As I was traveling through Sri Lanka and flipping through a local surf publication, I stumbled across a graceful photo of waterwoman Jessica Fernando. My most exotic and spontaneous episode yet, Jessica graciously hosted me in her home and we had an intimate chat in the Sri Lankan jungle over chamomile tea. Co-owner of Mond, a contemporary cafe, hotel and artist residency, Mond is the German word for Moon, and the essence of Jessica and her husband Renato combined. Jessica’s dad is Sri Lankan, mom is Austrian and she grew up in Switzerland with a diverse story that eventually brought her back to Sri Lanka. She lives and surfs full time on the southern coast in Hiriketiya, is extremely passionate about women’s health, and has determination and vision running through her blood that keep her inspired and executing new creative ideas each day.