grandmother, father, and baby. I’m a proud Auntie Aloe💞
Chasing powder in the backcountry🤍 ・・・ Th Chasing powder in the backcountry🤍
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Thanks @alli_jaeger @nickjreilly for the epic adventure and awesome photos!
#Repost @alli_jaeger
Whackos and shackos in Waco ✌️🌊🏄‍♀️
📷 @jungle.thrills 🙏❤️
🏄‍♀️ hand shaped by #thirdworldsurfboards 
🤙 @rwurbina @thirdworldsurfco @junglewaterman @ricgons @robyteran @dzaragozag @benatart @chelusurfboards @ufoil4ever @dvddorazio @afreal @orazio.montesano @kterriberry
A few shots from El Sal last week 🏄‍♀️🤙🌊
Check out my rad new log designed by @thirdworldsu Check out my rad new log designed by @thirdworldsurfco and family! Including custom spirit animals ❤️🦅🐯🦋🐝🌱🐟 Thank you Kaia, Solei, Jason and Sonia for coming together on this project. Can’t wait to surf this at the #malibusurfingassociation contest next weekend 🏄‍♀️
Poked around in some holes and caught a few rockfi Poked around in some holes and caught a few rockfish today with @rwurbina 🤿
Found some good waves and some old friends in Mex Found some good waves and some old friends in Mex 🌊❤️🇲🇽 
@esperanza.angelica @neverbeennomads 
📷: @ernieblackphoto
It was a 007 kinda day 🔫 Shot two rockfish and It was a 007 kinda day 🔫 Shot two rockfish and my first ling with @rwurbina. Then a couple friends helped us eat them 🌮
Got my first custom surfboard from @noeboards almo Got my first custom surfboard from @noeboards almost 15 years ago, and took it all over the world. RIP Buck, thanks for getting me into some of the best waves of my life ❤️
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