Looking at the Obama family rafting together in Bali makes it seem easier to breathe

No, Bo and Sunny didn't make it to Bali.
Looking at the Obama family rafting together in Bali makes it seem easier to breathe
Former US president Barack Obama (3rd L), his wife Michelle (2nd L) and his daughters Sasha (front C) and Malia (R) go rafting at Bongkasa Village in Badung on Bali island on June 26, 2017. Barack Obama kicked off a 10-day family holiday in Indonesia that will take in Bali and Jakarta, the city where he spent part of his childhood, officials said on June 24. / AFP PHOTO / STR (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images) Credit: STR/AFP/Getty Image

An Obama sighting is a thing to behold these days—and everyone seems to go nuts when they do appear, even if it's just Michelle or Barack introducing rappers at award ceremonies.

It's safe to say, the former first family is busy and might not be missing us as much as we miss them. The crew was spotted rafting in Bali, Indonesia, Sunday where they are currently on vacation. And, well, when you're rafting down a river in Bali, chances are you're not thinking about the state of American democracy or the American people. We don't blame them.

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The Obamas are with Barack's sister Maya Soetoro-Ng, visiting her side of the family in Indonesia, where Barack lived for a few years during his childhood.

Barack moved with his mother at the age of 6, and stayed until he turned 10, before returning to Hawaii. While visiting his former home, the family trekked to Bongkasa Village in Badung on Bali island where they donned matching safety gear and hopped in a raft.

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Look at those adventurous faces :')

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Their weekend also included a visit to the Jatiluwih rice terraces in Tabanan on Bali Island.

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Barack will be making a speech to the Indonesian Diaspora Congress on July 1, wrapping up their nine-day vacation shortly after, according to AP.

Don't forget to bring Bo and Sunny next time, though! We miss them just as much. 😨

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